Ingersoll Rand Certified Green Teams 2011 Certifications and Profiles
Green Teams Take Action Worldwide About Green Teams Green Teams are Ingersoll Rand volunteer groups comprised of employees who are committed to reducing the environmental impact of their local facility by engaging with coworkers and local communities. For many years, Green Teams have made our workplaces and communities cleaner, healthier and more efficient. Members share knowledge and passion about environmental issues and drive projects that result in economic, social and environmental improvements. The events and projects implemented by Ingersoll Rand Green Teams contribute greatly to achieving enterprise wide Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) and Operations goals. Interest amongst employees is growing; Ingersoll Rand has doubled the number of teams in 2011 and is on track to double again in 2012, with aspirations to steadily grow until all facilities worldwide have a Green Team. The Center for Energy Efficiency and Sustainability (CEES) at Ingersoll Rand supports and enables the advancement of Green Teams by providing tools, information and expertise. Visit cees.ingersollrand.com. Earning Green Team Certification Ingersoll Rand Green Teams are guided by a document that outlines criteria for achieving certification. Following these guidelines ensures consistency across divisions and geographic regions, as well as implementation of meaningful, measurable activities that are relevant to each location. The entire process is governed by an Advisory Council who evaluates each team s actions and awards certifications. Ingersoll Rand Green Team Certification Levels Beginning Evaluating Improving Succeeding Leading Certified Silver Gold Platinum For each certification level, criteria within the three elements of sustainability must be met: 1. Environment projects completed, in process and planned 2. Economics metrics and reporting 3. Social people and community Learn more about the employees behind green initiatives at Ingersoll Rand: Whitepaper - Step Up to Sustainability (available at cees.ingersollrand.com > Resources)
2011 Green Team Certifications Awarded SILVER Green Team Certification Defined as: Team implements environmental projects in key areas such as waste, water and energy; communicates measured successes to the broader audience; tracks project results via standard metrics (kwh, gallons, etc.); employees repeat activities away from work (at home, in community). Congratulations to the following teams for becoming SILVER Certified Green Teams: Trane Kansas City District Green Team Trane Pueblo Green Team Trane Georgia/Alabama District Green Team Trane Western Washington Office Green Team Trane California District Green Team Ingersoll Rand Davidson Campus Green Team Trane Bridgeton NDC Green Team Trane Monterrey Green Team Ingersoll Rand Olathe C3 Green Team Trane Phoenix DSO Green Team Ingersoll Rand - LCN Princeton Operations Green Team GOLD Green Team Certification Defined as: Team s actions have resulted in significant facility performance improvements, are recognized for facility s environmental excellence, and are included in business operating plans. Team tracks and communicates project results on a regular basis with local employees and Green Team Advisory Council. Results are translated into operational cost savings and productivity gains. There s high level of desire to participate; team plans employee engagement activities on a regular basis, coordinates volunteer activity within local community. Congratulations to the following teams for becoming GOLD Certified Green Teams - see profiles on following pages: Trane Chicago/West Michigan District Green Team Ingersoll Rand Curitiba Green Team Thermo King Galway Green Team Trane Waco Green Team Special Award: Exceptional Performance Selection considerations: A team established in 2008 earned a special award from the Advisory Council in recognition of their consistent commitment to implementing green activities. They have demonstrated year-over-year improvements and are constantly looking for new opportunities. Congratulations to Corporate Center - Dublin (Ireland) Green Team for being named an Exceptional Performance Green Team.
