We’re committed to protecting our environment and managing our resources in ways that benefit our associates, our customers and the communities where we live and work. We track our progress on our long-term targets and programs, and this information helps us address our overall environmental impact.

Minimizing our impact on the environment

We’ve already made several energy-efficient improvements in our buildings, and we continue to implement programs that help reduce our carbon footprint.

Many of our Columbus buildings are Energy Star certified. That means these buildings meet strict energy performance standards set by the EPA, saving energy and money and generating fewer greenhouse gas emissions than typical buildings.

Other Columbus buildings also are LEED certified (Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design). LEED is a green building certification program that recognizes best-in-class building strategies and practices.

LEED-certified buildings save money, improve efficiency, lower carbon emissions and create healthier places for people. This certification is a globally recognized symbol of sustainability achievement and is backed by an entire industry of committed organizations and individuals paving the way for market transformation.