Room & Board USGBC Presentation April 29, 2015 Nancy Greatrix Manley Director of Human Resources
Sustainability Principles We readily admit to not being perfect and as a business, make decisions that balance our long-term financial health with our commitment to sustainability We believe that small actions lead to big changes We are committed to creating extraordinary value for our customers by providing long-lasting and well-designed products
Sustainability Principles We prefer to work with American vendors that embrace sustainable practices and use natural materials from sustainable resources We manage our facilities wisely We believe that part of being a good business is being a good community partner
Company Priority “Positively impact the environment and strengthen the communities in which we live and work” Ties directly into each staff member’s annual Priorities & Measures (self-directed performance reviews)
Maryland Delivery Center Finds Myriad Ways to Reuse Crating Material
Oakbrook Delivery Center Reaps Benefits of Gardening
Community Partnership Program Ties staff member volunteerism to sustainability partners Hackensack River Keeper Parks & People Foundation Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy Environmental Nature Center
New Jersey Distribution Center Gets Creative About Going Green
Southern California Delivery Center Pitches in with Community Partner
New Jersey Delivery Center Gratified to See Community Partner Put Funds to Good Use