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VSP’s Green Guardians: Spreading the “green” word

Posted on March 17th, 2010 by Kristi F.

Kristi F. is a member of VSP's Client Services team and a VSP Green Guardian.

Hello readers! I am VERY excited to have been asked to blog about VSP’s Green Initiatives! Do you have any idea just how serious we are as a company to be more environmentally responsible?

We take it so seriously that it’s been reflected in VSP Global’s values. Oh, you didn’t know? Check out #5!

1. We care
2. We are a team
3. We are trustworthy, honest, and respectful
4. We create the future

5. We support our community and environment
6. We have fun

I happen to be a member of VSP’s Green Guardians - a wonderful team of like-minded greenies and I have to tell you, we are serious about spreading the word. We not only want to support our colleagues in thinking more about green practices at work, but hope to spread the message to the public as well.

VSP's Green Guardians - Thats me in the lower center holding the reusable shopping bag!

In future posts, I hope to keep you up to date on what kinds of projects the Green Guardians are working on and special activities we are participating in. I also look forward to visiting some of the different green projects VSP is developing to make an impact, and LOTS of feedback from you!

I like fresh ideas and want to know what I can do to get you fired up about my second favorite subject, the environment…My family being #1, of course.

I encourage you to ASK me LOTS of questions. Comment on my blogs. I don’t mind getting a little personal or having to do a little research on the side. I actually love the subject so much that I would thoroughly enjoy the research process.

I can’t wait to hear from you and look forward to writing my future posts. My mind is reeling with possible topics to bring to you!

File under: Environment | Tagged: Environmental Sustainability Program, Green Guardians, Green Initiatives, VSP Global Values
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VSP Vision Care Honored as Regional Business of the Year

Posted on December 17th, 2009 by Jill N

Today, the Sacramento Area Council of Governments (SACOG) recognized VSP‘s efforts to reduce our carbon footprint and protect the environmental health of our region. VSP received the SACOG Salutes! Business of the Year award for our work towards CO2 reductions through alternative mode transportation, and use of eco-friendly materials and operations.

Carlos O., Steve H., and Ana C. of VSP Corporate Services team, pose with Rancho Cordova City Councilmember Linda Budge (right center).

Carlos O., Steve H., and Ana C. of VSP's Corporate Services team, pose with Rancho Cordova City Councilmember Linda Budge (right center).

One of VSP’s corporate values is to support the community and environment we live in. We envision a campus that is environmentally responsible, healthy and prosperous, improving the quality of life of not only our employees, but also our community.

Our platinum LEED-EB certification in 2008 was a significant culmination of our efforts, and while it marks a milestone in VSP’s ongoing efforts to become a model of energy and resource efficiency, it has been just the starting point for us. We’re working towards LEED certification for our entire headquarter campus and are actively working on additional initiatives to further lower our carbon footprint. Carlos O. and Ana C. joined our Corporate Services Director, Steve H., representing VSP as key members of a dedicated team that runs our Environmental Sustainability Program.

VSP’s goal is to continue to lead the way for other companies to implement sustainable business practices and being recognized by an organization such as SACOG is a great asset in working towards that goal.

Take a look as Steve accepts this prestigious award!