CWT Responsible Business Report 2012 - Carlson Wagonlit Travel

ContentsChapter 5 - Environment 2012 Responsible Business Report -Chapter 5CWT’s environmentalapproachCWT’s carbonmanagement projectReducing CWT’sgreenhouse gasemissions andmanaging energyconsumptionMore environmentalbest practicesin CWT geographiesEnabling customersto be moreenvironmentally friendlyReducing and recycling waste (Continued)In the Americas, efforts to reduce the environmental impact of the company’sown activities are piloted by a CWT Americas Environmental Committee,which focuses on:Green printing – encourages reduced levels of printing by allemployees by raising awareness and teaching people how to savepaper.Green kitchen – strives to make kitchen and break room spaces atCWT offices more green by converting to reusable and washable dishesand utensils, using environmentally friendly cleaning products, etc.Green supplier – encourages preferred suppliers to respect ourcommitment to the environment by requesting that they avoid printingpresentations or other documents, avoid using disposable productswhen bringing in food, etc.Recycling initiative – works with CWT offices across the U.S. andCanada to ensure they are equipped to facilitate on-site recycling. CWTarranges third-party pick-up service in leased buildings where suchrecycling services are not already provided.Green power group – advocates for reduced use of gas and electricitythrough employee communication and education. The group conductsan annual assessment of CWT Americas’ Carbon Dioxide Equivalent,or carbon footprint, helping to drive continual reductions in emissions.Eco-friendly paper purchasing – currently exploring the potentialfor CWT to increasingly purchase eco-friendly paper products.Copyright © 2013 CWT67