This research aims to study the use of the idea of adopting sustainability criteria to measure green production to reduce environmental costs, which is an important indicator for economic units to achieve sustainability and improve economic performance in an environment characterized by rational use of resources and reducing environmental costs. Regarding the methodology of this research, the qualitative and quantitative research methodology was used together to achieve the research goals. The importance of adopting sustainability criteria is demonstrated by the adoption of sustainability criteria. Therefore, the economic units that want to achieve sustainability, the most prominent conclusions were that the application of sustainability standards is a necessary requirement, at a time when environmental pollution is increasing, and economic units must exploit and protect natural resources to ensure sustainable development .He also touched upon the challenges faced by the industry in adopting sustainability standards and challenges. The study also touched on the challenges faced by the industry, and the study concluded that the adoption of sustainability standards promotes the reduction of environmental costs.