EPA Applauds ING’s Green Efforts
The U. S. Envirnmental protection Agency’s Green Power Partnership announced the winners for its three leadership award categories: Green Power Partner of the Year, Green Power Purchase, and On-Site Generation. The combined commitments of these organizations amount to nearly 5 billion kilowatt-hours of green power annually, equivalent to powering more than 460,000 average American households each year. ING, the global financial leader with a strong presence in Connecticut, received the Green Power Purchasing Award for purchasing 75 million kWh/ 100% green power for electricity use. To see the complete list, visit the EPA's Web site.
Travelers Designs Innovative Green Building Insurance for Small Businesses
Staying in-synch with its customers who are adopting energy efficient and environmentally friendly business practices, Travelers Select Accounts has launched its Master Pac Green Endorsement Enhancements for small businesses. Provided at no additional premium charge, the innovative endorsement enhancements include a suite of green building and business personal property insurance. Visit Travelers Web site to learn more.
SMD Opens New Green Headquarters
CBIA member company Strain Measurement Devices (SMD) has announced that it has completed its new green corporate headquarters at 55 Barnes Park North, Wallingford. SMD's new 14,000 square-foot green headquarters incorporates an environmentally responsible and employee friendly design that provides recurrent cost savings through prudent use of green building techniques. Providing most employees with direct views of the outdoors, the building's green features include a sophisticated geothermal heating and cooling system, as well as skylights and exterior glass that will allow the company to operate with a large amount of natural light inside and help contribute to a pleasant working environment. To Find out more about SMD, visit the company’s Web site.
Sysco's Unveils New Green Logo
Sysco Corporation, a national food distributor with operations in Rocky Hill, has introduced a new logo and tagline, "Good things come from Sysco." The new logo, which replaces both the current cube and uppercase acronym images, highlights Sysco's commitment to quality food, beneficial partnerships, and sustainability across the food business spectrum. Read more about Sysco's new logo.
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