- Phone
15219 - Address
125 West Station Square Dr
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Sustainability Practices
Occupancy
Eliminated Harmful Chemicals for Pest Control
The business has eliminated the use of harmful chemicals for pest control, both inside and outside its building.
A. Yes
Low Use of VOCs
The business only uses or has only used paints, finishes, coatings, stains, primers, adhesives, and sealants that are low-emitting (i.e., low in volatile organic chemicals [VOCs]).
A. Yes
Transportation
Owner Lives Within 5 Miles
The business is owned by a proprietor who lives within 5 miles of his or her business.
A. Yes
Employees Use Public/Alternative Transport
The business has employees who use public transit or hybrid, electric, or alternative fuel vehicles to commute to and from work.
A. Yes
Employees Bike or Walk
The business has employees who bike or walk to and from work.
A. Yes
Bike Rack
The business has a bike rack outside its building for customer and employee use, or covered/indoor bike storage space.
A. Yes
Hybrid/Electric/Alternative Vehicles for Business Travel
The business uses hybrid, electric, or alternative fuel vehicles for its business-related travel.
A. Yes
Waste Management
Print Preview
The business uses "print preview" on their word processor to reduce wasteful printing.
A. Yes
"Hard-to-recycle" Items
The business recycles larger "hard-to-recycle" items that are able to be recycled (e.g., refrigerators, furniture, etc.).
A. Yes
Eliminated Plastic Bag Use
The business has eliminated the use of plastic bags for customer transactions.
A. Yes
Products, Services, and Purchasing
30% Post-Consumer Recycled Material Paper Products
The business buys paper products (e.g., printing paper, toilet paper, paper towels, etc.) made with at least 30% post-consumer recycled content.
A. Yes
Supports Fair-trade Items
The business supports fair-trade items.
A. Yes
Sustainable/Environmentally-preferable Purchasing Policy
The business has a sustainable/environmentally-preferable purchasing policy (e.g., it seeks out and buys environmentally-friendly cleaning supplies, furniture, and other items).
A. Yes
Energy Conservation and Management
Energy Use Tracking
The Business is aware of how much energy it uses and tracks its monthly progress on energy savings.
A. Yes
Sets Water Heater to 120°F
The business sets its water heater(s) to 120°F, if its water heater uses a tank.
A. Yes
Renewable Energy Installation
The business has installed solar panels, wind turbines, or some other mechanism for harnessing renewable energy.
A. Yes
Phantom Load
The business unplugs little-used appliances, electronic equipment, and lighting fixtures to avoid “phantom load.”
A. Yes
ENERGY STAR Product
The business uses at least one ENERGY STAR approved product, such as an HVAC unit, refrigerator, dishwasher, or computer (look for a blue ENERGY STAR logo on the product.)
A. Yes
Natural Cooling
The business uses natural cooling (e.g., opening windows and doors) in place of air conditioning, when feasible.
A. Yes
Programmable Thermostat
The business uses a programmable thermostat and sets it lower in the winter and higher in the summer.
A. Yes
HVAC System Cleaning
The business replaces filters and or cleans its HVAC system.
A. Yes
Weatherization
The business has sealed leaks around doors, windows, outlets, corners, and other joints ("weatherization").
A. Yes
Building/Pipe Insulation
The business has insulated its pipes and ducts, ceilings, and walls.
A. Yes
Alternative Heating System Installation
The business has installed an alternative heating system (i.e., one that does not heat with oil, gas, or electricity).
A. Yes
Task/Zone Lighting
The business uses task lighting and/or zone lighting instead of entire-room overhead lighting.
A. Yes
Incandescent Light Replacement
The business has replaced its incandescent light bulbs (as they have burned out) with CFLs or LEDs.
A. Yes
Solar Lights/Outdoor Timers
The business uses solar lights or timers for outdoor lighting.
A. Yes
Innovation
Innovation Bonus 1
Tell us about a sustainable initiative not listed in the questionnaire. List sustainable practice:
A. Yes
We promote solar powered electric transportation
Water Conservation and Management
Water Use Reduction Policy
The business has a water use reduction policy and has informed its employees about proper water conservation techniques (e.g., not leaving the faucet running when water is not being used, ensuring that faucets are completely off and not dripping, etc.).
A. Yes
Stormwater Awareness
The business is aware of what happens to the stormwater leaving its property.
A. Yes
Rain Barrels
The business uses rain barrels to capture rainwater for irrigation.
A. Yes
Gravel Use
The business uses gravel in place of non-porous concrete or asphalt.
A. Yes
Naturally-filtering Water Catchment System Use
The business has a rain garden, bioswale, wetland, or other naturally-filtering catchment system to minimize the amount of stormwater reaching sewer system.
A. Yes, we have a rain garden, bioswale, wetland, or other naturally-filtering catchment system
Permeable/Pervious Paving Use
The business uses permeable/pervious paving in place of non-porous concrete or asphalt.
A. Yes, we use permeable/pervious paving in place of non-porous concrete or asphalt
Eliminated Unnatural Chemicals on Green Spaces
The business has eliminated the use of any unnatural chemicals on its green spaces or outdoor plants.
A. Yes
Business Operations and Practices
Guards Against Corruption
The business has policies or code of ethics that guard against corruption.
A. Yes
Up-to-date Housekeeping Items
The business is up-to-date with its bookkeeping and accounting, cash flow, workplace health and safety, licenses and permits, and insurance policies.
A. Yes
Laws and Regulations Compliance
The business is compliant with all applicable laws and regulations (e.g., taxes, health code, etc.).
A. Yes
Marketing Plan
The business has a marketing plan.
A. Yes
Customer Service Policy
The business has a written customer service policy/philosophy and follows it (such as a return or refund policy).
A. Yes
Stategic Business Plan
The business has a strategic, future-oriented business plan in place.
A. Yes
Sustainability Initiative Staff
The business has a designated staff member or team responsible for the oversight and implementation of sustainability initiatives (may include business owner).
A. Yes
Sustainable Practices Training
The business includes sustainable practices in the training of new and existing employees.
A. Yes
Employee Health Encouragement
The business encourages its employees to exercise or stay healthy and fit.
A. Yes
Local/Sustainability Marketing
The business markets itself as a local and sustainability-oriented business.
A. Yes
Pursuing Sustainability Grants
The business has pursued grants for energy efficiency or other sustainability projects, façade improvements, and/or anything else that seeks to improve the business’s performance.
A. Yes
Sustainability Policy/Goals/Principles
The business has a written sustainability policy, sustainability goals, or sustainability principles to guide its operations.
A. Yes
Sponsors Community/School Events
The business sponsors community or school events.
A. Yes
Prohibits Discrimination
The business prohibits discrimination in both hiring and customer service, and values inclusion and diversity.
A. Yes
Interviews Wide Range of Candidates
The business ensures that a wide range of candidates are interviewed for job openings.
A. Yes
Pays Living Wages
The business pays living wages to all of its employees.
A. Yes