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The St. Louis Regional Chamber and Growth Association
St. Louis Green Business Challenge
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MaritzMarkwort Sporting Goods CompanyMcCormack Baron CompaniesMetroMicrogrid SolarMissouri Botanical GardenMissouri Historical SocietyMonsanto CompanyNine Network of Public MediaNovus InternationalOffice Essentials, Inc.Paric CorporationThe Partnership for Downtown St. LouisSaint Louis University - Center for SustainabilitySaint Louis ZooSt. Louis CardinalsSt. Louis Office for Developmental Disability ResourcesSt. Louis RamsSt. Louis RCGASandberg Phoenix & von Gontard P.C.Save-A-Lot Food StoresSavvisSchnuck Markets, Inc.SCI Engineering, Inc.Sigma-AldrichSitton Energy SolutionsSouthwestern Illinois CollegeStan Gellman Graphic DesignStanding PartnershipStraightUp SolarSWT Design Tarlton CorporationThompson Coburn LLPTME, Inc.UMB BankURS CorporationU.S. BankThe Vandiver Group, Inc.Walsh & Associates, Inc.Webster UniversityWells Fargo Advisors
Abengoa BioenergyThe Advertisers Printing CompanyAmeren America's Central Port ArcturisAscension HealthBethesda Health Group, Inc.The Boeing CompanyBrightergyBunge North AmericaBurns & McDonnellCannon DesignChallenge UnlimitedChristner, Inc.City of St. PetersClaycoColor Art Integrated InteriorsCommerce BankCoventry Health CareThe Daniel and Henry CompanyDatotel, LLCDeloitteThe Doe Run CompanyEDC of St. Charles CountyEdward JonesEnterprise HoldingsEnvironmental Operations, Inc.Federal Reserve Bank of St. LouisGlobal Products, Inc.GraybarGreen Street Development GroupHOKHolland Construction ServicesHusch Blackwell LLPJacobsJones Lang LaSalleKPMGLaclede Gas CompanyLambert-St. Louis International AirportLawrence GroupLewis and Clark Community CollegeMadison CountyMallinckrodt
ST. LOUIS
GREEN BUSINESSCHALLENGE
By the Numbers
• 84 companies, institutions and governments completed the 2012 St. Louis Green Business Challenge in 2012, a 22% increase from last year.
• In three years, 125 companies, institutions and governments, representing more than 105,000 employees across the St. Louis metropolitan region, have implemented the Challenge’s sustainability strategies.
• 96% of Challenge participants formed company-wide green teams this year and 80% incorporated sustainability guidelines into their day to day operations.
• 80% established education programs to teach employees how to green their home.
• 66% adopted a green purchasing policy to procure green products.
• 60% pledged to reduce their energy consumption by 10% or waste by 25%.
• 20 companies installed on-site renewable energy or purchased renewable energy credits to offset energy consumption.
• 15 companies earned the ENERGY-STAR label, LEED certification or Sustainable SITES certification for achieving a high performing building or landscape.
• 5 companies entered the U.S. EPA 2012 ENERGY STAR National Building Competition.
2012 ST. LOUIS
GREEN BUSINESSCHALLENGE
Abengoa Bioenergy16150 Main Circle DriveChesterfield, MO 63017www.abengoabioenergy.com Tenant 37,355 sq �120 EmployeesChristopher Standleecstandlee@bioenergy.abengoa.com
The ST. LOUIS GREEN BUSINESS CHALLENGEencourages companies to adopt sustainable business prac�ces by forming Green Teams, conserving energy and water, reducing waste, improving indoor environmental quality, and providing clean transporta�on op�ons. The Challenge is a program of the St. Louis Regional Chamber and Growth Associa�on to promote green savings in our region.
RESOURCE ADVISOR FOR THE CHALLENGE:
PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS
ACCOMPLISHMENTS • Reduced the amount of paper usage by 25% by changing all office printers to default to double-sided prin�ng, saving 12 trees during Jan-Sept 2012. • Engaged and worked with building owner to improve the building’s recycling program. Addi�onally, ini�ated a program in which all office paper is shredded and recycled, saving 115,500 gallons of water during Jan-Sept 2012. • Reduce travel through the use of webinar conferencing tools.
INNOVATIONS • The 2011 greenhouse gas inventories of all Abengoa Bioenergy US Companies, including four located within the Chesterfield office, have been externally verified according to the ISO 14064-1:2006 standard. • All Abengoa Bioenergy US Companies have compiled directed ac�ons for reduc�on in annual GHG emissions. 2012 reduc�ons are expected to exceed 19,000 tons of CO2 equivalent greenhouse gases.
“At Abengoa Bioenergy we define sustainability ac�ons in our mission, vision and values, which direct all of our ac�vi�es including Value Crea�on, Reduc�on of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Efficient use of Natural Resources.” Christopher Standlee Execu�ve Vice President www.stlouisgreenchallenge.com
The global biotech ethanol company
The ST. LOUIS GREEN BUSINESS CHALLENGE encourages companies to adopt sustainable business practices by forming Green Teams, conserving energy and water, reducing waste, improving indoor environmental quality, and providing clean transportation options. The Challenge is a program of the St. Louis Regional Chamber and Growth Association.
RESOURCE ADVISOR FOR THE CHALLENGE:
Ameren Corp 1901 Chouteau Avenue St. Louis, MO 63103 www.ameren.com Owner General Office: 7͂00,000 sq. ft. 1,700 employees
Shelly Hendry shendry@ameren.com
www.stlouisgreenchallenge.com
PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS
ENERGY ADVISOR
Ameren Missouri utilizes a cross-functional team to provide customers and employees a self-service web resource as well as one-on-one contact access to Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) for questions on energy efficiency, smart grid, and renewable energy topics.
INNOVATIONS
Creation of Energy Advisor website: AmerenMissouri.com/EnergyAdvisor User-friendly website with valuable, understandable information and tools Internal education strategy to increase employee knowledge and engagement Energy Advisor Hotline handled by specially-trained employees Expert team dedicated to responding to customer questions within two days A unique tracking system to route, track and trend inquiries to identify most-
requested topics Created a multi-channel marketing campaign to bring awareness of the Energy
Advisor resource to customers and employees
“Our commitment to sustainability is key to accomplishing our vision of leading the way to a secure energy future”
Tom Voss Ameren
Chairman, President & CEO
America’s Central Port
Granite City-Madison-Venice IL
www.americascentralport.com
900 plus
Robbie Williams
rwilliams@americascentralport.com
The ST. LOUIS GREEN BUSINESS CHALLENGE encourages companies to adopt sustainable business practices by forming Green Teams, conserving energy and water, reducing waste, improving indoor environmental quality, and providing clean transportation options. The Challenge is a program of the St. Louis Regional Chamber and Growth Association.
RESOURCE ADVISOR FOR THE CHALLENGE:
www.stlouisgreenchallenge.com
PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Installed 50 kilowatt Solar Energy array on the Port’s Main office building – expanding the system in 2013
Developed comprehensive Waste Management RFP for Port-Wide Recycling Program and E-Scrap drop location for metro-east and Tri-Cities community
Hosted Energy and Environmental Council meeting
ACP hosted RCGA Energy and Environment Council meeting Awarded St Louis Regional Clean Air Partnership “Care for Air” Award
INNOVATIONS
Submitting grant for Illinois Green Infrastructure Grant for Golf Course Creek restoration and storm water detention project
Submitting grant for Brownfield Community Assessment and Planning Partner with a Chinese Port to develop new “Green Port Projects” PEV sites to be installed at new Transit-Park and Ride Lot on Port
"ACP is committed to the health of the region’s people and economy operating in a responsible and environmentally friendly way." - Dennis Wilmsmeyer , ED
America’s Central PortGranite City-Madison-Venice ILwww.americascentralport.com900 plusRobbie Williams, Office Managerrwilliams@americascentralport.com
ARCTURIS720 Olive Street Suite 200www.arcturis.comTenant 30,0000 SF46 EmployeesDavid Wolff, AIA, LEED APdwolff@arcturis.com
The ST. LOUIS GREEN BUSINESS CHALLENGEencourages companies to adopt sustainable business prac�ces by forming Green Teams, conserving energy and water, reducing waste, improving indoor environmental quality, and providing clean transporta�on op�ons. The Challenge is a program of the St. Louis Regional Chamber and Growth Associa�on to promote green savings in our region.
RESOURCE ADVISOR FOR THE CHALLENGE:
PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS
ACCOMPLISHMENTS • Par�cipated in the Perennial Re-Design Challenge promo�ng sustainable do-it-yourself design • Par�cipated in PARK(ing) Day • Distributed weekly green �ps to employees to promote green living op�ons for the home
INNOVATIONS • Used “tagging” and maps within the office to promote the bike path system and encourage alterna�ve transporta�on. • Held a design charre�e for a new office recycling/organics recycling center.
“Our goal is to ensure that ‘designing’ never means less than ‘designing sustainably’.” Megan N. Ridgeway Principal
www.stlouisgreenchallenge.com
Ascension Health4600 Edmundson RoadSt. Louis, MO 63134www.ascensionhealth.org35,000,000 square feet Systemwide122,000 Associates SystemwideLois Sechrist, LEED AP ID+CLois.Sechrist@ascensionhealth.org
The ST. LOUIS GREEN BUSINESS CHALLENGEencourages companies to adopt sustainable business prac�ces by forming Green Teams, conserving energy and water, reducing waste, improving indoor environmental quality, and providing clean transporta�on op�ons. The Challenge is a program of the St. Louis Regional Chamber and Growth Associa�on to promote green savings in our region.
RESOURCE ADVISOR FOR THE CHALLENGE:
PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS
ACCOMPLISHMENTS • Founding partner of the U.S. Department of Energy Be�er Buildings Challenge, commi�ed to reducing energy use 20% by 2020 across 30 million square feet of acute care hospitals and related facili�es. • Dell Children’s Medical Center of Central Texas, world’s first LEED Pla�num hospital (above). • Published “Mee�ng Healthy” brochure with guidelines for nutri�on, exercise and environmental stewardship at mee�ngs and events. • Published first Systemwide Environmental Stewardship Program report in 2011.
INNOVATIONS • Created Facility Infrastructure Pool to provide funding for infrastructure renewal with a focus on energy efficiency. • Conduct quarterly in-house webinars to disseminate best prac�ces and facilitate a network of sustainability peers across Ascension Health.
“As a catholic healthcare ins�tu�on, we have had a long-standing commitment to environmental stewardship” Robert J. Henkel, FACHE, President and CEO, Ascension Health
www.stlouisgreenchallenge.com
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Boeing St. Louis P.O. Box 516, St. Louis, MO 63166 www.boeing.com/aboutus/environment
Facility Owner 8.1 million sq. ft. 15,580 Employees
David Shanks, Environmental Policy Analyst
david.l.shanks@boeing.com
The ST. LOUIS GREEN BUSINESS CHALLENGE encourages companies to adopt sustainable business practices by forming Green Teams, conserving energy and water, reducing waste, improving indoor environmental quality, and providing clean transportation options. The Challenge is a program of the St. Louis Regional Chamber and Growth Association.
RESOURCE ADVISOR FOR THE CHALLENGE:
www.stlouisgreenchallenge.com
PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
In 2012, Boeing used employee teams to initiate infrastructure, scheduling, and process improvements to allow an older office building (over 500,000 sq.ft.) to achieve Energy Star certification.
The 2012 Boeing Earth Day Fair attracted about 2600 employees, 50 green organizations or outside businesses, and 82 invited middle school students.
The Missouri Recycling Association awarded Boeing its Outstanding Business Recycling and Waste Reduction Award, for raising the recycling rate from 13% in 2007 to 53% in 2011.
INNOVATIONS
Converted an aluminum treatment process to a different chemical, which produces less hazardous sludge and once spent, can be reused directly by another industry.
Converted another machine cooling system to closed-loop in 2012, saving 1.8 million gallons of water a year.
Boeing led a broad industry effort that won approval for the use of cleaner, sustainable biofuels in commercial and military aviation. Since 2011, airlines have used biofuels on more than 1,500 passenger flights, and military customers have approved their use on multiple aircraft. These innovative fuels are derived from plants and other biomass sources that do not adversely affect food and water supplies or impede valuable land use, and they significantly reduce net carbon dioxide output
MINIMAL WASTE WORKSITES PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Developed and analyzed waste stream inventory for packaging and construction waste involved in solar installations.
Replaced construction site dumpsters with single stream recycling bins. Partnered with STL Composting to re-purpose wooden shipping bins and
pallets into mulch. Expanded program from initial test sites to become standard operating
procedure for all Brightergy solar installs state-wide.
INNOVATIONS
Reduced waste 100% while simultaneously reducing worksite dumpster rental and pickup costs by 50%.
Spread the word about the importance of minimal waste work streams through internal communication, bin stickers, and a social media series.
