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Reducing Our Carbon Footprint We have taken our environmental stewardship to a new level with the implementation of a Carbon Footprint Reduction Program (CFRP) in 2008. Our goal is to reduce the company’s carbon footprint by 50% within 10 years. In only the first year, we have already accomplished a 5.1% reduction. - In 2008, over 30 Toyota Priuses, hybrid Camrys and alternative fuel vehicles were integrated into the fleet.
- To reduce corporate travel, we established video conferencing at all offices and set employee guidelines for the usage of air travel.
- Our corporate headquarters achieved Gold LEED Certification for its green interior with such features as waterless urinals, motion sensor low-flow faucets, recycled and reused furnishings and low emitting materials.
- We use recycled paper, biodegradable lunchroom products and green cleaning products in all of our office break rooms. To further reduce waste around the office, glass mugs were purchased for every employee greatly reducing our dependency on paper cups.
- The most significant step taken was the construction of a 50kW rooftop photovoltaic (PV) system at the company’s Los Angeles/Orange County office. The PV system went online at the beginning of 2009 and will reduce the office’s annual electrical consumption by 25%.
 These measures are only a starting point to reducing the company’s carbon footprint. Rudolph and Sletten is dedicated to continuing its role as the leader in sustainable construction and is always open to new ideas for carbon reduction and sustainability for ourselves and our clients.
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