Sustainability

Sustainability is a quality value embedded in all our planning, strategies, and tactics. Our values are authentic and transparent.  As we achieve measurable improvements in energy, waste, and material use efficiency. Further, we will reach out to all our communities and relationships in order to promulgate the benefits of Sustainability and assist others choosing to embrace sustainable business practices. CUR is not satisfied to simply meet requirements coming from governments and member sustainability expectations. We will lead. Our goal is to exceed existing requirements, while innovating our services and processes in ways that build true sustainability into our future. We will improve our work environment through sustainable lighting, Heating-Ventilation-Air-conditioning, and employee engagement programs. Other areas of focus: water, waste, business travel, and office equipment. Our sustainability measures balance incremental with creative, quantum improvements -- meticulously documented. Our balanced approach to sustainability will ensure positive leaps in all aspects of both our product quality and our quality of life.

Some Internal Efforts Include Stopping all junk mail Recycle all waste paper Recycle old toner cartridges Encourage double sided printing whenever possible Maintain our company vehicles to ensure maximum efficiency    External Engagement Program Members Reduce paperwork by making more services and forms available on-line Encourage members to become energy efficient by highlighting efforts of the CU via our website Vendors Conduct business with as many ‘green' businesses as possible. Reduce face-to-face meetings Exploring with each vendor how we can jointly reduce shipping cost Encourage vendors to join the Green Business Bureau. Community Work with other local businesses that have won the city's sustainability award in the past to see how the CU can improve our efforts.

Employee Engagement Includes Posting detailed utility bills (showing trends) on employee bulletin boards. Labeling all light switches and computer monitors with power off messages Tell monthly stories of individuals who implemented a sustainability measure  in our monthly staff updates. Opt-Out of receiving the yellow pages here.