Diverted 360 lbs. of waste from landfills for every 25 kW solar install, resulting in 11,880 lbs. of waste diverted for Parkway Schools alone.
Brightergy Solar 7834 Big Bend Road Webster Groves, MO 63119 www.brightergy.com Tenant Square Footage entered in Challenge 15 Cindy Bambini St. Louis Development Manager cindy.bambini@brightergy.com
The ST. LOUIS GREEN BUSINESS CHALLENGE encourages companies to adopt sustainable business practices by forming Green Teams, conserving energy and water, reducing waste, improving indoor environmental quality, and providing clean transportation options. The Challenge is a program of the St. Louis Regional Chamber and Growth Association.
RESOURCE ADVISOR FOR THE CHALLENGE:
www.stlouisgreenchallenge.com
“Working together to make sure our solar energy environmental gains are not negated by heavy waste is absolutely the right thing to do.” - Cindy Bambini, St. Louis Development Manager
98%
IMPROVEMENT
Burns & McDonnell
Burns & McDonnell 425 S. Woods Mill Road www.burnsmcd.com Tenant 36796 square feet 135 Employees Tom Zychinski tzychinski@burnsmcd.com
The ST. LOUIS GREEN BUSINESS CHALLENGE encourages companies to adopt sustainable business practices by forming Green Teams, conserving energy and water, reducing waste, improving indoor environmental quality, and providing clean transportation options. The Challenge is a program of the St. Louis Regional Chamber and Growth Association.
RESOURCE ADVISOR FOR THE CHALLENGE:
PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
As a tenant in the third year of the Green Business Challenge most of the “low hanging fruit” has been discovered and implemented. The BMcD St. Louis office decided to engage the employee-owners with a series of sustainability themed awareness campaigns. Emails and postings on the intranet site described how people can make a difference in the office and at home in the areas of energy efficiency, water savings, transportation, recycling, and waste reduction.
Single stream recycling efficiency has been increased to the point that nearly any non-food item can be recycled.
Trash cans have been removed from individual workstations and are now only located in common areas such as break rooms.
The office is exploring the possibility of installing solar panels to cover most of the roof.
PHOTO HERE OF EXTERIOR
WORKSPACE OR GREEN TEAM
PICTURE
PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Established and implemented a sustainable operations plan that outlines our path toward reducing Cannon Design’s environmental footprint. Goals outlined include targets for the firm-wide reduction of paper consumption, energy use per square foot, business-related travel, non-recycled waste, water use, and catering / food packaging waste.
Performed annual energy and water use analysis, posting the data as part of a staff education and performance improvement program.
INNOVATIONS
Earned LEED NC Gold certification for renovating the old Powerhouse structure for our office space.
Celebrated 10th annual “Environmental Awareness Week,” including lectures, green product fair and interactive discussions of green design.
Designed and constructed a sustainable garden irrigated with rainwater collected from the roof and stored in an underground cistern.
Cannon Design
Cannon Design 1100 Clark Avenue www.cannondesign.com Owner 32,000 square feet 87 Employees Green Contact Person: Carl Karlen, Associate ckarlen@cannondesign.com
The ST. LOUIS GREEN BUSINESS CHALLENGE encourages companies to adopt sustainable business practices by forming Green Teams, conserving energy and water, reducing waste, improving indoor environmental quality, and providing clean transportation options. The Challenge is a program of the St. Louis Regional Chamber and Growth Association.
RESOURCE ADVISOR FOR THE CHALLENGE:
www.stlouisgreenchallenge.com
“By considering the built environment from a holistic lifecycle perspective, we uncover new possibilities for client relationships, for cost savings, and for responsible stewardship of our built environment.” John Syvertsen, Senior Principal
Challenge Unlimited Four Emmie L. Kaus Lane Alton, IL 62002 http://www.cuinc.org/ Owner Square Footage entered in Challenge: approximately 6000-8000 sq ft Number of Employees: 1,100 Mike Robinson, Chief Technology & Environmental Officer mrobinson@cuinc.org
The ST. LOUIS GREEN BUSINESS CHALLENGE encourages companies to adopt sustainable business practices by forming Green Teams, conserving energy and water, reducing waste, improving indoor environmental quality, and providing clean transportation options. The Challenge is a program of the St. Louis Regional Chamber and Growth Association.
RESOURCE ADVISOR FOR THE CHALLENGE:
www.stlouisgreenchallenge.com
PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Purchased all new ENERGY STAR compliant computer workstations. An Environmental and Technology Assistance team meets quarterly for
lunch sessions, hosting various speakers on green initiatives. Installed automated lighting at major building locations and virtual
servers replacing multiple physical servers, each saving KWH. CEO provided written and verbal support and budget resources to
proceed with Challenge Unlimited’s sustainability efforts. Sustainability policies are available on company website for all staff. Partnered with NISH to provide employees with reusable water bottles
to limit the use of plastic bottles. Promoted St. Louis Green Business Challenge to several of Challenge
Unlimited’s St. Louis area vendors. Installed paperless faxing, document imaging (pictured below), and
electronic document storage and management utilizing SharePoint.
“Challenge Unlimited recognizes sustainable practices are necessary for the long term business development required to perform our mission for those we serve. Sustainability is a corporate priority and our commitment to making a measurable, positive impact on the environment is important to our clients, personnel, suppliers, and communities. As an organization, we are committed to continuous improvement, monitoring, and measurement of fiscally responsible sustainable business practices and social responsibilities.” - Tom Moehn, CEO & President, Challenge Unlimited, Inc
Christner Inc. 168 North Meramec Ave., Suite 400 St. Louis, Missouri 63105 www.christnerinc.com Tenant 14,913 Square Feet 61 Employees Todd Jacobs, Principal AIA LEED AP todd.jacobs@christnerinc.com
The ST. LOUIS GREEN BUSINESS CHALLENGE encourages companies to adopt sustainable business practices by forming Green Teams, conserving energy and water, reducing waste, improving indoor environmental quality, and providing clean transportation options. The Challenge is a program of the St. Louis Regional Chamber and Growth Association .
RESOURCE ADVISOR FOR THE CHALLENGE:
www.stlouisgreenchallenge.com
PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Received LEED Gold Certification for our LEED-CI office renovation LEED Exemplary Performance and Regional Priority points for regional
materials – the elmwood in the lobby is from a barn in Wisconsin LEED Exemplary Performance for 100% of regularly occupied spaces
have quality views; 95% of regularly occupied spaces are day lit and 100% are controlled by occupancy sensors
INNOVATIONS
Worked with Metro and the City of Clayton to get a new bus stop added to line 97 to serve the north end of Clayton
Installed a kegerator and purchased washable drinking glasses to reduce waste at company design review happy hours and planned events
“2012 has been an exciting year for Christner. The award of LEED Gold for our new office space gives us great pride. ” -Kelly Duepner, LEED AP BD+C
Shown above: Filling tires of new police vehicle with nitrogen.
City of St. Peters PO Box 9 1 City Center Dr. St. Peters, MO 63376 www.stpetersmo.net Owner 500,000 sq. ft. 695 Employees Debra Knoble, HES Specialist dknoble@stpetersmo.net
The ST. LOUIS GREEN BUSINESS CHALLENGE encourages companies to adopt sustainable business practices by forming Green Teams, conserving energy and water, reducing waste, improving indoor environmental quality, and providing clean transportation options. The Challenge is a program of the St. Louis Regional Chamber and Growth Association.
RESOURCE ADVISOR FOR THE CHALLENGE:
www.stlouisgreenchallenge.com
ACCOMPLISHMENTS Green Team including residents, staff and elected officials Recycle City Open House – Race to Recycle Duathlon
600 people attended – 300 toured recycling facility 1200 CFL’s distributed – collected 110 CFL’s for recycling 36 cars had their tires filled with nitrogen
Green Team Recycling Door to Door Promotions Increased recycling rates 7%-10% in areas canvassed
Home Energy Savings Workshops & DVD’s Sustainability Strategy Resolution adopted by Board of Aldermen Creation of a Sustainability Specialist city staff position Employee Recycling Program EPA WasteWise Partner DOE Community Energy Strategic Planning Academy
INNOVATIONS Solar lighting on park trails Rain barrel for water harvesting at Health & Environmental Services bldg Nitrogen Tire Filling Station – free to St. Peters residents- most of City fleet
vehicle tires, including police and solid waste vehicles filled with nitrogen Cultural Arts Center made Christmas ornaments for Fleet Department tree
from keys and car parts diverted from waste bins
“St. Peters continues to be a leader in environmental initiatives encouraging residents and employees to incorporate sustainability into everyday life, both at work and home.”
-Mayor Len Pagano
COMPANY LOGO HERE
City of St. Peters
Clayco, Inc. 2199 Innerbelt Business Center Drive St. Louis, MO 63114 www.claycorp.com 79,000 S.F. 550 Employees Paul Todd Merrill, PE, Director of Sustainable Construction MerrillP@claycorp.com Nick Bristow, LEED AP BD+C, Senior Project Engineer bristown@claycorp.com The ST. LOUIS GREEN BUSINESS CHALLENGE encourages companies to adopt sustainable business practices by forming Green Teams, conserving energy and water, reducing waste, improving indoor environmental quality, and providing clean transportation options. The Challenge is a program of the St. Louis Regional Chamber and Growth Association.
Resource Advisor For The Challenge:
www.stlouisgreenchallenge.com
PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Held multiple education sessions for our LEED Continuing Maintenance program as a USGBC Education Provider.
63% of all paper used is greater than 30% recycled content. Sustainability guidelines are adopted in both our St. Louis and Chicago
offices. Replaced incandescent desk lamps with compact fluorescent bulbs. Increased energy efficiency by 10%.
INNOVATIONS
Community outreach with the installation of a solar powered water pump at the University City Early Childhood Center.
Installed CO2 sensors for demand control ventilation. New white roof with added insulation and replaced old air conditioning
units to increase energy efficiency.
The GBC program and tools provide a useful guide to help us establish a plan; track our progress; provide an open forum to observe measures implemented by other community leaders and more importantly, provided a means for our entire staff to understand the tangible benefits of our increased sustainability efforts.
Color Art Integrated Interiors 1325 North Warson Road St. Louis, MO 63132 www.color-art.com Tenant 4500 Square Ft entered in Challenge 250 Employees Gregory Hardy ghardy@itgca.com
The ST. LOUIS GREEN BUSINESS CHALLENGE encourages companies to adopt sustainable business practices by forming Green Teams, conserving energy and water, reducing waste, improving indoor environmental quality, and providing clean transportation options. The Challenge is a program of the St. Louis Regional Chamber and Growth Association.
RESOURCE ADVISOR FOR THE CHALLENGE:
www.stlouisgreenchallenge.com
PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Conducted a carbon footprint survey in order to benchmark for the future.
Hosted RCGA Green Business Challenge kickoff event, USGBC LEED Exam Prep and other USGBC educational sessions in our learning center.
Three team members scheduled to take (and pass) LEED Green Associate Exam.
INNOVATIONS
Replaced warehouse lighting with new energy efficient florescent fixtures. Already seeing a major impact on utility costs!
Joined the MoDot Adopt-A-Highway program covering a stretch of I-270 in Creve Coeur.
Developed a Sustainable Map of our showroom and facility to help the Color Art team understand what we have to offer and provide them with
“Being responsible for our actions is, in our opinion, a part of how every company should conduct their business. Our Efforts to minimize our footprint will impact the future generations.” - Joe Steiner Chairman/CEO
Color Art Integrated Interiorss
After the 2012 Green Business
Challenge Kickoff Event, Gary Mindel
CEO of Color Art Integrated Interiors leads a tour of the
showroom highlighting the
many sustainable office interiors
products available throughout our
facility.
Coventry Health Care of Missouri, Inc. 550 Maryville Centre Drive, Ste. 300, St. Louis, MO 63141 www.chcmo.com Tenant 85,748 Square Feet 500+ Employees Ron Prebianca, Manager of Real Estate Services reprebianca@cvty.com
The ST. LOUIS GREEN BUSINESS CHALLENGE encourages companies to adopt sustainable business practices by forming Green Teams, conserving energy and water, reducing waste, improving indoor environmental quality, and providing clean transportation options. The Challenge is a program of the St. Louis Regional Chamber and Growth Association.
RESOURCE ADVISOR FOR THE CHALLENGE:
www.stlouisgreenchallenge.com
PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
In our energy reduction efforts working with our landlord we expect to achieve an 8% reduction in the amount of kWh of power used in 2012 as compared to 2011 in spite of the excessive heat wave of this past summer.
Due to the Green Business Challenge our company's culture is rapidly changing toward a more long term responsible sustainability position.
Conducted energy audits in order to establish a baseline to track progress with future reduction efforts.
INNOVATIONS
Held a Going Green Exposition for our employees with 35% of the office population visiting with our exhibitors in our building's main lobby area.
Eliminated using Styrofoam coffee cups, switched to biodegradable cups for visitors and encouraged our employees to use reusable cups.
