Sustainability Statement
Since our company's inception, we have been dedicated to conducting business with integrity, caring for our community, and respecting the environment. Our sustainability initiatives have enabled us to strive towards becoming a responsible corporate steward of the environment, embracing philanthropic dedication, and instituting the triple bottom line philosophy of People, Planet and Profit. Believing in continuous improvement, items listed below are but a beginning of our personal and professional commitment towards sustainability.
People
Education
We are committed to educating our clients and partners on sustainability topics through informal discussions, educational seminars, roundtables, and article writing. As information is gained, improved practices and enhanced knowledge transfers to at-home habits including:
- Analysis of insulation for gaps and temperature moderation
- Vehicle upkeep, i.e.: proper inflation pressures on tires to improve gas mileage
- Purchase of only Energy Star qualified appliances and devices
- Use of only environmentally benign household products
- Reduction of water consumption for interior and landscape
Community
Sustainability extends far beyond simple conservation measures; it encourages focus on those less fortunate in society. We widely participate in philanthropic efforts in our community, ranging from pro-bono services to serving on non-profit organization boards.
Planet
Operations
Increased environmental awareness is important to our company, with the drive to minimize the company’s impact and carbon footprint a primary requirement in all tasks. Sustainability practices are integrated into all aspects of the company’s operations, including:
- Establishment and outreach of a comprehensive recycling program
- Utilization of high post-consumer recycled content for all paper products
- Encouragement of telecommuting and carpools for employees
- Use of motion sensors to turn off idle lighting
- Reduction of heating and cooling usage during non-business hours
- Embracing e-technologies to reduce paper and mail volume
- Company-wide systems policy for “sleep” and similar low-power modes on all electronics
Products/Services
We support sustainability initiatives and encourage effective conservation programs by embracing:
- Water reduction technologies
- Energy conservation strategies
- Procurement guidelines for all internal purchases to be environmentally benign
- Installation of modern lighting technologies to reduce energy consumption and provide a healthier lighting level
- Utilization of tele-presence technologies to reduce unnecessary travel
Profit
We strive to be a profitable member of our community, through the comprehensive definition of Profit:
- Support and endorsement of partner companies embracing fair treatment of people and the communities in which they reside
- Avoidance of "greenwashing", the exaggeration of environmental or social advancements, in all company communications
- Generate revenue without interfering with the pledges made above towards People and Planet
- Operation as a sustainable business, producing economic benefits through direct means (increased revenues) and intangible ones
- Preservation or improvement in all aspects of the company's operations
