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    Department of Correction

    The Connecticut Department of Correction over the course of the past decade, has committed itself and dedicated staff to reducing energy and resource consumption, as a means of conserving the environment while maintaining fiscal responsibility to the state’s taxpayers.  The Facilities Management & Engineering Unit has successfully achieved this goal through energy efficient design and [...]

     

CT Summit on Business Sustainability, December 7, 2010

The CT Summit on Business Sustainability was held on December 7, 2010.  The summit was co-hosted by John Rathgeber, President of the Connecticut Business and Industry Association, and Amey Marrella, Commissioner of the Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection.  Over 250 people attended the summit, which was held at the Legislative Office Building in Hartford.

The summit agenda featured the following:

Keynote Address – Mark L. Vachon, Vice President, GE ecomagination, Vachon Ecomagination powerpoint

What We’ve Learned on the Sustainability Journey So Far:  Lessons from Connecticut Businesses – Interactive peer-to-peer workshops on a range of sustainability topics, presented by twelve Connecticut businesses.
Sustainability highlights of CT business speakers (pdf) or view CT business sustainability highlights.

Support for Connecticut Businesses on the Path to Sustainability: Resource Networking Area Resource area showcasing State programs to support Connecticut business sustainability efforts.
List of Connecticut resources to support business sustainability.

What More Should the State be Doing?  A Listening Session – Opportunity for businesses to provide input on how the State can better support your efforts in taking the lead on sustainability.  The listening panel included:  J. Brendan Sharkey, House Majority Leader; Senator John McKinney, Senate Minority Leader; Representative Clark Chapin, Environment Committee;  and Curt Spalding, US Environmental Protection Agency Regional Administrator; moderated by Stewart J. Hudson, President, Emily Hall Tremaine Foundation.

Summary of comments on what the State should be doing to better support business sustainability efforts.
CT- Network video recording of the Listening Session.

CT Business Sustainability Highlights

CNC Software, Inc.

At CNC Software we keep our environmental awareness at a high level and regularly research and act on ideas to keep our energy and waste profile low.

Curtis Packaging Sustainability

At Curtis, we treasure the natural environment. We produce eye-catching custom folding cartons that are sourced from sustainably managed forests, responsibly manufactured, and easily recyclable.

Eastern Bag & Paper Company

Operational Objective: To reduce our carbon footprint by a specific amount on an annual basis. Currently that amount is undetermined.
Customer Objective: To provide our customers the most comprehensive green/sustainability program which includes products, procedures, quality assurance tools to help them meet their sustainability goals.

ESPN

ESPN strives to create and sustain an environmentally friendly workplace through global policies focusing on sustainability, reducing use of finite resources and minimizing its impact on the environment at offices and remote events. Employees are empowered and encouraged to suggest and implement ideas to achieve the company’s goals.

GG2g, LLC

The foundational premise of GG2g is sustainability. Our mission is to keep viable materials from entering the landfill and to repurpose them with little additional energy expenditure. Our desire to “physically” keep our supply chain short has had significant impact in how we do business. Using suppliers in the community around us is a necessity. Sourcing material and production locally is woven into the fabric of our business, and has played a major role in constraining and guiding how we’ve moved forward.

ING Sustainability

ING’s approach is to prevent, manage and where possible, reduce the environmental impact caused by its operations. We are committed to raising employee awareness of environmental issues and encourage environmentally responsible behavior.

Rockville Bank

Rockville Bank is a leader in Community Banking…helping customers save money and providing educational programs to help manage their finances. Now they are leading the way to help Connecticut save energy and improve efficiency to protect the environment. It all adds up to a healthier place for their customers, employees, community and our planet.

Saybrook Point Inn, Marina and Spa

Saybrook Point Inn & Spa is committed to being the most sustainable lodging establishment, while maintaining the most comfortable environment for our guests. Our pristine location at the mouth of the CT River inspires us to be good stewards.

The Siemon Company

By cultivating a culture of continuous improvement, leadership, and community responsibility, the Siemon Company provides its employees a progressively safe and environmentally responsible workplace, provides its customers innovative and environmentally responsible products and services, and encourages its suppliers to utilize effective environmental management systems. Siemon’s Environmental Management System has been certified to the ISO 14001 Standard since 1998 and serves as an operating framework.

Specialty Printing

To systematically eliminate all waste in our company and train our people to eliminate their waste at home. (Waste is not just trash, it is anything that is non-productive.)