"We appreciate that the RCGA has taken the lead in offering the Green Business Challenge. The program has provided us with the necessary tools to implement our own green initiatives to help make a difference.” – Roman Kulich, President and CEO
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Datotel710 N. Tucker, Suite 400www.Datotel.comTenant30,000 square feet41Jami Greenfield-Klang, Marketing ManagerEmail: jgreenfield-klang@datotel.com
The ST. LOUIS GREEN BUSINESS CHALLENGEencourages companies to adopt sustainable
conserving energy and water, reducing waste, improving indoor environmental quality,
The Challenge is a program of the St. Louis Regional Chamber and Growth Association.
RESOURCE ADVISOR FOR THE CHALLENGE:
PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS
ACCOMPLISHMENTS • In 2012, our Green Team
focused on employee
and outreach.
• Successfully held equipment e-cycling event for our clients.
Bike-to-Work day.
session for employees.
• Created Datotel Sustainability Guidelines.
and monitoring.
“We are excited to be leading the way in data center sustainability as it relates to energy management andmonitoring for our clients.”
- David Brown, President & CEO www.stlouisgreenchallenge.com
www.datotel.com/about-datotel/sustainability-guidelines
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Economic Development Center of St. Charles County5988 Mid Rivers Mall DriveSt. Charles, Missouri 63304www.edcscc.comOwner60,000 square feet11 EmployeesKerin Abbey, Business Resource Program Directorkabbey@edcscc.com
The ST. LOUIS GREEN BUSINESS CHALLENGEencourages companies to adopt sustainable business prac�ces by forming Green Teams, conserving energy and water, reducing waste, improving indoor environmental quality, and providing clean transporta�on op�ons. The Challenge is a program of the St. Louis Regional Chamber and Growth Associa�on to promote green savings in our region.
RESOURCE ADVISOR FOR THE CHALLENGE:
PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS
ACCOMPLISHMENTS • Acquired a grant to update the en�re building with energy efficient LED T-8 bulbs which will save us over 158,000 kilowa� hrs • Purchased renewable energy credits through Pure Power • Made huge strides our first year in the STL Green Biz Challenge and 3 years later we have maintained those as well as found new ways to improve on a budget
“As with all non-profit organiza�ons, money is always �ght and energy investments have to have a reasonable return on investment. With that thinking in mind, we commissioned an energy audit that iden�fied ligh�ng as a top priority. Thanks to significant grant support from the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, we were able to complete a complete ligh�ng change-out in the third quarter of 2012. While the financial savings are important, we also view this as a significant step in our stewardship of the environment.” Greg Prestemon President & CEO EDC of St. Charles County
www.stlouisgreenchallenge.com
EDC of St. Charles County
Edward Jones 12555 Manchester Road Des Peres, MO 63131 www.edwardjones.com Owner Occupied Square Footage entered in Challenge: 328,076 SF (west tower only) Number of Employees: 1,018 (west tower only) Lisa Johnson, Project Leader lisa.johnson@edwardjones.com
The ST. LOUIS GREEN BUSINESS CHALLENGE encourages companies to adopt sustainable business practices by forming Green Teams, conserving energy and water, reducing waste, improving indoor environmental quality, and providing clean transportation options. The Challenge is a program of the St. Louis Regional Chamber and Growth Association.
RESOURCE ADVISOR FOR THE CHALLENGE:
www.stlouisgreenchallenge.com
PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Established dedicated internal communications links – "green" email address and internal Environmental Sustainability website
Dedicated funds to initiate the following sustainability projects: o Begin composting in the St. Louis café kitchens (back of house) o Upgrade lighting in vending cases to more efficient lighting o Conduct irrigation audit of St. Louis and Tempe facilities o Conduct energy audit of St. Louis and Tempe facilities o Remove Styrofoam from St. Louis and Tempe cafes, break rooms and training
areas o Upgrade/improve existing recycling program
Conducted first Green Team meeting Donating food to Operation Food Search on a weekly basis Shredding nearly 1 million pounds of paper, we saved 8,488 trees
INNOVATIONS
Conducted "Green" Feedback Group sessions to collaborate and gain input from associates regarding sustainability issues
Completed new 0.8 mile landscaped walking path with signage educating associates of the sustainable components we've incorporated into and around our north campus facilities.
Using new aquifer for irrigation and emergency cooling for our data center Conducted 2nd Annual Arbor Day "Seeds of Change" Celebration Expo
“As a firm that believes in taking the long-term view, we support conservation and sustainability as investments in our planet's future. The son of our firm's founder, Ted Jones, and his wife, Pat, are well known for their commitment to conserving the open lands of Missouri, and today we take their example to heart. As a firm and in our everyday actions, we promote recycling and discourage waste. Small steps taken by everyone will help us achieve our long-term goals." - Jim Weddle, Managing Partner, Edward Jones
Enterprise Holdings, Inc.600 Corporate Park Dr.St Louis, MO 63105www.enterpriseholdings.com
Contact:
Corporate Green Team Chair
The ST. LOUIS GREEN BUSINESS CHALLENGEencourages companies to adopt sustainable
conserving energy and water, reducing waste, improving indoor environmental quality,
The Challenge is a program of the St. Louis .
RESOURCE ADVISOR FOR THE CHALLENGE:
PROJECT HIGHLIGHTSACCOMPLISHMENTS
benchmark partners/policies and discover future enhancements.• 2012 EcoFair provided employees with diverse vendors focusing on
• Exceeded engagement from prior EcoFairs by introducing a Passport program guiding visitors through the vendors.• Leveraged corporate partnership to provide employees access to recycle personal electronics from home, and kept 4,500 lbs. of e-waste from entering the solid waste stream.
INNOVATIONS
on the company Intranet to provide employees with updated
and recycling programs.
www.stlouisgreenchallenge.com
“We found the scorecard to be a great framework to build upon
Sustainability has always been a core value in our company, but now we have a way to measure our corporate successes.”
Green Team Chair
COMPANY LOGO HERE
Environmental Operations, Inc. 1530 South 2nd Street Environmentalops.com Owner 12,210 square feet 120 Employees Ronda Latina ronda@environmentalops.com
The ST. LOUIS GREEN BUSINESS CHALLENGE encourages companies to adopt sustainable business practices by forming Green Teams, conserving energy and water, reducing waste, improving indoor environmental quality, and providing clean transportation options. The Challenge is a program of the St. Louis Regional Chamber and Growth Association.
RESOURCE ADVISOR FOR THE CHALLENGE:
www.stlouisgreenchallenge.com
PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Held a company-wide electronics recycling event Implemented single-stream recycling in St. Louis, MO and Fairview
Heights, IL offices Implemented styrofoam recycling Volunteered in the Earth Day Forest Park Cleanup event
INNOVATIONS
Diverted more than 8,100 tons of demolition debris (including concrete, steel, wiring, computer equipment, light bulbs, and asphalt) from a demolition job in Maryland Heights. Approximately 90% of the demolition waste from this project was recycled.
Used composting and recycling to make EOI’s first company picnic a zero-waste event!
“Environmental Operations, Inc. makes a strong effort to divert the majority of demolition debris from landfills.” – Marty Thomas, Vice President of Operations
PHOTO HERE OF EXTERIOR
WORKSPACE OR GREEN TEAM
PICTURE
Federal Reserve Bank Of St. Louis
Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis One Federal Reserve Bank Plaza St. Louis, MO 63102 www.stlouisfed.org Owner Square Footage entered in Challenge – 542,000 Square feet Number of Employees: 900 Anna Hart, Vice President anna.m.hart@stls.frb.org
The ST. LOUIS GREEN BUSINESS CHALLENGE encourages companies to adopt sustainable business practices by forming Green Teams, conserving energy and water, reducing waste, improving indoor environmental quality, and providing clean transportation options. The Challenge is a program of the St. Louis Regional Chamber and Growth Association.
RESOURCE ADVISOR FOR THE CHALLENGE:
www.stlouisgreenchallenge.com
PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Hosted a successful 2nd annual “Fed Farmers Market”. Redesigned the printer footprint throughout the Bank. Pilot underway
to significantly reduce the use of individual printers thus reducing toner usage, printer repairs, energy usage and drive less printing overall.
Single stream implementation.
INNOVATIONS
Approximately 2,000 pounds per day of shredded currency waste is being diverted from the landfill through the implementation of currency composting.
Redesign of printer footprint to drastically reduce the use of individual printers.
Participated in St. Louis Green’s Holiday Light Recycling Drive. Fed Farmers Market for employees and downtown tenants (pictured
below).
Employee Farmers Market 2012
“Using the Green Business Challenge framework we continued to make strides in sustainability in 2012.” – Anna Hart, Vice President
Global Products, Inc.
Global Products, Inc 21 Cherokee Dr, St Peters, Mo 63376 www.gpii.com Owner Rebecca Herwick 28,000 sq ft 44 employees at this location, 73 employees total Jan Weyrich operations.manager@gpii.com
The ST. LOUIS GREEN BUSINESS CHALLENGE encourages companies to adopt sustainable business practices by forming Green Teams, conserving energy and water, reducing waste, improving indoor environmental quality, and providing clean transportation options. The Challenge is a program of the St. Louis Regional Chamber and Growth Association.
RESOURCE ADVISOR FOR THE CHALLENGE:
www.stlouisgreenchallenge.com
PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Purchased LED lights for trade show booth, decreasing watts used by over 6000 watts.
Product sample bags for Sales Reps were made from reused tote bags. Utilize existing embroidery thread colors for new products rather than
purchase new colors of threads. Excess materials are reused on smaller machines in direct embroidery
department.
INNOVATIONS
Recyclable containers are used to mix/store inks used for screen printing ceramics/glassware. Employees donate items for reuse such as baby food containers, hairspray caps, & laundry soap caps.
We utilize reusable and carbon neutral envelopes, packing materials and boxes for shipping purposes.
Went paperless with payroll checks. Payroll information is available digitally via computers provided to employees in break rooms.
“Global Products, Inc continues to accomplish great sustainability measures and efforts in our 2nd year of participation in the RCGA Green Business Challenge.”
Jan Weyrich, Operations Manager
Graybar8170 Lackland Rd; St Louis, MO 63114www.graybar.comOwner186,600 sq � - 350 Employees Chris Laughman, Corporate Facili�es Managerchristopher.laughman@graybar.com
The ST. LOUIS GREEN BUSINESS CHALLENGE encourages companies to adopt sustainable business prac�ces by forming Green Teams, conserving energy and water, reducing waste, improving indoor environmental quality, and providing clean transporta�on op�ons. The Challenge is a program of the St. Louis Regional Chamber and Growth Associa�on to promote green savings in our region.
RESOURCE ADVISOR FOR THE CHALLENGE:
PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS
ACCOMPLISHMENTS • Installed Energy Efficient LED Parking lot lights • Installed Energy Efficient LED Building Signage • Junk Mail program reduced incoming mail by 50% • Designated parking spots for carpool parking • Employee Earth Day/Sustainability Fair
INNOVATIONS • 57% Waste Diversion Rate through Single Stream Recycling • Irriga�on Audit to reduce water use by 500,000 gallons annually • Corporate Headquarters building cer�fied Energy Star Building • Na�onwide Energy Star Implementa�on • Comple�on of first LEED Gold Cer�fied Branch
www.stlouisgreenchallenge.com
HELLMUTH, OBATA + KASSABAUM (HOK)
Hellmuth, Obata + Kassabaum (HOK) One Metropolitan Square, Suite 700 St. Louis, MO 63102 www.hok.com Tenant 56,000 square feet 233 employees Green Team Contact: Mary Ostafi mary.ostafi@hok.com
The ST. LOUIS GREEN BUSINESS CHALLENGE encourages companies to adopt sustainable business practices by forming Green Teams, conserving energy and water, reducing waste, improving indoor environmental quality, and providing clean transportation options. The Challenge is a program of the St. Louis Regional Chamber and Growth Association.
RESOURCE ADVISOR FOR THE CHALLENGE:
www.stlouisgreenchallenge.com
PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Partnered with property manager Jones Lang LaSalle to initiate a building-wide pilot composting program resulting in a diversion of 45 tons from landfill in less than one year
Conducted a ‘Turn off Computers and Monitors’ campaign during Earth Week resulting in a 57% reduction in energy consumed by computers and monitors
Achieved 90% LEED Accreditation of professional staff in St. Louis Collaborated with the USGBC to design and rebuild a sustainable
orphanage in Haiti
INNOVATIONS
Developed the Occupant Engagement ProgramTM, a whole building approach to engaging facility stakeholders and driving green practices
Brought ‘GOOD Ideas for Cities’ event to St. Louis (pictured below)
“The Green Business Challenge creates the environment for us to discover and set targets and ultimately exceed our aspirations!” Tim Gaidis, Sustainable Design Practice Leader
2010
PHOTO HERE OF EXTERIOR
WORKSPACE OR GREEN TEAM
PICTURE
Holland Construction Services, Inc. 4495 North Illinois Street Swansea, Illinois 62226 www.hollandcs.com Tenant 7,200 square feet 30 employees Ryan Savage, Assistant Project Manager rsavage@hollandcs.com
The ST. LOUIS GREEN BUSINESS CHALLENGE encourages companies to adopt sustainable business practices by forming Green Teams, conserving energy and water, reducing waste, improving indoor environmental quality, and providing clean transportation options. The Challenge is a program of the St. Louis Regional Chamber and Growth Association.
