September 2008 Economic Snapshot Survey - InfoComm

Through the use of videoconferencing and other long
distance collaborative tools, we help our clients cut
business travel.
Through videoconferencing travel needs are being cut to
some degree.
To start we now have 135 products in the Green Light
product line. Designed to allow customers to control
lighting and reduce energy costs.
Turn off when not in use
Two main areas - the first is ESD-based approach to AV,
so selecting products based on efficiency, PVC
minimisation, etc. The second is the impact AV can have
on reducing carbon-footprint through reduced travel, etc
(video conference / collaboration in particular).
VC provides for less travel and subsequent positive green
effects.
Video conferencing.
Video conferencing decreases the need for air travel, A/V
racks designed with power control with system shutoff
during after normal working hours. More "green"
friendly products in use, i.e. ROHS compliant devices..
Video conferencing to reduce travel.
Video teleconferencing saves resources. control systems
manage resources.
Video/audio conferencing and in-house training room
reduce travel.
Video conference to save travel is the single largest
contributor.
Videoconferencing reduces carbon emissions associated
with air travel.
Videoconferencing reduces travel. Lighting and shade
control save energy.
Videoconferencing; control (SNMP) manages device
status; global SNMP management suites turn off
resources when not in use.
VTC, digital streaming and digital signage are all green.
We are coming up with designs that help them
incorporate their business operations into their AV
systems control.
We are focusing on sustainability and in hotel market on
energy conservation using technology.
We are LEED Certified and educate our customers on
LEED certification.
We are providing more efficient equipment about power
consumption and we are involved in a recycling
campaign at our headquarters.
We design system with as much Energy Star ratings as
possible. We also work with architects to use green
materials.
We distribute video conference hardware which has a
green footprint.
We do manufacture LEED Certified AV furniture.
We encourage digital signage solutions instead of using
paper posters, mailers and plastic signs.
We have 14 LEED AP and seek to employ a variety of
strategies to help our clients go "green".
We have a lot of LED product
We have invested heavily in LED lighting and LED
technology. Enough said.
We have several LEEP AP team members and push for
LEEP certification on all our projects.
We have started our own "green initiative" company
wide. The benefits trickle down to all levels, including
our clients.
We install for larger AV firms, so we take action on the
site by recycling all applicable waste, including cable
ties, short pieces of cable, all metals, cardboard, etc. we
also encourage setting sleep and energy saver modes on
all gear.
We lower the carbon footprint of on site meetings by
using audio conferencing.
We use limited resources and "green" components in our
product designs. We also offer the lowest power
consumption products we produce when compared to our
competition, and we use no materials that are hazardous
to the environment in manufacturing our product.
We use rechargeable batteries.
We, as a company, are focusing heavily on the
environmental waste and energy consumption of
products.
Webinars and virtual trade shows.
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