We're working to decrease our businesses' impact on the environment.
Objectives
The Environmental Network engages our associates in activities that help lower the environmental impact of our businesses and demonstrate environmental responsibility. This network
Helps associates understand why an active environmental program and ethic should be part of our corporate culture
Helps associates engage in environmental best practices and activities at work, at home and in their communities
Provides measurable results of network activities
Encourages professional development and provides networking opportunities
Makes a direct impact on the health of the environment
Helps ensure a sustainable future
Events
In some cases, an Environmental Network may partner with the Volunteer Network on a variety of hands-on environmental improvement projects, such as cleaning up parks and city streets, participating in Earth Day and International Coastal Cleanup, building trails and clearing invasive plants from national park land and more. Environmental Networks may also host informational events such as
Brown-bag lunches with guest speakers or booths staffed by outside environmental agencies
Education on environmental best practices—such as recycling, energy conservation and reducing waste—in work sites across the country
Children's environmental poster contest held annually