Everyday sustainability initiatives
Energy & water
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Utilize renewable energy sources for our facilities whenever practicable.
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Continually seek to reduce the amount of energy and water we use in our facilities and operations.
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Reduce our office space needs wherever practicable.
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Set heating and cooling temperatures at our facilities with energy consumption in mind.
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Consider energy consumption and efficiency when purchasing new equipment.
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Support the use of sustainable water sources, availability of safe drinking water, and protection of both ecosystems and communities through proper sanitation; we believe the right to water is a basic human right.
Equipment & supplies
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Evaluate the environmental impact of any equipment or supplies we intend to purchase.
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Favor more environmentally friendly and efficient products wherever practicable.
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Reuse and recycle whenever practicable, including electronics, metals and plastics.
Paper consumption
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Minimize use of paper in our offices.
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Reduce packaging whenever practicable.
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Seek to buy recycled and recyclable paper products.
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Reuse or recycle all paper whenever practicable.
Transportation
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Significantly reduce unnecessary business travel through video conferencing, virtual product demonstrations and online product and technical training.
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Reduce employee commuting through our work-from-home initiatives.
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Encourage and accommodate the use of public transportation or bicycles.
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Support EV, hybrid and other ‘green’ vehicles through, e.g., Company charging stations.
Maintenance
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Utilize environmentally-friendly cleaning supplies and practices at our facilities.
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Utilize only licensed firms for waste disposal and recycling.