RESOURCE ADVISOR FOR THE CHALLENGE:
www.stlouisgreenchallenge.com
PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Distributed e-newsletter with green household practices encouraging staff to “take green home”.
Continued tracking monthly energy consumption to ensure target goals met.
Held weeklong companywide electronics recycling drive to celebrate Earth Day.
Began circulating external documents electronically. Practices initially only included internal document circulation.
Eliminated all polystyrene products from kitchen to ensure none are used.
“Continuing participation in the RCGA’s St. Louis Green Business Challenge was an easy decision after seeing the innovations that we pushed to accomplish in only the first year. We look forward to the ongoing resources the Challenge provides while we advance our green practices.” – Bruce Holland, CEO
HuschBlackwellLLP
HuschBlackwellLLP
190CarondeletPlaza,Suite600
huschblackwell.com
Tenant
190,153SF
550personnel
PhilAuBuchon
AdministrativeManager
phil.aubuchon@huschblackwell.com
TheST.LOUISGREENBUSINESSCHALLENGE
encouragescompaniestoadoptsustainable
businesspracticesbyformingGreenTeams,
conservingenergyandwater,reducingwaste,
improvingindoorenvironmentalquality,
andprovidingcleantransportationoptions.
TheChallengeisaprogramoftheSt.Louis
RegionalChamberandGrowthAssociation.
RESOURCEADVISORFORTHECHALLENGE:
www.stlouisgreenchallenge.com
PROJECTHIGHLIGHTS
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Comingledrecyclingprogram
Completeeliminationofpolystyrene
Conversiontorecycledkitchenproducts(plates,cups,utensils)
Conversiontomoreenvironmentallycleaningproducts
Establishingasustainabilityofficesuppliesareatoencourageall
employeestouseproductsproducedfromrecycledmaterialsor
previouslyuseditems
Establishedintranetpageonsustainabilityefforts
Postedtrainingmaterialsonduplexprinting
ConvertedmultiplelightingfixturestoenergyefficientLEDs
UsedconceptsfortheSt.Louislocationforsustainabilityeffortsinother
offices
HuschBlackwell'senvironmentalmission
istobeguidedbytheprincipleof
continuousimprovementof
environmentalperformance,while
respectingethicalresponsibilitiestoour
clientsandcommunitiesandthefinancial
responsibilitiesofourowners.
JACOBS ENGINEERING GROUP, INC.
JACOBS ENGINEERING GROUP, INC. 501 N. Broadway St. Louis, MO 63102 www.jacobs.com Tenant 128,700 SF 350 Employees
Jenifer Essen, Architectural Designer jenifer.essen@jacobs.com
The ST. LOUIS GREEN BUSINESS CHALLENGE encourages companies to adopt sustainable business practices by forming Green Teams, conserving energy and water, reducing waste, improving indoor environmental quality, and providing clean transportation options. The Challenge is a program of the St. Louis Regional Chamber and Growth Association.
RESOURCE ADVISOR FOR THE CHALLENGE:
www.stlouisgreenchallenge.com
PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Jacobs has a fully integrated WeCar by Enterprise on site at their downtown St. Louis location. Employees are able to reserve the fuel-efficient and environmentally friendly vehicle online for local business purposes, for as little as an hour or for the full day.
Registering for the WeCar program also gives employees access to the fleet of cars available on the streets of St. Louis for personal use, in addition to the exclusive Jacobs car.
INNOVATIONS
Jacobs management sent WeCar fact sheets to employees via email, invited representatives from Enterprise to host a training session, and encouraged staff to register and carpool to project sites in the WeCar as an alternative to taking their own vehicles.
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“Anything that’s new or different can be a little scary the first time you try it, but the WeCar program is so simple! Use it once, you’re an expert. It’s safe, it’s efficient, it’s environmentally considerate. It’s just a slam dunk!”
-Mike Hein, Manager of Operations
KPMG
10S.Broadway,Suite900
St.Louis,MO63102
Tenantwithover225employeesand
42,500Squarefootage
DavidE.Pinsker
AssociateDirector,Operations
Services
depinsker@kpmg.com
TheST.LOUISGREENBUSINESSCHALLENGE
encouragescompaniestoadoptsustainable
businesspracticesbyformingGreenTeams,
conservingenergyandwater,reducingwaste,
improvingindoorenvironmentalquality,
andprovidingcleantransportationoptions.
TheChallengeisaprogramoftheSt.Louis
RegionalChamberandGrowthAssociation.
RESOURCEADVISORFORTHECHALLENGE:
www.stlouisgreenchallenge.com
PROJECTHIGHLIGHTS
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
KPMGwasvoted2012SustainableFirmoftheYearbyInternational
AccountingBulletin
St.Louisofficereducedpaperconsumptionby25%inthepastyear.
NationalsustainableprocurementpoliciesforITandofficeequipment
KPMGvoluntarilyreportsourenvironmentalimpactthroughtheCarbon
DisclosureProjectandourprogressthroughtheUnitedNationsGlobal
Compactsince2002.
SentmonthlyLGtipstoallemployeeselectronically
INNOVATIONS
Developedatooltoestimatecarbonemissionsforprofessionalservices
deliveredtoclients.
PartneredwithAramarktorecyclecoffeepacketsintoparkbenches
Implementedreusabletentcardsinallconferencecenters
“It’severyone’s
responsibilitytodotheir
parttoprotectourfuture,
bothathomeandinthe
office.”–DavidPinsker,
AssociateDirector,
OperationsServices
Laclede Gas Company – Division of The Laclede Group 720 Olive Street www.lacledegas.com Tenant occupying 90,000 sq. ft. Employees at this location: 475 Kristina Embry, Green Team Leader kembry@lacledegas.com
The ST. LOUIS GREEN BUSINESS CHALLENGE encourages companies to adopt sustainable business practices by forming Green Teams, conserving energy and water, reducing waste, improving indoor environmental quality, and providing clean transportation options. The Challenge is a program of the St. Louis Regional Chamber and Growth Association.
RESOURCE ADVISOR FOR THE CHALLENGE:
www.stlouisgreenchallenge.com
Laclede Gas Company’s Energy Efficiency and Rebate Programs
FEATURES Laclede Gas Company’s Energy Efficiency and Rebate Programs
were introduced to address growing consumer demand for energy conservation services. Our rebates and incentives help customers gain a greater appreciation for natural gas – and Laclede’s role in providing energy solutions in a carbon-conscious world.
Since program inception, Laclede Gas Company has distributed 22,500 rebates to residential customers for high efficiency heating systems, and 830 custom and prescriptive rebates to commercial and industrial customers for their energy efficiency improvements.
RESULTS Our customers have improved their energy efficiency – and in the
process have helped to conserve nearly 2 million therms of natural gas.
Over 12,300 tons of GHG eliminated!
COMPANY LOGO HERE
Lambert-St. Louis International Airport 10701 Lambert International Blvd St. Louis, MO 63145 Website: www.flystl.com Owner 1,430,660 SF 450 Employees/180 Tenants Joletta Golik, Environmental/Health & Safety Manager, jtgolik@flystl.com
The ST. LOUIS GREEN BUSINESS CHALLENGE encourages companies to adopt sustainable business practices by forming Green Teams, conserving energy and water, reducing waste, improving indoor environmental quality, and providing clean transportation options. The Challenge is a program of the St. Louis Regional Chamber and Growth Association.
RESOURCE ADVISOR FOR THE CHALLENGE:
www.stlouisgreenchallenge.com
PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Formed a Green Team that implemented 11 sustainability policies as part of the Airport’s existing Environmental Management System / ISO 14001 including Green education campaign.
Waste generation reduction and updated recycling policies through the revision of the solid waste disposal methods.
Assessed greenhouse gas emissions and reduction measures. Increased energy efficiency by installing over 200 occupancy sensors,
LED lighting, and upgraded part of HVAC system. Increased water conservation by installing low flow sanitary system
features and development of water and energy usage task force. Posted additional no idling signs as part of air quality actions.
INNOVATIONS
Expanded alternative fuel vehicles inventory - over half of the Airport’s fleet operates on compressed natural gas and bio-fuels.
Implemented pilot projects for food waste composting and green cleaning services.
Second Cell Phone Lot available to the public. Installation of five electric vehicle charging stations. Increased construction waste recycling requirement.
“The Airport is committed to integrate economic, social, and environmental aspects into new projects, existing operations and management strategies while providing a quality service to the greater St. Louis area”
Rhonda Hamm-Niebruegge, Director of Airports
PHOTO HERE OF EXTERIOR
WORKSPACE OR GREEN TEAM
PICTURE
Lawrence Group319 N. 4th Street, Suite 1000St. Louis, MO 63102www.thelawrencegroup.comOwner110,000 SFOver 160 employeesDavid Ohlemeyer, AIA, LEED® AP, NCARBdavid.ohlemeyer@thelawrencegroup.com
The ST. LOUIS GREEN BUSINESS CHALLENGE encourages companies to adopt sustainable business practices by forming Green Teams, conserving energy and water, reducing waste, improving indoor environmental quality, and providing clean transportation options. The Challenge is a program of the St. Louis Regional Chamber and Growth Association.
RESOURCE ADVISOR FOR THE CHALLENGE:
PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS
ACCOMPLISHMENTS • Bike to Work Week • Sustainability policies and guidelines • “Unsubscribe Me” junk mail program • Lighting audit and carbon footprint calculation • Employee benchmark survey
INNOVATIONS • Preferred food vendor program • Building e-cycling event • Bike rack made from recycled materials • Educational programs focused on sustainability • Monthly green newsletter
“Lawrence Group’s vision isto be a leader in sustainability,and we are excited to haveparticipated in the St. LouisGreen Business Challenge.” Steve Smith, CEO
www.stlouisgreenchallenge.com
COMPANY NAME HERE
Lewis and Clark Community College 5800 Godfrey Road, Godfrey, IL www.lc.edu/green 793,700 sq ft of campus facilities Appx. 500 employees Appx 5000 FT & 11,000 PT students Ted Kratschmer, Sustainability Coordinator ekratsch@lc.edu
The ST. LOUIS GREEN BUSINESS CHALLENGE encourages companies to adopt sustainable business practices by forming Green Teams, conserving energy and water, reducing waste, improving indoor environmental quality, and providing clean transportation options. The Challenge is a program of the St. Louis Regional Chamber and Growth Association.
RESOURCE ADVISOR FOR THE CHALLENGE:
www.stlouisgreenchallenge.com
PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Replaced large section of asphalt road and parking lot with pervious pavement
Effectively eliminated storm water runoff from the parking surface Allows for aquifer recharge and potentially can reduce flooding
INNOVATIONS
Coupled with on-campus stream restoration, improves aquatic habitat and health of a Mississippi River tributary
Just one piece of an overall strategy to protect our region’s water resources
Will be a demonstration and teaching site for L&C’s stormwater management degree program
“As a campus, we are proud of the commitment we’ve made to the environment, not only with regard to energy, but our water resources as well.” Ted Kratschmer, Sustainability Coordinator
Mallinckrodt, the Pharmaceu cals business of Covidien675 McDonnell Blvd. Hazelwood, MO 63042www.covidien.com(3) Owner Sites: Hazelwood, Maryland Hts., St. Louis(1) Tenant Site: Webster GrovesSquare Footage: 288,381Number of Employees: 1960Laura Andrew, Principal HSE Engineer laura.andrew@covidien.com
The ST. LOUIS GREEN BUSINESS CHALLENGEencourages companies to adopt sustainable business prac�ces by forming Green Teams, conserving energy and water, reducing waste, improving indoor environmental quality, and providing clean transporta�on op�ons. The Challenge is a program of the St. Louis Regional Chamber and Growth Associa�on to promote green savings in our region.
RESOURCE ADVISOR FOR THE CHALLENGE:
PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS
ACCOMPLISHMENTS • Single stream recycling was implemented at all four St. Louis loca�ons. Solid waste to landfill for these loca�ons was approximately 12% less than 2011 and percent recycling increased by approximately 4%. • Replaced or upgraded major energy consuming equipment at all four loca�ons. • Expanded employee awareness and involvement through use of a common focal point (Earth Day) and shared resources. Ac�vi�es included a fun, educa�onal fair, a neighborhood clean-up, flower plan�ng, and combined volunteer ac�vi�es.
