We have a deep respect for and commitment to protecting and
improving the environment. We work to reduce our environmental
footprint while delivering exceptional operational results. We also
offer expertise and practical solutions to our clients to help them
reduce their environmental impacts. Throughout our company, we develop
and implement long-term environmental stewardship programs and policies
within the areas of:
Food Purchasing
We understand the power and importance of
food in our daily lives, and recognize that food choices have a
significant impact on health, culture, environment, and local and
global economies. We strive to offer clients and customers fresh whole
foods that are raised, grown, harvested, and produced locally and in a
sustainable manner whenever possible. And we partner with suppliers to
increase the availability of such foods.
Supply Chain
We
consider the environmental impact of our purchasing practices every
day. We seek to purchase and use environmentally preferable products
and services. We partner with suppliers, customers, and environmental
experts to understand the impact of available products and services on
the environment and communities and to identify better alternatives.
Building Operations
Building
operations are a large consumer of natural resources and a major
contributor to greenhouse gas emissions. In our own operations, and in
partnership with our clients, we help create and operate buildings that
are increasingly environmentally friendly, energy efficient, and
healthy for those who use them.
Energy and Water Conservation
Our
operations depend on safe and reliable energy and water inputs. Nearly
all of the energy we consume is supplied by finite natural resources,
the generation of which contributes to climate change and affects the
environmental quality of the communities we serve. We advocate for and
partner with our clients to bring a range of energy and water
conservation programs to the places we operate.
Transportation
We
rely on a service fleet, as well as other transportation sources, to
deliver products and services to many customer locations. We recognize
that reducing fuel use and emissions will have a substantial impact on
the environment. We partner with our suppliers, vehicle manufacturers,
clients, and governmental organizations to improve operational
efficiency and explore new technologies.
Waste Management
The
responsible management of emissions and waste are requirements to
sustain and restore our natural resources and the communities in which
we serve. We are committed to minimizing our environmental footprint by
promoting and practicing waste reduction, reuse, and recycling in our
operations and those of our clients.
