Message #70619

[sparkles_95130]

Great solutions, not much more to add but here are a few we've done:

* Motion sensors for lighting in all conference rooms so they turn off when not in use
* Power saving features to put things like the copier in standby mode or off when not in use
* Preferred airlines/hotels we've contracted for lower rates
* Coffee mug & water bottle give aways to use less paper cups
* Installed water filter so no bottled water
* During hot spells/high engery usage (called by out state gov as "spare the air days") we lower/turn off the air-conditioner and turn off every other bank of lights/all lights near windows
* no binders delivered at mtgs/no print-outs either - all sent electronically prior to meetings and projected instead
* no hard copy files if possible -- as an admin I have very little paper files (maybe 1/2 a desk drawer). We scan and keep files electronically.

* Also, there is something to be said here for the engagement, morale, and retention of employees. This effects your bottom-line in recruitment and new hire costs.

Not sure if it would help you but there may be productivity stats that would help you in this. For example, I worked at a company where all cafeteria food was free. Why? Because statistics show you get more productivity if people don't get in their cars to leave. If they leave they often take a over an hour for lunch/errands. If they don't you get a lot who take much less time overall. Time is money. --Where I work lots of people work from home on Fridays. Do bagels get them in the office?