INNOVATIONS • Successfully integrated the company’s use of Lean, 6 Sigma and Kaizen events into environmental efforts. Savings at one site included 43,920 gallons of water and 32.8 tons of waste.
www.stlouisgreenchallenge.com
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“Our St. Louis loca�ons strive to honor our 145-year Mallinckrodt history while while mee�ng the challenge of a young Covidien’s ambi�ous energy and waste reduc�on goals. “ Kay Yoder Senior Director of Environment, Health, Safety and Sustainability
Maritz1375 N. Hwy Drivewww.maritz.comOwner1,640,000 sq. �2,142 employeesJan Beger, Green Team Leaderjan.beger@maritz.com
The ST. LOUIS GREEN BUSINESS CHALLENGEencourages companies to adopt sustainable business prac�ces by forming Green Teams, conserving energy and water, reducing waste, improving indoor environmental quality, and providing clean transporta�on op�ons. The Challenge is a program of the St. Louis Regional Chamber and Growth Associa�on to promote green savings in our region.
RESOURCE ADVISOR FOR THE CHALLENGE:
PROJECT HIGHLIGHTSACCOMPLISHMENTS • Launched the first ever Green Community Service Challenge engaging Maritz and MaxVantage employees to work together to be more green • Program launched April 1, 2012: 150 par�cipants • Miles walked instead of driving: 3914.75 • Furniture donated: 117 items • Books donated: 868 • Clothing Donated: 4231 items • Toys donated: 66 • Shoe recycling: Over 900 pairs (Picture above)
INNOVATIONS • One challenge par�cipant was so inspired by an ar�cle she read in her local community paper about another town ge�ng some green funding, she went to her city council and has been working with county administra�on on what steps need to be taken to get some funding and how she can help • Another par�cipant went into their family’s restaurant and helped them understand and setup some sustainable prac�ces • One team made dresses out of pillow cases and sent to the Li¡le Dresses for Africa program: 105 dresses were sent (picture below)
“We are very excited about the success of this program. We have a lot of par�cipa�on and excitement from our teams doing more than they would have done on their own!” Tracy Almond Solu�on Design Specialist www.stlouisgreenchallenge.com
McCormack Baron Companies 720 Olive Street, Suite 2500 St. Louis, MO 63101 http://www.mccormackbaron.com/ Tenant Square Footage entered in Challenge: 37,000 Number of Employees: 115 (St. Louis) Bill Carson, VP & Dir. of Sustainability william.carson@mccormackbaron.com
The ST. LOUIS GREEN BUSINESS CHALLENGE encourages companies to adopt sustainable business practices by forming Green Teams, conserving energy and water, reducing waste, improving indoor environmental quality, and providing clean transportation options. The Challenge is a program of the St. Louis Regional Chamber and Growth Association.
RESOURCE ADVISOR FOR THE CHALLENGE:
www.stlouisgreenchallenge.com
PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Incorporated the Enterprise Green Communities Criteria and ENERGY STAR for Homes into standard design, construction and operations practices.
Achieved ENERGY STAR certification on 211 new rental homes in the City of St. Louis at Arlington Grove and North Sarah Apartments, totaling 240,000 sq. ft. of construction.
Added 82 kW solar PV array to its existing 613 kW portfolio.
INNOVATIONS
Developed “Get Green Guides” to help Arlington Grove and N. Sarah residents understand their green homes and live more sustainable lives.
Created a Green Catering Guide to promote sustainable food options
“McCormack Baron Salazar and our partners believe in a holistic approach to designing, building and maintaining green, urban neighborhoods in St. Louis and across the U.S. We strive to go beyond the buildings because green structures become sustainable communities only when people invest their ideas, skills, and cooperative efforts to improve their lives and surroundings.”
– Bill Carson, VP & Dir. of Sustainability
Arlington Grove Apartments
North Sarah Apartments
Renaissance Place Solar Array
McCormack Baron Companies & Urban Strategies
METROTRANSIT
Metro
707North1stStreet,St.Louis,MO63102
www.metrostlouis.org
Owner
Multiplefacilities
2,300+employees
AnjanaMohan,GreenFacilitator
asmohan@metrostlouis.org
TheST.LOUISGREENBUSINESSCHALLENGE
encouragescompaniestoadoptsustainable
businesspracticesbyformingGreenTeams,
conservingenergyandwater,reducingwaste,
improvingindoorenvironmentalquality,
andprovidingcleantransportationoptions.
TheChallengeisaprogramoftheSt.Louis
RegionalChamberandGrowthAssociation.
RESOURCEADVISORFORTHECHALLENGE:
www.stlouisgreenchallenge.com
PROJECTHIGHLIGHTS
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Nodisposablekitchenwareprovided,wash&re‐useencouraged Bluebeamsoftwareencourageselectronicmarkup,reviewanddesignprocess Electronicdocumentcontrolpoliciessignificantlyreducepaperusage Companywideemailsonclosingeast‐westwindowblindsareenforcedbyfloor“firecaptains”toreduceheatgainandresultingcoolingcosts
Changednightsetbacktime(7:30pmto9pm)toreduceenergyconsumption 10%decreaseinlightingenergyusagefollowinguponregularlightingaudits PurePowerpurchasedfromAmeren 20%reductioninlandfillwaste(HQrecycled45tonnesfromJan‐Sep2012)
INNOVATIONS
Sustainabilitynetworkfoldersetupasone‐stopshopforallgreeninitiatives CINTASEnvironmentalawardforrecyclingeachyearsince2008inception Comprehensiveemployeehealth,fitness&wellnessprogram
“Thegreatestimpactwemakeisinprovidingtheregionwith
publictransit,decreasingtheeco‐footprintofSt.Louisresidents
andvisitors,takingcarsofftheroad,andkeepingtheairclean.
Metroranksamongbestinthenationforperformanceand
efficiency.TaxpayersandMetrospendthelowestamountsper
passengeramong10peercities.We'redoingourpartin
transportingpeopleefficiently.Wewelcomethecommunityto
comeaboard.”–AnjanaMohan,GreenFacilitator
PHOTOHEREOF
EXTERIOR
WORKSPACEOR
GREENTEAM
PICTURE
COMPANY LOGO HERE
Missouri Botanical Garden 4651 Shaw Blvd. www.missouribotanicalgarden.org Owner Square Footage entered in Challenge: 320,520 Number of Employees: 400 Deborah Frank, VP of Sustainability Deborah.frank@mobot.org Green Team Contact Person Email
The ST. LOUIS GREEN BUSINESS CHALLENGE encourages companies to adopt sustainable business practices by forming Green Teams, conserving energy and water, reducing waste, improving indoor environmental quality, and providing clean transportation options. The Challenge is a program of the St. Louis Regional Chamber and Growth Association.
RESOURCE ADVISOR FOR THE CHALLENGE:
www.stlouisgreenchallenge.com
PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Installed public electric vehicle charging stations with power offset by Pure Power renewable energy credits.
90% of Garden public event food service waste is recycled and/or composted.
2012 Best of Missouri Market was a Styrofoam-free event with all food vendors complying with Garden standards.
INNOVATIONS
Parking lot is an educational demonstration of rain catchment systems including porous pavement, pervious pavers and large scale rain gardens.
Centralized all office supply purchasing and restricted deliveries to two times a week to reduce delivery vehicle emissions by 40%.
Lantern Festival exhibit achieved over 90% waste diversion ( three-month event with over 210,000 evening visitors).
“The RCGA Green Business Challenge provides a great framework to find more and better ways to advance our sustainability goals while improving our business operations.” – Deborah Frank, VP, Sustainability
MonsantoCompany
800NorthLindbergh
St.Louis,MO63167
www.monsanto.com
Owner:MonsantoCompany
SquareFootage:3,936,000
Employees:5,200
ChristinaAllen,RadWaste
Management
christina.r.allen@monsanto.com
TheST.LOUISGREENBUSINESSCHALLENGE
encouragescompaniestoadoptsustainable
businesspracticesbyformingGreenTeams,
conservingenergyandwater,reducingwaste,
improvingindoorenvironmentalquality,
andprovidingcleantransportationoptions.
TheChallengeisaprogramoftheSt.Louis
RegionalChamberandGrowthAssociation.
.
RESOURCEADVISORFORTHECHALLENGE:
www.stlouisgreenchallenge.com
PROJECTHIGHLIGHTS
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Hostedahouseholdelectronicsrecyclingeventforemployeeswith
about150participantsand27,000poundsofelectronicsrecycled.
Recyclingabout1,400tons(2.8millionpounds)peryear,withanoverall
landfilldiversionrateofnearly72%.
ActivepartnerintheEPAWasteWiseProgram,mentoringlocal
businessesinwasteprevention,recyclingandgreenpurchasing
practices.
ParticipantintheCityofCreveCoeur(andEPA)GreenPower
CommunityChallenge.
INNOVATIONS
Compostingprogramdivertedfoodscraps,greenhousewasteand
restroomhandtowels‐resultinginnearly460,000poundsoflandfill
avoidance.
Eradicatednearly350,000squarefeet(8acres)ofnon‐nativeBush
Honeysucklefromourcampuses–allowingnativetreesandshrubsto
regenerateandimprovingourwildlifehabitat.
“TheRCGA’sGreenBusiness
Challengehelpedusfocusour
effortsinmeaningfulareaswith
lastingvalueindecreasingour
environmentalimpact”
RobertCreely–GreenTeamChair
NINE NETWORK OF PUBLIC MEDIA 3655 Olive Street St. Louis, MO 63108 www.ninenet.org Owner Main office = 52 ,000 sq. �. 50 Employees Anne Copeland Davis, Project Manager/Produceracopeland@ketc.org
The ST. LOUIS GREEN BUSINESS CHALLENGE encourages companies to adopt sustainable business prac�ces by forming Green Teams, conserving energy and water, reducing waste, improving indoor environmental quality, and providing clean transporta�on op�ons. The Challenge is a program of the St. Louis Regional Chamber and Growth Associa�on.
RESOURCE ADVISOR FOR THE CHALLENGE:
www.stlouisgreenchallenge.com
PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
• Formed first Green Team, members represent all departments • Dra�ed first green policies to allow for more sustainable opera�ons • Banned styrofoam coffee cups in conjunc�on with supplying reusable cups
and mugs to all employees • Established single-stream recycling program and increased building-wide bin
accessibility • On-going educa�onal resources to staff and other building tenants through
design materials and workshops on Sustainability 101 and Alterna�ve Transporta�on
INNOVATIONS
• Ini�ated the installa�on of Nine Network’s first solar energy array • Forming partnerships with the City and other Challenge organiza�ons to
promote sustainability ini�a�ves in our region and beyond • On-going collabora�on with the Missouri History Museum and ITVS
Independent Lens to annually include films with green/sustainability themes in the Community Cinema series. Check out Solar Mamas , The Revolutionary Optimist, and The Island President.
“Our commitment to sustainability means leading by example and promo�ng sustainable prac�ces”. – Jack Galmiche, President & CEO
NINE NETWORK OF PUBLIC MEDIA 3655 Olive Street St. Louis, MO 63108 www.ninenet.org Owner Main office = 52 ,000 sq. �. 50 Employees Anne Copeland Davis, Project Manager/Produceracopeland@ketc.org
The ST. LOUIS GREEN BUSINESS CHALLENGE encourages companies to adopt sustainable business prac�ces by forming Green Teams, conserving energy and water, reducing waste, improving indoor environmental quality, and providing clean transporta�on op�ons. The Challenge is a program of the St. Louis Regional Chamber and Growth Associa�on.
RESOURCE ADVISOR FOR THE CHALLENGE:
www.stlouisgreenchallenge.com
PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
• Formed first Green Team, members represent all departments • Dra�ed first green policies to allow for more sustainable opera�ons • Banned styrofoam coffee cups in conjunc�on with supplying reusable cups
and mugs to all employees • Established single-stream recycling program and increased building-wide bin
accessibility • On-going educa�onal resources to staff and other building tenants through
design materials and workshops on Sustainability 101 and Alterna�ve Transporta�on
INNOVATIONS
• Ini�ated the installa�on of Nine Network’s first solar energy array • Forming partnerships with the City and other Challenge organiza�ons to
promote sustainability ini�a�ves in our region and beyond • On-going collabora�on with the Missouri History Museum and ITVS
Independent Lens to annually include films with green/sustainability themes in the Community Cinema series. Check out Solar Mamas , The Revolutionary Optimist, and The Island President.
“Our commitment to sustainability means leading by example and promo�ng sustainable prac�ces”. – Jack Galmiche, President & CEO
In
Novus International, Inc 20 Research Park Drive www.novusint.com Owner 90,000 square feet 262 Employees Sherron Seals, Facilities Manager sherron.seals@novusint.com
The ST. LOUIS GREEN BUSINESS CHALLENGE encourages companies to adopt sustainable business practices by forming Green Teams, conserving energy and water, reducing waste, improving indoor environmental quality, and providing clean transportation options. The Challenge is a program of the St. Louis Regional Chamber and Growth Association.
