- Phone
15201 - Address
4900 Hatfield St
Pittsburgh, PA 15201
Sustainability Practices
Energy Conservation and Management
Incandescent Light Replacement
The business has replaced its incandescent light bulbs (as they have burned out) with CFLs or LEDs.
A. Yes
LED Exit Signs
The business has replaced existing exit signs with LED models or has retrofitted an existing exit sign with LEDs.
A. Yes
Solar Lights/Outdoor Timers
The business uses solar lights or timers for outdoor lighting.
A. Yes
Fluorescent Light Replacement
The business has replaced its fluorescent light bulbs or tubes (as they have burned out) with low-mercury fluorescent light bulbs or tubes.
A. Yes
Task/Zone Lighting
The business uses task lighting and/or zone lighting instead of entire-room overhead lighting.
A. Yes
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
Energy Audit/Assessment
The business has undergone an energy audit or assessment in the past five years
B. Yes, we have conducted our own energy audit/assessment
Own Energy Audit/Assessment Implementation
and has begun to address the results from the audit/assessment (if answered YES to conduct own audit).
A. Yes
Computer Power Settings
The business has adjusted the power settings on its computers to save 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
Energy-Saving Guidelines
or has energy-saving guidelines as to when to adjust its thermostat, such as what temperature should be set the end of the day or when the business is not open (if answered NO to above).
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
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
Tracks Water Usage
The business is aware of its water use and tracks its monthly progress on water usage.
A. Yes
Stormwater Awareness
The business is aware of what happens to the stormwater leaving its property.
A. Yes
WaterSense Fixture
The business has installed at least one WaterSense approved water fixture, such as a faucet, toilet, urinal, or related accessories.
A. Yes
Water Audit/Assessment
The business has undergone a water audit or assessment in the past five years.
B. Yes, we have conducted our own water audit/assessment
Native/Drought-Tolerant Plants
The business has planted native or drought-tolerant plants to reduce watering needs.
A. Yes
Outdoor Watering Timeline
The business waters its outdoor plants/grass before 10 am or after 6 pm.
A. Yes
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
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
Employee Health Encouragement
The business encourages its employees to exercise or stay healthy and fit.
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
Minority, LGBT, or Woman-owned Business
The business is a minority, LGBTQ+, or woman-owned business.
A. Yes
Waste Management
Eliminated Plastic Bag Use
The business has eliminated the use of plastic bags for customer transactions.
A. Yes
Print Preview
The business uses "print preview" on their word processor to reduce wasteful printing.
A. Yes
Waste Tracking
The business is aware of the amount of waste it produces and disposes of and tracks its progress on waste reduction.
A. Yes
Waste Reduction/Recycling Policy
The business has a waste reduction and recycling policy and has informed its employees about waste reduction and proper recycling practices.
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
Donates Usable Items
The business donates usable items, such as furniture, shelving, etc. to organizations such as Pittsburgh Center for Creative Reuse, Construction Junction, Goodwill, or others.
A. Yes
Products, Services, and Purchasing
25% of Products from Local Markets
The business sells products of which at least 25% are made in local markets (defined as within the commonwealth of Pennsylvania or a 150-mile radius from the business).
A. Yes
25% of Supplies from Local Suppliers
The business chooses to purchase at least 25% of its operating supplies from locally-owned suppliers.
A. Yes
Biodegradable/Environmentally-friendly Cleaning Supplies
The business uses biodegradable, environmentally-friendly cleaning supplies (if allowed by law for its industry/sector).
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
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
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
Bike Rack
The business has a bike rack outside its building for customer and employee use, or covered/indoor bike storage space.
A. Yes