Clark Woods LLP

Clark Woods LLP

300 – 906 Roderick Ave.
Coquitlam,BC
V3K 1R1
http://www.clarkwoods.ca
604-330-1777

Clark Woods LLP is dedicated to being a responsible corporate citizen. Sustainability makes up a key pillar of our dedication.

energy

• Turn off lights when not in use
• Turn off workplace electronics when not in use
• Install ENERGY STAR® rated lighting and equipment
• Put reminder stickers on light switches to turn them off
• Optimize heating and cooling systems (21 Celsius when occupied 16 Celsius when unoccupied)
• Use natural lighting whenever possible
• Unblock heat flows by moving furniture
• Switch from incandescent to CFL, HID or LED lighting
• Use laptops whenever possible
• Consider using multi-user CPU computing
• Change old power bars to the latest current sensing power bars

water

• Encourage staff to use efficient rinsing techniques
• Provide refrigerated drinking water
• Scrape dishes rather than rinsing them before washing
• Water dry spot by hand instead of running the whole irrigation system longer.

travel

• Encourage carpooling to company events and offsite meetings
• Hold events along the frequent transit network
• Provide secure bicycle parking facilities for employees
• Provide one washroom facility where the door can be locked for cyclist/runners to freshen up
• Use webinars, video and teleconferencing
• Create a work from home (teleworking) option
• Reduce air travel
• Avoid in-vehicle air conditioning because it increases the fuel consumption of the car
• Offer start and end times that avoid peak periods of travel

waste

• Print only necessary documents
• Send memos, quotes and invoices electronically
• Minimize paper usage in meetings
• Provide recycle stations at key locations
• Subscribe to online newspapers and magazines
• Set up a recycle station for items accepted through Return-it and Foam-only
• Donate outdated electronics
• Use washable cutlery and plates
• Implement a policy of zero waste in office

purchasing

• Purchase FSC Certified or 100% post consumer recycled paper
• Purchase organic, fair trade coffee and tea
• Choose products that don’t produce a lot of waste