RESOURCE ADVISOR FOR THE CHALLENGE:
www.stlouisgreenchallenge.com
PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS
ACCOMPLISHMENTS & INNOVATIONS
Received the highest rating for campus landscape of a 3-star certification from the Sustainable SITES Initiative
Added Sustainability as a foundation principle for the global business brand
Implemented a company-wide travel policy to include criteria for car rentals
Upgraded the DDC systems to increase efficiency Hosted tours for students in sustainability and LEED architectural course
work at Washington University, Webster University, and Ranken Technical College
Established a Kitchen Garden Committee to plant, maintain and harvest vegetables and herbs that were used in the lunches served onsite
Hosted a Roundtable Discussion - LEED and SITES: Excellence through Design for community and national leaders in May 2012
The annual ArtWalk was focused on Landscape design as art in May 2012
Submitted application for Wildlife at Work certification through the Wildlife Habitat Council
ParicCorporation
77WestportPlaza,Suite250
St.Louis,MO63146
www.paric.com
Tenant
28,000squarefeet
65Employees
JenKissinger,Sr.ProjectEngineer
jnwilson@paric.com
TheST.LOUISGREENBUSINESSCHALLENGE
encouragescompaniestoadoptsustainable
businesspracticesbyformingGreenTeams,
conservingenergyandwater,reducingwaste,
improvingindoorenvironmentalquality,
andprovidingcleantransportationoptions.
TheChallengeisaprogramoftheSt.Louis
RegionalChamberandGrowthAssociation.
RESOURCEADVISORFORTHECHALLENGE:
www.stlouisgreenchallenge.com
PROJECTHIGHLIGHTS
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Wehaveincreasedtheamountofmaterialrecycledfrom3,300pounds
amonthtoalmost20,000poundsamonthandtherebyreducedthe
amountthrowninthegarbage.
Institutedacompostingprogramintheoffice.
Helda“PlantMyCube”eventtoimproveindoorairquality.
LunchandLearnseminarswereprovidedforemployeesonvarious
sustainabletopics.
Hostedelectronicrecyclingandhardhatrecyclingdays.
INNOVATIONS
WehaveimplementedapilotprogramtoissueiPadstoProject
Managementteamswhichreducestheneedtoprintmultiplecopiesof
drawingsforteammembers.
Paricimplementedanelectronicsignaturepolicyandsoftwaretoallow
forelectronicsigningofprojectdocuments.Thishasreducedourpaper
consumptionby50%onParic’send.
INNOVATIO
NSPHOTO
HERE
“AsweenterintoanewgenerationofParic,
wearemakingeffortstoensureourown
organizationismaintainingandnurturingour
communityforfuturegenerationsbecausewe
believethatonlythencanourclientstruly
Experience. Excellence.”–JoeMcKee,CEO
The Partnership for Downtown St. Louis720 Olive St., Suite 450St. Louis, MO. 63101314-436-6500 x241www.downtownstl.orgNajah FennoySpecial Projects Coordinatornfennoy@downtownstl.org
The ST. LOUIS GREEN BUSINESS CHALLENGEencourages companies to adopt sustainable business prac�ces by forming Green Teams, conserving energy and water, reducing waste, improving indoor environmental quality, and providing clean transporta�on op�ons. The Challenge is a program of the St. Louis Regional Chamber and Growth Associa�on to promote green savings in our region.
RESOURCE ADVISOR FOR THE CHALLENGE:
PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS
ACCOMPLISHMENTS • 16 local food establishments on Washington Avenue, between 9th & 14th Street are par�cipa�ng in a 2-year pilot organics recycling program, �tled Project Compost. • The primary goal of Project Compost is to divert over 3000 tons of organic waste from our local landfill. • There are no�ced improvements in alley and street condi�ons downtown, due to increased recycling efforts by program par�cipants. • By compos�ng spent waste from these establishments and supplying the compost to local farmers and purchasers, we help to increase produce yields for St. Louis.
INNOVATIONS • 88% of the par�cipa�ng food establishments are now recycling their organic waste, thanks to Project Compost. • Upon comple�on of Project Compost’s 2 year pilot, we will encourage these establishments to further the process independently.
Working together, we can realize the Downtown Next vision of “a vibrant, regional hub offering an authen�c Downtown experience for residents, employees and visitors.
www.stlouisgreenchallenge.com
The ST. LOUIS GREEN BUSINESS CHALLENGE encourages companies to adopt sustainable business practices by forming Green Teams, conserving energy and water, reducing waste, improving indoor environmental quality, and providing clean transportation options. The Challenge is a program of the St. Louis Regional Chamber and Growth Association.
RESOURCE ADVISOR FOR THE CHALLENGE:
Saint Louis University
www.stlouisgreenchallenge.com
HIGHLIGHTS
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Established a university-wide sustainability advisory council
Published our first annual campus sustainability report
Increased recycling tonnage by 30% in FY12
Expanded sustainability research capabilities, academic offerings, faculty, and staff by integrating into the Center for Sustainability the Center for Environmental Sciences and the Department of Urban Planning and Real Estate Development
INNOVATIONS
Planned and hosted our first Sustainable Disaster Recovery Conference with partners GreenTown Joplin and Greensburg GreenTown. Over 200 attendees and 40 speakers from around the country attended.
Created the Sustainability Research Fund to support promising sustainability-related research projects that have strong potential to attract external grant funding. Awarded over $300,000.
Celebrated the first Sustainability Week at SLU. Events included a waste audit, tree planting, environmental awareness seminar, sustainability leader training, student-run informational tables, and the publication of the first annual campus sustainability report.
“Sustainability at SLU is more than just a word, a center, a day devoted to the environment, a special event, or a degree program. We want sustainability to become a way of life for everyone at the University through awareness, education, and practices that impact society and improve lives. “
- Diana Carlin, Interim Director of the Center for Sustainability
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Campus Sustainability Week – Waste Audit
Saint Louis University 212 N.Grand Blvd St.Louis, MO, 63103 http://www.slu.edu 600k sq. ft (office space) 7.3 million sq. ft. (GSF) 17,334 employees and students David Webb, Program Manager dwebb@slu.edu 314-977-5153
Saint Louis Zoo One Government Drive, Saint Louis, Mo. 63110 stlzoo.org Owner 91 Acres 600 Employees Patrick C. Williamsom, Director, Purchasing & Distribution Williamson@stlzoo.org The ST. LOUIS GREEN BUSINESS CHALLENGE encourages companies to adopt sustainable business practices by forming Green Teams, conserving energy and water, reducing waste, improving indoor environmental quality, and providing clean transportation options. The Challenge is a program of the St. Louis Regional Chamber and Growth Association.
RESOURCE ADVISOR FOR THE CHALLENGE:
www.stlouisgreenchallenge.com
PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Instituted a tote program in conjunction with Office Essentials, Inc. for delivery of all office supplies throughout the Zoo.
Opened the energy- and water-efficient Sea Lion Sound exhibit in the spring. Completed the 2012 Saint Louis Zoo Campus Energy Master Plan. Conducted the first Zero Waste Employee party with over 600 people attending. Created Energy Star policy for the Zoo. New public recycling stations installed in Sea Lion Sound Conducted several recycling tours for local schools. Installed high efficiency LED lamps in North Parking Lot.
INNOVATIONS
Designed and constructed the first geo-thermal plant at the Saint Louis Zoo Endangered Species Research & Veterinary Hospital.
We have started to introduce several of the three side-by-side trashcan/recycle bin set-ups; there will be many more on grounds throughout the next year.
Dave McGuire, Vice President, Architecture and Planning, achieved LEED certification.
“The Saint Louis Zoo as a conservation organization works hard to save wild things in wild places at home and around the globe. At the same time, the Zoo aggressively pursues recycling efforts and has in place several initiatives to save water, energy, landfill space and building materials” - Patrick Williamson, Director, Purchasing & Distribution
St. Louis Cardinals, LLC
St. Louis Cardinals 700 Clark Street St. Louis, MO 63102 www.cardinals.com Owner 1,271,000 Square Feet 150 Full Time, 500 Part Time 2000 Contract Employees Joe Abernathy, Vice President jabernathy@cardinals.com
The ST. LOUIS GREEN BUSINESS CHALLENGE encourages companies to adopt sustainable business practices by forming Green Teams, conserving energy and water, reducing waste, improving indoor environmental quality, and providing clean transportation options. The Challenge is a program of the St. Louis Regional Chamber and Growth Association.
RESOURCE ADVISOR FOR THE CHALLENGE:
www.stlouisgreenchallenge.com
ISHM
PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Diverted over 542 tons resulting in a diversion rate over 34% Participating in EPA’s Energy Star National Building Competition “Battle of the Buildings” Hosted an e-cycling event during Green Week, filling six tractor trailers with electronics
and an additional two trucks of furniture and household items Collected over 300 pounds of shoes for Shoeman Water Projects, and contributed to
totals at other drop off locations, creating enough funds to drill a well in Kenya
INNOVATIONS
Installed 106 solar panels, producing approximately 32,000 kWh of solar energy per year Participated in a sports and sustainability discussion at the White House with
representatives from multiple sports leagues and teams Introduced compostable serving ware in the Cardinals Club seating area Extensive upgrades in LED Lighting
“We look at our greening efforts more as a journey of continuous improvement rather than attaining a goal or destination. That is much the same way the Green Business Challenge operates. This is our third year participating and each year we have been excited to see the improvement. We greatly appreciate the RCGA recognizing our improvements, and for all the many companies in the St. Louis Area that are doing great things to prove that you can operate a successful business in an environmentally sustainable manner” –Joe Abernathy, Vice President
of the game, 100% of the electricity used at the Edward Jones
make greener choices everyday at work and home.
Jones Dome as well as their travel to and from all 2012 away games.
During each home game, the Rams Green Team collects recyclables from fans throughout the stadium. On average, 2,888 pounds of recyclable materials have been collected during each 2012 home game.
forward.
“The Rams green pla�orm began in 2005 when we played in the NFL’s first carbon neutral football game and from that point on we’ve tried to iden�fy
authen�c ways to lessen our impact on the environment. We’re looking forward to using our Green Business Challenge results as a launching point for many of
our efforts as it will allow us to have points of comparison in the future.”- Lisa Boaz, Rams Marke�ng Manger & Green Ini�a�ves Leader -
ST. LOUIS RAMS www.stlouisrams.com
ST. LOUIS RAMSCONTINUITYX TRAINING CENTERONE RAMS WAY, EARTH CITY, MO 63045WWW.STLOUISRAMS.COMLISA BOAZ - RAMS MARKETING MANAGERLBOAZ@RAMS.NFL.COM
2012 Rams Green Team volunteers teamed up with Forest Park Forever on September 24, 2012.
Rampage helped Midwest Recycling Center employees wrap up TV’s at the Rams 2012 Electronics Recycling drive on September 27.
SAVE‐A‐LOTFOODSTORES
Save‐A‐LotFoodStores
www.save‐a‐lot.com
15DistributionCenters:
Edwardsville,IL
Humboldt,TN
FortWorth,TX
Austinburg,OH
Winchester,KY
PlantCity,FL
Williamsport,MD
St.Johns,MI
4,727,579SquareFeet
950employeesinDistribution
90,000employeestotal
AnnaVogel,GreenTeamLeader
Anna.Vogel@supervalu.com
TheST.LOUISGREENBUSINESSCHALLENGE
encouragescompaniestoadoptsustainable
businesspracticesbyformingGreenTeams,
conservingenergyandwater,reducingwaste,
improvingindoorenvironmentalquality,
andprovidingcleantransportationoptions.
TheChallengeisaprogramoftheSt.Louis
RegionalChamberandGrowthAssociation.
RESOURCEADVISORFORTHECHALLENGE:
ZeroWaste:15DistributionCenters
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Reducedtrashtonnageby60%infirst60days.
900tonsofwastehasbeendivertedthiscalendaryear.
Developedrecyclingprogramsforsoftplastic,cardboard,hardplastic,
paper,wood,batteries,organics,metal,etc.
Foundrevenueorcostneutralopportunitiesformajorityofprogram.
90%ofwasteisnowdivertedfromthelandfillin13DC’s(4.7million
squarefeetofdryandrefrigeratedwarehousespace).
INNOVATIONS
Foundalternativewastediversionsthatdidnotcostthecompanyextra:
farms,zoos,wildlifehabitats,&partneredwithneighboringtenants.
Assigned“ZeroWasteCaptains”ateachdistributioncentertocreate
accountabilityandownership.
Encouragedrecyclingbystrategicplacementofrecyclingbinsand
inconvenientplacementfortrashcans.
Createdcontestsforteammembersforengagementandadoptionof
recycling/sustainablepractices.
ReceivedpermissiontoexpandFoodBankpilotprogram(FreshRescue)
startedlastyear.
