Sustainable Heroes Everyday

Objectives

• Improve our social and environmental impact on the world
• Increase awareness on internal and external sustainable development requirements
• Create and maintain CO2 emissions calculator to measure and reduce use
• Embed sustainability in customer-based solutions
• Reduce cost to our clients by utilizing a more sustainable process

Internal Sustainability

• Electronic documents to reduce paper use
• Use of Recycled paper
• Installation of direct digital control units for HVAC unit
• Energy efficient lighting
• Annual roof inspections to ensure that we have the most energy efficient roof on our building
• Use of energy saver printers and copiers
• Warehouse:
• Bar coding system reduces paper consumption which is used for manual inventory processes
• Large ceiling fans reduce heat stratification and provide air circulation

External Sustainability

• Optimization of our inbound and outbound flow to reduce fuel consumption and emissions (matching loads)
• Insuring the safety and security of the goods being shipped
• Utilize alternative fuel vehicles whenever possible
• Utilizing rail instead of diesel trucks whenever possible
• Following fumigation regulations to stop the spread of invasive organisms