
Climate change and the increase in severe weather events affecting communities – such as devastating wildfires, hurricanes and droughts – adds to the importance of protecting the environment and reducing our environmental footprint. Our employees are vigilant about their energy use, and we reuse and recycle materials whenever possible – because when we reduce our carbon emissions and trim energy use, we minimize pollution and contribute to healthier communities. The company has three LEED certified buildings, installed native and drought-tolerant landscaping, increased its energy-saving LED lighting, reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 1.5 percent and is converting its fleet of vehicles of nearly 300 to hybrid.
It’s our goal to see that every employee is empowered to make a positive impact in our world. Giving employees 24 hours of paid time off each year to volunteer is just one way we make that a reality. In 2018, we became the first company of our size or larger to achieve a 100% volunteer participation rate. Since 2015, we've also been recognized as one of the 50 most community-minded companies in the United States by Points of Light. Giving back is a cornerstone of our employee culture and a reflection of the passionate people that make up our community that works.