Implementedtherecyclingofsoftplastic,reducinganoverallsavingsof
30%inannualdumpsterexpenses,savingaboutahalfofamillion
dollarsinoverheadcostsannually.
“Employee
engagementwaskey
inmakingthisinitiative
asuccess.”
‐JohnWoods,Directorof
Distribution
PHOTOHEREOF
EXTERIOR
WORKSPACEOR
GREENTEAM
PICTURE
Recyclingbins PlasticPalletInserts PalletScraps
RanchoCucamonga,CA
Macon,GA
Coxsackie,NY
Muncie,IN
Hammond,LA
Edgerton,WI
Lexington,NC
TheST.LOUISGREENBUSINESSCHALLENGE
encouragescompaniestoadoptsustainable
businesspracticesbyformingGreenTeams,
conservingenergyandwater,reducingwaste,
improvingindoorenvironmentalquality,
andprovidingcleantransportationoptions.
TheChallengeisaprogramoftheSt.Louis
RegionalChamberandGrowthAssociation.
RESOURCEADVISORFORTHECHALLENGE:
Savvis
www.savvis.com
156,000SF
900employees
JayneHebrank,DirectorofCorporate
Facilities
jayne.hebrank@savvis.com
KellyRogers,FacilitiesManager
kelly.rogers@savvis.com
www.stlouisgreenchallenge.com
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PROJECTHIGHLIGHTS
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
EstablishedlocalemployeevolunteerGreenTeam Completedinstallationofwater‐conservingflushvalvesonallrestroom
fixtures
Collectedover200lbs.ofshoesforTheShoemanorganization Designedandinstalled(10)custom‐fabricatedrecyclingstationsto
promoteincreasedparticipationinsinglestreamrecycling
Performedfull‐deckreclamationduringmajorparkinglotrepairproject
INNOVATIONS
“TMO”labelblitz Implemented“GreenTipoftheWeek”serieswhichprovidedweekly
suggestionstoover3,000employeesaboutwaystheycanconserve
resourcesathome
Schnucks Markets 11420 Lackland Rd. www.Schnucks.com
Tenant 80,000 Square Feet 550 Teammates John J Scherer, Director, Procurement Services jscherer@schnucks.com
The ST. LOUIS GREEN BUSINESS CHALLENGE encourages companies to adopt sustainable business practices by forming Green Teams, conserving energy and water, reducing waste, improving indoor environmental quality, and providing clean transportation options. The Challenge is a program of the St. Louis Regional Chamber and Growth Association.
RESOURCE ADVISOR FOR THE CHALLENGE:
www.stlouisgreenchallenge.com
PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS
INNOVATIONS
Installed 1.1 acres of pervious asphalt and concrete for the parking lot at our new Kehrs Mill store that utilizes a 40,000 cubic foot reservoir under the lot to control water runoff.
The entire roof area of about 1 acre drains to a water harvesting system that filters and then uses the water for irrigation of the landscaping.
Recycling of customer plastic bags, in store plastic, cooking oil, cardboard, and paper.
Water Efficient Plumbing such as low flow and dual flush toilets, low flow and aerated faucets, and touch free sensor technology.
Energy Management System that continuously monitors and manages the use of energy in cases, lighting, and HVAC.
High Efficiency Lighting using LED technology. Refrigeration Waste Heat Recovery that uses the recycled heat to create
hot water for the store.
“The St. Louis Green Business challenge has helped Schnuck Markets to continually look for ways to positively impact our environment and City for the future.” – John Scherer, Procurement Services Director
SCI ENGINEERING, INC.
SCI Engineering, Inc. 130 Point West Blvd. St. Charles, Missouri www.sciengineering.com Avg. 130 employees Scott Harding, CPSS/SC Vice President sharding@sciengineering.com
The ST. LOUIS GREEN BUSINESS CHALLENGE encourages companies to adopt sustainable business practices by forming Green Teams, conserving energy and water, reducing waste, improving indoor environmental quality, and providing clean transportation options. The Challenge is a program of the St. Louis Regional Chamber and Growth Association.
RESOURCE ADVISOR FOR THE CHALLENGE:
www.stlouisgreenchallenge.com
SCI presenting our Sustainability Program to an international group of environmental experts from Southeast Asia.
“SCI is proud of our sustainability practices and we are happy to provide educational programs to the public and others in our industry.” – Scott Harding, CPSS/SC, SCI Engineering
SCI’s annual employee sustainability seminar
SCI presenting at the Erosion and Sediment Control Workshop
PUBLIC OUTREACH HIGHLIGHTS
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Presented SCI’s Sustainability Program to an international group of environmental experts from Southeast Asia
Provided public outreach to ACEC Illinois by presenting on the topic of the Green Business Challenge
Sponsored and presented at the Erosion and Sediment Control Workshop on the use of permeable pavers and constructed wetlands as alternatives to standard stormwater control practices
Presented our Sustainability Program to Southwestern Illinois College on “National Sustainability Day”
Provide employee education programs, in-house seminars, and week-long Earth Day events
Sigma-Aldrich 3050 Spruce St., St. Louis, MO 63103 www.sigmaaldrich.com Owner 1,000,000+ 2200 Jeffrey Whitford Global Citizenship Manager jwhitford@sial.com
The ST. LOUIS GREEN BUSINESS CHALLENGE encourages companies to adopt sustainable business practices by forming Green Teams, conserving energy and water, reducing waste, improving indoor environmental quality, and providing clean transportation options. The Challenge is a program of the St. Louis Regional Chamber and Growth Association.
RESOURCE ADVISOR FOR THE CHALLENGE:
www.stlouisgreenchallenge.com
PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) Carbon Disclosure Leadership Index (CDLI) member.
o Only St. Louis based company to be named to the CDP’s Leadership Index.
o First ranking on the CDLI Newsweek Green Rankings-Top 500 Green US Companies
o 3% improvement in Green Score over 2011 score Completed Single Stream recycling implementation for all St. Louis
facilities. More than 36 tonnes of recycling in 2012 through the program.
8% intensity reduction in emissions, 13% reduction (and an absolute reduction in water use in 2011, 5% intensity improvement in electricity use in 2011)
Boiler automation project o 65,000 therms of natural gas saved annually
“We see our role as a Global Citizen as truly that, global. We must drive change around the world and here at home in St. Louis ” - Jeffrey Whitford, Global Citizenship Manager, Sigma-Aldrich
The ST. LOUIS GREEN BUSINESS CHALLENGE encourages companies to adopt sustainable business practices by forming Green Teams, conserving energy and water, reducing waste, improving indoor environmental quality, and providing clean transportation options. The Challenge is a program of the St. Louis Regional Chamber and Growth Association.
RESOURCE ADVISOR FOR THE CHALLENGE:
COMPANY NAME HERE
COMPANY LOGO HERE
Sitton Energy Solutions 1177 N. Green Mount Rd. Suite 200 O’Fallon, IL 62269 www.sittoncg.com Tenant Square Footage: 2,054 SF Number of Employees: 8 Contact: Doug Sitton and Erik Merker dsitton@sittoncg.com emerker@sittoncg.com
www.stlouisgreenchallenge.com
PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS
ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND INNOVATIONS
Recognized as Illinois ActOnEnergy Program Ally of the Year for gas savings achieved.
Case Study: McKendree University Retro-commissioning Provided retro-commissioning to the Piper and Hettenhausen buildings resulting in a 61% reduction of natural gas use, 25% reduction in electricity use, and a 35% overall energy cost savings. All implemented measures yielded a simple payback of less than one year.
Adjusted operating schedules Adjusted building automation system programming for air flow Implemented supply air temperature reset programs into the HVAC equipment
sequences to reduce fan energy use Adjusted the CO2 controls to reduce equipment usage Installed air handler controls including CO2 sensors, humidity controls, run-time
controls Revised boiler control limits and programming Adjusted the equipment temperature sensor
“We help our clients achieve sustainability and savings simultaneously.”
-Doug Sitton, President
Southwestern Illinois College
Southwestern Illinois College 2500 Carlyle Ave., Belleville, IL 62221 www.swic.edu 388,403 sq. ft. 1,700 employees Director of Sustainability Karen Stallman karen.stallman@swic.edu
The ST. LOUIS GREEN BUSINESS CHALLENGE encourages companies to adopt sustainable business practices by forming Green Teams, conserving energy and water, reducing waste, improving indoor environmental quality, and providing clean transportation options. The Challenge is a program of the St. Louis Regional Chamber and Growth Association.
RESOURCE ADVISOR FOR THE CHALLENGE:
www.stlouisgreenchallenge.com
PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Through Illinois Green Economy Network (IGEN), SWIC received nearly $1.9 million in Trade Adjustment Act grants. The funding will expand several Technical Education programs through new machinery, technology, curriculum and improved facilities.
The college implemented sustainability in new employee orientation, new student orientation, the student planner, the catalog and ED 101 classes.
Lt. Gov. Sheila Simon and President Georgia Costello, Ph.D., signed the Illinois Campus Sustainability Compact for reaching the bronze level and striving for silver.
Technical Ed instructors and students converted a gasoline-powered dune buggy to one powered by a bank of lithium ion electrical batteries.
INNOVATIONS
The college offered several green classes this past year (23 credit and six noncredit in spring; 18 credit and 2 noncredit in fall).
SWIC currently has ten water refill stations located throughout the campuses, which has saved more than 75,000 water bottles from being used.
The Physical Plant diverted over 6.3 tons of steel to a recycling plant from a major piping and boiler retrofit project, as well as replaced more than 2,000 light fixtures to reduce energy by over 85,000 kWh.
“At SWIC, sustainability is a part of our core values. We are integrating it across our campuses and in the courses we teach.” - Director of Sustainability Karen Stallman
StandingPartnership
540MaryvilleCentreDrive,Ste.100
www.standingpr.com
Tenant
7,500squarefeet
30employees
JulieLayton,ExecutiveAssistant
jlayton@standingpr.com
AshlynBrewer,MarketingAssociate
abrewer@standingpr.com
TheST.LOUISGREENBUSINESSCHALLENGE
encouragescompaniestoadoptsustainable
businesspracticesbyformingGreenTeams,
conservingenergyandwater,reducingwaste,
improvingindoorenvironmentalquality,
andprovidingcleantransportationoptions.
TheChallengeisaprogramoftheSt.Louis
RegionalChamberandGrowthAssociation.
RESOURCEADVISORFORTHECHALLENGE:
www.stlouisgreenchallenge.com
PROJECTHIGHLIGHTS
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
UsingtheMissouriBotanicalGarden’ssustainabilitypolicyasourguide,
wecustomizedourStandingPartnershipSustainabilityPolicy,outlining
ourstandardsforrecycling,officeandkitchensupplyordering,
businesstravelandcatering.Thiswasreviewedandapprovedbyour
LeadershipTeamandwillbeintegratedintoour2013officialpolicy
handbook.
WerolledouttheongoingJunkMailInitiativewiththegoalofreducing
theamountofjunkmailwereceivebyhalf,educatingteammembers
whythiswassoimportanttotheearthandofferingseveralonline
resources/toolkitstoremovetheirnamesandourcompany’sname
fromlists,catalogs,telephonedirectories,etc.
WeorganizedaTakeitHome/HappyHoureventforourentirestaff,
whereourgreenteammemberspresentedourfavoritetop10wayswe
canpracticegreenathomeforeachoftheGBCscorecardcategories,
providingeachteammemberwithagreengrocerybag,careof
CarrolltonBank,andhandedoutnativeMissouriplantsasdoorprizes.
Aspartofalargerbillingprocessefficiencyinitiativethisyear,wehave
beenelectronicallyinvoicing100%ofourclientssinceSeptember!
.
“Sustainabilitydrivesvalueforourfirmandforour
clients.Byfocusingonourday‐to‐daydecisions,wecan
begintoseehoweventhelittlethingsadduptobig
savingsrelatedtowaste,energy&costs!”
‐‐ChristiDixon,VicePresident,SustainabilityTeamLead
StraightUp SolarSt. Louis Solar Design & Installa on9100 Midland Blvd St. Louis 63114(314) 218-2663www.StraightUpSolar.com21 employeesTenantErin Noble – Green Team ContactErin@straightupsolar.com
The ST. LOUIS GREEN BUSINESS CHALLENGEencourages companies to adopt sustainable business prac ces by forming Green Teams, conserving energy and water, reducing waste, improving indoor environmental quality, and providing clean transporta on op ons. The Challenge is a program of the St. Louis Regional Chamber and Growth Associa on to promote green savings in our region.
RESOURCE ADVISOR FOR THE CHALLENGE:
PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS
ACCOMPLISHMENTS • Worked with our leasor to begin offering recycling service. • Recycled electronics, ink cartridges, and ba�eries. • Donated or recycled hundreds of wooden shipping pallets every year. • Telecommu ng and weekly staff mee ngs by Skype to reduce carbon emissions.
INNOVATIONS • Donate a por on of the proceeds of every solar installa on to local, environmental non-profits. • Provided solar educa on seminars to local high school and college students.
