POSTED: DECEMBER 1, 2020
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania — December 1, 2020 — Green Chem Laboratories, a manufacturer of eco‑friendly janitorial and maintenance chemicals, today announced it has received national certification as a Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE) by WBEC‑East, a regional certifying partner of the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC).
The WBENC certification recognizes businesses that are at least 51% owned, operated, and controlled by women. The certification process conducted by WBEC‑East includes a detailed review of the company and an on‑site inspection to ensure the business meets WBENC’s rigorous standards.
“We are thrilled to be a part of this prestigious group of women‑owned small businesses,” said Gabrielle Wells, Founder of Green Chem Laboratories. “The WBENC certification aligns with our values at Green Chem Laboratories as a 100% women‑owned and operated business. Our distributor partners and both private‑sector and public‑sector end users have also told us this certification is significant because Green Chem Laboratories can now help them achieve their supplier diversity goals and formally demonstrate their commitment to fostering diversity and equity. It will shine a huge spotlight on our innovative little company, and we could not be more excited.”
With this certification, Green Chem Laboratories joins a national network of women‑owned businesses recognized for their leadership, innovation, and contributions to supplier diversity initiatives across industries.
Green Chem Laboratories is a Certified Woman‑Owned Small Business that manufactures innovative, environmentally responsible products used for facilities maintenance and commercial housekeeping. The company specializes in creating multi‑purpose chemical solutions, with many products designed for multiple applications. This approach helps reduce waste, simplify operations, and save money for end users while maintaining high performance standards.
Founded in 1997, the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) is the nation’s leading advocate for women‑owned businesses and the largest third‑party certifier of businesses owned and operated by women in the United States. WBENC supports more than 17,000 certified Women’s Business Enterprises, works with 14 Regional Partner Organizations, and partners with more than 350 Corporate Members. Over 1,000 corporations, government entities, and organizations accept WBENC certification as part of their supplier diversity programs.