Immediate Operational Actions
Within six months of signing the commitment, the firm will implement a minimum of four operational action items from the list provided. These actions will be undertaken while the long-term sustainability plan is in development.
Office Energy Use
- Track and report energy use in the office
- Install occupancy sensors in meeting rooms and other common spaces
- Procurement of Energy Star rated equipment and appliances
- Institute office-wide policy of shutting down computers when leaving the office
- Replace any existing CRT monitors with LCD monitors
- Replacement of incandescent lamps with fluorescent
- Establish a timeline for ultimately purchasing 100% green power
Waste Reduction and Supplies
- Reduce paper consumption by using electronic documents and forms
- Reduce paper consumption by implementing printing polices (i.e. printing double-sided, print drafts on discarded paper)
- Institute a firm-wide recycling policy
- Implement policies for purchasing environmentally friendly office supplies
- Implement policies for purchasing environmentally friendly kitchen supplies
- Implement policies for purchasing environmentally friendly cleaning supplies
- Implement policies for purchasing environmentally friendly office furniture
Transportation
- Incentives for employees who ride share, walk, or bike
- Establish a policy for fuel efficient rental cars for firm travel
- Establish a policy for offsetting firm travel
- Encourage telecommuting options for employees
Meeting Procedures
- Use of paperless technology for agendas, handouts, and presentations
- Encourage virtual meetings when possible
- Establish an environmental policy to share with venues, vendors, and attendees for meetings
- Encourage meeting participants to coordinate travel plans and share rides from the airport
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