“We started StraightUp Solar to help the region adopt clean energy that puts people to work in our community. The Green Business Challenge has helped us evaluate and improve our internal prac ces to ensure they mirror our overall mission.” Dane Glueck President
www.stlouisgreenchallenge.com
SWT DESIGN
SWTDesign
7722BigBendBlvd.|St.Louis|MO
www.swtdesign.com
BuildingOwner
5,300squarefeet
22employees
ZachSnovelle,DesignStaff
zachs@swtdesign.com
TheST.LOUISGREENBUSINESSCHALLENGE
encouragescompaniestoadoptsustainable
businesspracticesbyformingGreenTeams,
conservingenergyandwater,reducingwaste,
improvingindoorenvironmentalquality,
andprovidingcleantransportationoptions.
TheChallengeisaprogramoftheSt.Louis
RegionalChamberandGrowthAssociation.
RESOURCEADVISORFORTHECHALLENGE:
www.stlouisgreenchallenge.com
PROJECTHIGHLIGHTS
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Installed20,180Wattmonocrystallinelumossolarpanelmodulesthat
produce4,300kWhofenergyannually.
ThefirstdesignfirmtohaveitscampusSITESTMcertified.
Installedarainbarrelcapableofholding65gallonsofnon‐potable
water,usedtotopoffraingardenwaterfeature.
INNOVATIONS
Irrigation/WaterMonitoring–Implementedwatermonitoringprogram
andinstalledsecondarymeterstotrackirrigationwateruse.
SWTOutside‐InCelebration/GardenParty–incorporatingeducationof
sustainablepracticesintocampuseventsthroughsignageandtours.
In2012,theSustainableSitesInitiativeTM
(SITESTM)awardedthecampusofSWTDesign
withtwo‐starcertification.Thisrecognitionis
evidenceofourachievementindemonstrating
aninnovativeandsuccessfulapplicationof
sustainablelandanddevelopmentpractices
thoughtheSITESGuidelinesandPerformance
Benchmarks2009.
Thompson Coburn LLP One U.S. Bank Plaza thompsoncoburn.com Tenant 250,000 square feet 750 employees Lawrence D. Schulte, Director of Administration lschulte@thompsoncoburn.com
The ST. LOUIS GREEN BUSINESS CHALLENGE encourages companies to adopt sustainable business practices by forming Green Teams, conserving energy and water, reducing waste, improving indoor environmental quality, and providing clean transportation options. The Challenge is a program of the St. Louis Regional Chamber and Growth Association.
RESOURCE ADVISOR FOR THE CHALLENGE:
www.stlouisgreenchallenge.com
PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Create, implement and train the office in a fully integrated system to keep records in electronic rather than paper form
Use numerous software programs to move everyday processes such as faxing, converting documents to PDF, filling out forms, court filing, etc., online so printing is not necessary
Switch from paper to electronic holiday cards Comingle waste disposal Establish recycle program for paper, aluminum, glass, TVs, older
electronic equipment and toner cartridges Donate obsolete furniture to non-profit organizations for re-use Use paper and stationary with at least 30% post-consumer recycled
content Install occupancy and lighting management sensors Purchase computers and printers that are Energy Star rated Use pitchers of tap water rather than water bottles for meetings
“The Green Business Challenge has offered our Firm a great opportunity to raise our awareness in the area of sustainability” – Lawrence Schulte, Director of Administration
PHOTO HERE OF EXTERIOR
WORKSPACE OR GREEN TEAM
PICTURE
UMBBank
10SouthBroadway
St.Louis,MO63102
www.umb.com
Tenantonthe6th
&7th
Floors
PropertyManagers:
HertzInvestmentGroup
53,335squarefeet
115Associates
NoellePeavy,M.Ed.
noelle.peavy@umb.com
TheST.LOUISGREENBUSINESSCHALLENGE
encouragescompaniestoadoptsustainable
businesspracticesbyformingGreenTeams,
conservingenergyandwater,reducingwaste,
improvingindoorenvironmentalquality,
andprovidingcleantransportationoptions.
TheChallengeisaprogramoftheSt.Louis
RegionalChamberandGrowthAssociation.
RESOURCEADVISORFORTHECHALLENGE:
www.stlouisgreenchallenge.com
PHOTOHEREOFINTERIORWORKSPACEOR
TOPGREENACCOMPLISHMENT
PROJECTHIGHLIGHTSACCOMPLISHMENTS
InstalledSingleStreamrecyclinginallofourbankinglocationsintheSt.
Louisregion–wearethefirstregioninourfootprinttodothis!
MetwithDavePinskerandhisdynamicGreenTeamatKPMG.They
sharedmanyideaswithusincludingtheirreusabletotesystemfrom
OfficeMax,whichweimplementedthisyear.
Participatedin4 A Greener GamerecyclingeventatBuschStadiumata
CardinalGameheldonAugust23rd
(seepictureabove).
GaveoutevergreentreesaplingsforEarthDayandCFLlightbulbsfor
EarthHourtoourassociates.
On‐goingfinancialandvolunteersupportofcommunityprojectsthat
increasepublicawarenessforalternativegreensolutions.
INNOVATIONS
ReceivedLEEDCertificationthisyearatourCentenelocation,anaddition
toourothertwolocations:Arnold(2009)andCollinsville(2010).Waiting
forcertificationonour“NetZero”facility(seebelow).
Our recently opened Kierland
Commons banking center in
the Phoenix metro area
features a rooftop solar panel
array to create a “Net‐Zero”
energybuildingbyproducingas
much energy as the building
usesduringacalendaryear.
U.S.Bank,NA
10N.Hanley
www.usbank.com
34,773Sq/Ft
80Employees
KurtM.Kreutz,LEEDAP
kurt.kreutz@usbank.com
TheST.LOUISGREENBUSINESSCHALLENGE
encouragescompaniestoadoptsustainable
businesspracticesbyformingGreenTeams,
conservingenergyandwater,reducingwaste,
improvingindoorenvironmentalquality,
andprovidingcleantransportationoptions.
TheChallengeisaprogramoftheSt.Louis
RegionalChamberandGrowthAssociation.
RESOURCEADVISORFORTHECHALLENGE:
www.stlouisgreenchallenge.com
PROJECTHIGHLIGHTS
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Installed25.2kilowattsolarenergyarrayontherooftop Upgradedtellertechnologytosignificantlyreducepaperuse Implementedsinglestreamrecyclingbuilding‐wide
INNOVATIONS
ThefirstsolarenergyarrayataBanklocationinClayton,MO Realtimeenergysavingsfromsolardisplayedonaninteractivekioskin
thelobbytoeducateandengagecustomersandemployee
OnlineRe‐UseItsitefocusedonrecyclingofficesupplies.Employeescanlistproductstheynolongerneedorsearchforitemstheyneed.
UpdatedonlinetrainingonenvironmentalsustainabilityatU.S.Bankavailabletoallemployees.
GetGreenwithUSRecognitionProgramprovidesquarterlyandannualrecognitionofemployee/teamefforts.
AutomatedPCmonitorshutoffafter15minutesofinactivityimplementedcompany‐wide
“TheGreenBusinessChallenge
gaveusagreatopportunitytolearn
newwaystosupportour
commitmenttotheenvironment
acrossourentirecompanyaswell
assharesomeofourbestpractices
withothers.“Lisa O’Brien, Director of Environmental Affairs
PHOTOHEREOF
EXTERIOR
WORKSPACEOR
GREENTEAM
PICTURE
Actualenvironmentalimpactofsolar04/01–10/22
Walsh&Associates,Inc.
Walsh&Associates,Inc.
1400MacklindAvenue
www.walsh‐assoc.com
88,000squarefeet
NumberofEmployees‐26
RandallLewis,DirectorofOperations
rdl1@walsh‐assoc.com
TheST.LOUISGREENBUSINESSCHALLENGE
encouragescompaniestoadoptsustainable
businesspracticesbyformingGreenTeams,
conservingenergyandwater,reducingwaste,
improvingindoorenvironmentalquality,
andprovidingcleantransportationoptions.
TheChallengeisaprogramoftheSt.Louis
RegionalChamberandGrowthAssociation.
RESOURCEADVISORFORTHECHALLENGE:
www.stlouisgreenchallenge.com
PHOTOHEREOFINTERIORWORKSPACEOR
TOPGREENACCOMPLISHMENT
104
POINTSGAINED
547%
IMPROVEMENT
“Oursustainabilityeffortshave
allowedWalsh&Associatesto
realizeastrategicadvantageover
ourcompetition.”
‐‐RandallD.Lewis,D.Mgt.
DirectorofOperations
DirectorofOperations
PHOTOHEREOFEXTERIOR
WORKSPA
CEORGREENTEAMPICTURE
PROJECTHIGHLIGHTS
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Receiveda“97”ratingforEnergyStar
Utilized“PlantsofMerit”assustainablelandscaping
InstalledenergyefficientLEDlightingonwarehousefacade
90%ofallelectricityusageissuppliedthroughsolarpanels
Mentortootherorganizationsfurtheringtheirownsustainabilityefforts
Currentcompetitorinthe2012EPABattleoftheBuildingscompetition
INNOVATIONS
Purchased5lowemissions,energyefficientforkliftswhichhasreduced
propaneusageby20%andimprovedemployeehealthandsatisfaction
InstalledEnergyPointsasasustainablemanagementinformation
systemforhistoricalandfuturisticendeavors
Wells Fargo Advisors One N Jefferson Ave ST. Louis, MO 63103 www.wellsfargoadvisors.com Owner: Wells Fargo Bank, NA Square Footage entered in Challenge: 2,396,000 SF Number of Employees 5,000 team members and contractors on site and 22,400 Na�onwide
Luis G. Naranjo, Program Manager luis.naranjo@wellsfargoadvisors.com 314-875-7486 The ST. LOUIS GREEN BUSINESS CHALLENGE encourages companies to adopt sustainable business prac�ces by forming Green Teams, conserving energy and water, reducing waste, improving indoor environmental quality, and providing clean transporta�on op�ons. The Challenge is a program of the St. Louis Regional Chamber and Growth Associa�on.
RESOURCE ADVISOR FOR THE CHALLENGE:
www.stlouisgreenchallenge.com
PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS ACCOMPLISHMENTS
� In 2011 we reduced our emissions by 2,085 metric tons of CO2, an 11% greater reduc�on compared to 2010. We’re on track to achieving our goal of 35% reduc�on in absolute green house emissions by 2020.
� Since 2008, electric consump�on is down 15% and natural gas consump�on is down 37%. � Entered in the ENERGY STAR Na�onal Building Compe��on and the St. Louis High Performance
Building Ini�a�ve.
INNOVATIONS � Through be�er u�liza�on of a system called Image Access, 21MM wire prints a year stopped, over
1.6MM pages of reports printed, and 22.6MM printed pages eliminated. We es�mated this saved saved 1,992 trees, the water from ~3 Olympic swimming pools a year (produc�on) 2,684 lbof Sulfur Dioxide, and 575K lb of CO2.
� The custodial program uses a day�me cleaning model to limit a�er-hours energy consump�on. � Two departments successfully implemented an electronic filing system. This pilot reduces paper
usage, storage space, and allows for remote file sharing. � The Green Team Grant allowed USGBC-Missouri Gateway Chapter to build internal capacity of staff,
leadership and volunteers for the LEED EB: O&M Pilot Project. All par�cipants gained experience working on a LEED project from start to finish. The pilot created a model to use to assist other non-profits in their quest to provide a healthier environment for employees and to save money on u�lity bills with increased building performance. Addi�onally, the project reduced nega�ve impact on the environment through energy and water use reduc�ons, reducing solid waste and increasing reuse and conserva�on of resources.
� The Green Team has provided more than 800 volunteer hours this year. Projects includeneighborhood beau�fica�on projects, recycling at Cardinals and Rams games, meals for the elderly, and recycling float trips.
� Green Team implemented a Green Rewards program. The purpose of the campaign is to recognize and reward WFA team members for being green. Each month all recognized team members AND the submi�ers will be entered into a drawing to receive a $25 gi� card. In addi�on, all team members recognized will be entered into a final grand prize drawing.
"At Wells Fargo Advisors, we take very seriously our responsibility as stewards of our natural resources. Today we are using less energy and we are recycling more than ever before. With the full support and great ideas of our team members, we will con�nue to pursue sustainability while we help our clients pursue financial success."
Danny Ludeman, President and CEO
CONTRIBUTING SPONSORS
SUSTAINING SPONSOR
For more information on the St. Louis Green Business Challenge, contact:
Eric SchneiderSt. Louis Regional Chamber and Growth AssociationPhone (314) 444-1148Email: eschneider@stlrcga.orgOr go to www.stlouisgreenchallenge.com
A special thank you to the sponsors of the St. Louis Green Business Challenge for helping to spreadsustainable business practices and grow the green economy of the St. Louis region.