Vinland Awarded Communitas Award
August 30, 2010 - Vinland Center is pleased to announce it is a recipient of the 2010 Communitas Award for Excellence in Corporate Social Responsibility. Vinland was recognized for green initiatives taken at its main campus. These initiatives will save the organization more than $10,000 annually.
Green initiatives included:
- Use recycled paper products (napkins, paper towels, etc)
- New napkin and hand towel dispensers reduce use by 50 percent
- Replaced chemical cleaning solutions with an ionized spray device (after using this product for 5 years, Vinland will save the equivalent of 93 gallons of gasoline and 2 barrels of oil)
- Re-insulated the building to an R24 factor
- Weatherized outside doors
- Installed programmable thermostats
- Installed occupancy light sensors in client rooms and offices
- Replaced lighting with energy-efficient bulbs
The Communitas Awards is an international effort to recognize the spirit of communitas - people helping people. Communitas nominees are evaluated based on the extent and effectiveness of their programs. The size and potential scope of the nominee is also taken into consideration.
"By recognizing individuals, organizations and companies for their volunteerism and socially responsible business practices, we are hoping to not only bring attention to great programs, but are working with community minded leaders to make the spirit of communitas an essential element of every business," said Ed Dalheim, executive director of Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals (AMCP). The AMCP sponsors the Communitas Awards.
