Chosen as one of Canada's Greenest Employers for 2009:
By Richard Yerema, Mediacorp Canada Inc. staff editor (Apr 16, 2009)
Some of the reasons why Vancity Group was selected as one of Canada's Greenest Employers (2009):
encourages members to reduce their fossil fuel consumption, with discounted loan rates for hybrid vehicles and energy efficient home renovation
recently reached its goal of going carbon neutral (two years ahead of schedule) through reductions in the company's greenhouse gas emissions combined with investments in climate-friendly projects to offset its remaining emissions
continues to reduce its emissions through the unique "Cut the Carbon" campaign (in partnership with BC Hydro), challenging employees in educational and fun ways to reduce their office footprints and rewarding employees for their efforts with monthly chances to win appropriate prizes, from solar-powered flashlights to bicycle gear
operates a unique green building grant program, funded by profits from its credit card operations
a regular participant (and winner) in Vancouver's commuter challenge with over 50% of employees coming to work via public transit or alternative transit, including car pooling and bicycling
maintains a small fleet of Smart Cars and easy-to-ride bicycles so head office employees can travel to meetings and appointments while leaving their own cars at home
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