SunTrac USA

2127 S Priest Drive, Suite 404
Tempe,AZ
85282
https://www.suntracusa.com
480-999-6091

For a sustainable community SunTrac USA pledges a commitment to the following:

energy

• Turn off lights in unoccupied areas
• Take advantage of natural lighting
• Replace incandescent lamps with ENERGY STAR® rated CFLs or LEDs
• Replace T-12 fluorescent lamps with high-efficiency T-8, T-5 or LED lamps
• Use only necessary safety and security lighting
• Make sure automatic lighting controls are working properly
• Reduce cooling and heating in unused areas
• Install occupancy sensors
• Install smart or programmable thermostats
• Replace HVAC units or systems with high-efficiency equipment
• Replace motors with high-efficiency options
• Install variable-frequency drives on pumps and motors
• Install power management software or systems to minimize equipment use after hours
• Adjust temperature settings and schedules to avoid unnecessary cooling or heating
• If you have a central air system, make sure the system is balanced
• Establish a preventative HVAC maintenance program
• Reduce hot water temperature settings and use

water

• Fix leaks!
• Monitor your water bills
• Detect and fix any leaks from pipes, fixtures, appliances and equipment
• Install an instant water heater so you don’t have to let the water run
• Provide refrigerated drinking water
• Scrape dishes rather than rinsing them before washing
• Use a broom instead of a hose to clean floors, sidewalks and other hard surfaces
• Shut off water to unused areas of your facility to eliminate waste from leaks or unmonitored use
• Use mulch in landscapes to keep moisture in the soil
• Thaw food in the refrigerator or microwave instead of using running water
• Discard clean water into plants instead of the drain

travel

• Encourage carpooling to company events and offsite meetings
• Provide one washroom facility where the door can be locked for cyclist/runners to freshen up
• Provide casual bicycle parking on-site for clients
• Use webinars, video and teleconferencing
• Offer start and end times that avoid peak periods of travel
• Provide free or preferred parking for carpools and hybrid/electric vehicles

waste

• Print only necessary documents
• Send memos, quotes and invoices electronically
• Minimize paper usage in meetings
• Subscribe to online newspapers and magazines
• Donate outdated electronics
• Repurpose or reuse office supplies and equipment that remains serviceable
• Donate unwanted food
• Use washable cutlery and plates
• Use kitchenware and utensils that are either recyclable or compostable
• Consider alternatives to purchasing products that are disposable and over-packaged
• Review packaging of products with a view to reducing packaging waste

purchasing

• Purchase environmentally friendly bulk cleaning supplies
• Purchase refillable and reusable products
• Conduct lifecycle assessments on products prior to purchase to ensure maximum sustainability, return on investment and environmental efficiency
• Purchase fair trade coffee and tea
• Use minimal packaging in deliveries or shipments
• Reduce delivery frequency of office supply shipments
• Choose ENERGY STAR® products, which are certified for energy efficiency
• Introduce a policy that supports sustainable products
• Choose products that reduce or eliminate pollution and toxins
• Support products and services that reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions
• Consider biodiversity maintenance or improvement when producing or acquiring .products and services
• Consider employee health and safety when choosing suppliers
• “Reduce, Reuse and Recycle” when making purchasing decisions