Pledge Directory
Hemlock Printers
Hemlock Printers
7050 Buller Avenue
Burnaby, BC V5J 4S4
www.hemlock.com
604-439-5000 | teresa@hemlock.com
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Our Pledge:
- Conduct BC Hydro energy audit to update lighting with newer LED technology to reduce energy consumption.
- Formalize and expand current sustainable purchasing practices.
- Expand and improve the scope of our Zero Carbon Neutral printing program.
- Replace current diesel courier van to hybrid diesel.
- Participate in an annual environmentally focused community event.
- Publish a 2014-2015 Fiscal Year Sustainability Report
- Participate in an annual environmentally focused community event.
- Reduce emissions by 33% below our 2007 baseline by 2020.
- By 2015 invest in energy efficiency of our plant and improve workplace practices to cut electrical consumption by 10%.
- Improve our signage and waste handling to improve landfill diversion rates
Past/Ongoing Actions:
- Became FSC Certified in 2004.
- Became Green-e Certified in 2012.
- Became Climate Smart alumni in 2012.
- Operationally carbon neutral since 2007.
- Set a 33% greenhouse gas reduction target by 2020.
- Active Sustainability Committee which meets every 2 months.
- Performed a BC Hydro Power Smart audit and retrofitted lighting in 2008.
- Created Offcuts for Charity program in 2007.
- Use extensive recycling and organics composting throughout our building.
- Published Global Reporting Initiative Standard Sustainability Report for 2012.
- Hand dryers installed in restrooms to reduce paper towel consumption
