SUSTAINABILITY POLICY

April 11, 2017

Alta Environmental (Alta) defines Environmental Sustainability as operating in a manner that does not deplete or permanently damage resources.

Alta Environmental Sustainability Policy:

Alta assists clients in complying with environmental policies and regulations and growth and change in their operations with recommendations that incorporate sustainable policies and procedures, equipment, and facilities. In addition to providing environmental and sustainability consulting services to our clients, Alta Environmental implements sustainable policies and procedures in all aspects of our operations.

Alta implements the Environmental Sustainability Policy through practice of the following:

• Waste sorting and recycling in the office and field operations;
• Employee telecommuting allowances and management encouragement. These practices include the following:
  • Provision of laptop computers for task completion at work sites and home;
  • Cell phone reimbursement policies for designated employees; and
  • Video and teleconferencing for internal and client meetings.
• Paper waste reduction practices including:
  • ​Electronic document contracts, invoicing, signing and document delivery; and
  • Elimination of disposable plates and utensils in office.​
• Adjustment of office workstations and appliances to reduce energy use;​
• Establishment of multiple offices near employee residences and client facilities to reduce commute distances;
• Use of a company-owned plug-in electric vehicle for commuting between the Carlsbad, Irvine, and Long Beach offices to reduce carbon footprint.
• Investigation of use of biodiesel in Alta field vehicle;
• Carpooling to client meetings and site visits/inspections when applicable;
• Carefully manage food ordered for meetings. Facilitate consumption of excess food by coordinating with Food Finders, 3744 N. Industry Avenue, Suite 401, Lakewood (562) 283-1400. Food Finders will retrieve left over food and deliver to shelters.
• Green-product purchasing program paper, office products,
• Coordinate with building management to maximize Lighting and HVAC efficiency and waste segregation to promote recycling.
• Recycling of used office equipment and furniture to abused women shelters and other non-profit organizations.

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​Implementation of the Environmental Sustainability Policy in projects and operations is promoted through the following programs:

• Support ENVISION Sustainability Professional (ENV SP) and LEED certification for employees.
• Regular meetings of Alta Sustainability Taskforce. This Taskforce promotes employee ownership and tracking of recycling, energy management, carbon reduction, and waste management. Tracking measures will include identification and implementation of implementation metrics to measure progress. Additional Sustainability program measures that may be considered by the Taskforce include carbon offsets, and corporate social responsibility program participation, including Global Reporting Initiative, Carbon Disclosure Project, or other comparable certification protocols appropriate for small businesses.
• Monitoring and support of US Zero Waste Business Council Certification Program

​As Alta implements and identifies additional Sustainability measures and goals, annual progress will be reported and made available upon request.

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