Since our company's inception, we have been dedicated to conducting business with integrity, caring for our communities and respecting the environment.  Our sustainability initiatives, guided by GreenProfit Solutions, Inc., have enabled the company 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. Through their program, and our employee and management initiatives, we are pleased to announce that we have qualified for and been awarded their Certified Approved Green Business Seal. (Complete explanation of Certification Levels). While this is a major achievement, our efforts to better our communities and planet by transitioning towards ever more sustainable business practices will continue. 

People 

Education

Our company is committed to educating both employees and customers on sustainability topics through internal meetings, roundtables, and the organization of public presentations.  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.  Our company’s dedication to philanthropic efforts is designed to inspire beneficial efforts and spark positive change in the community.

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

Our company supports sustainability initiatives and encourages 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 

Our company strives 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