April 23, 2008
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It seems impossible to pick up a newspaper or magazine today and not find an article about “going green.” People are doing it. Businesses are doing it. Even cities, like our own Philadelphia, are promoting themselves as “green.”
The notion of going green seems to be more than a passing fad – it’s the “right” thing to do.
For Devereux, going green makes sense and in 2008 we are launching an organization-wide program to “go green.” We will be not only doing our part to support the environment, but we will also be saving money through the use of more energy efficient products.
The four operational areas we will focus on include:
- Facilities: We will assess all of our existing buildings to see where extra insulation, new windows, different lighting or other initiatives could save money and reduce resource consum ption. All new construction will be developed from the ground up to reflect the “best green practices.”
- Transportation will be another area of focus. Specifically, we will explore alternative fuels, hybrid vehicles, encouraging employee carpooling and employees’ use of public transportation.
- Equipment and Technology: We will look at purchasing energy efficient equipment and technology to replace older equipment. We will also look to reduce power usage by turning off or “hibernating” equipment not in use.
- Waste Management: Devereux will also look at furthering our recycling efforts to reduce the amount of waste we create.
Employees will also be encouraged to make changes at work and home to create a more ecologically friendly environment. Devereux’s corporate office will collect ideas from all parts of the organization about changes to help all of us live a more “green life.” If you are interested in joining Devereux in this effort, visit our Web site for our weekly “green tips.”
This initiative is a wonderful chance to engage our consumers, our staff and our communities in an effort to make the world a little bit better.