Certified Green Team Profile Implementing the 3 Ps of Sustainability: People, Planet, Profit Ingersoll Rand Green Teams are volunteer groups of employees who strive to reduce the environmental impact of their facility. Their actions make workplaces and communities cleaner, healthier and more efficient, while educating and inspiring others on the benefits of acting sustainably. Projects may be focused on: energy, fuel, chemical or water usage; hazardous and non-hazardous waste reduction; greenhouse gas emissions/clean air; and/or education. Green Team efforts also extend to the people in our communities through support of local charities, parks and recreation facilities, and other neighboring organizations. To become certified, Ingersoll Rand Green Teams must meet rigorous criteria in sustainability and social contributions. The five Green Team Certification levels are Beginning, Evaluating, Improving (SILVER), Succeeding (GOLD) and Leading (PLATINUM). GOLD Certified Green Team: Trane - Chicago/West Michigan District Green Teams implement projects of their choice that result in economic, social and environmental improvements. Following is a selection of completed and ongoing projects driven by the 6-member Trane Chicago/West Michigan Green Team: Clockwise from top left: Mike Van Til, Lisa Williams-Rice, Ed Monroe, Margaret Mount, Diane Dunbar, Susan Swanson. Good environmental and community stewards employees embrace mindset that individual actions can make a positive impact locally and lead to larger global improvements. Specific, Measurable Results Include: Energy Savings Energy audit in 2009 and use of rebates helped defray the cost of updating all lights; resulted in savings of about $10,000 per year, payback was 12 months Environmental Projects Waste Reduction implemented systems to recycle or responsibly dispose of batteries (rechargeables used when possible), cell phones, cardboard, crayons, aluminum, copper, wire, glass, printer supplies, paper, wood, Styrofoam cups, plastic bottle caps, eyeglasses, shoes Chemical Usage converted to more environmentally-progressive products for pest control, landscaping, sidewalk salt, cleaning supplies Energy and Resource Usage installed occupancy sensors to control temperature and light usage, replacing desktop computers with less energy-intensive laptops (ongoing), changed to less frequent lawn mowing and watering Social and Community Projects Team inspires all employees to pledge and adopt personal Acts of Green and include family members Provide help for community members in need via food and toy drives, Adopt a Family at Christmastime, and Caps for Clayton (organization helping children with cancer) Congratulations, Trane - Chicago/West Michigan District Green Team on becoming a GOLD Certified Green Team! Waste Reduction Facility received almost $18,000 in 2011 for recycling scrap metal, wire,copper, and aluminum For More Information Contact Trane - Chicago/West Michigan District Green Team: Mike Van Til, 616.971.1533 or mvantil@trane.com Center for Energy Efficiency and Sustainability cees.ingersollrand.com
Certified Green Team Profile Implementing the 3 Ps of Sustainability: People, Planet, Profit Ingersoll Rand Green Teams are volunteer groups of employees who strive to reduce the environmental impact of their facility. Their actions make workplaces and communities cleaner, healthier and more efficient, while educating and inspiring others on the benefits of acting sustainably. Projects may be focused on: energy, fuel, chemical or water usage; hazardous and non-hazardous waste reduction; greenhouse gas emissions/clean air; and/or education. Green Team efforts also extend to the people in our communities through support of local charities, parks and recreation facilities, and other neighboring organizations. To become certified, Ingersoll Rand Green Teams must meet rigorous criteria in sustainability and social contributions. The five Green Team Certification levels are Beginning, Evaluating, Improving (SILVER), Succeeding (GOLD) and Leading (PLATINUM). GOLD Certified Green Team: Ingersoll Rand - Curitiba, Brazil Green Teams implement projects of their choice that result in economic, social and environmental improvements. Following is a selection of completed and ongoing projects driven by the 14-member Curitiba Green Team: Left to right: Gustavo Freitas, Cesar Carvalho, Debora Schenfeld, Sandro Araujo, Juliana Reinhardt, Manoel Neto, Leoneia de Lima, Milton Fernandes, Mariana Modelli, Paulo Pinto, Thiago Silva, Ivan Braga. Not pictured: Walter Shimoda, Ricardo Chaves. Good environmental and community stewards employees embrace mindset that individual actions can make a positive impact locally and lead to larger global improvements. Specific, Measurable Results Include: Energy and Greenhouse Gas Reductions Facility reduced energy use by 19.5%; reduced GHG emissions by 19.2% Waste Reduction Achieved 41.2% hazardous waste reduction and 3% non-hazardous waste reduction in 2011 Environmental Projects Energy Reduction Made changes based on energy audits and treasure hunts Energy Reduction Program (ERP) - compressor optimization, installed motion-sensitive and low energy lighting fixtures, optimized paint booth Ongoing employee engagement programs, training, best practices sharing Waste Reduction Hosted educational course for 200+ employees and community members on reducing food waste, choosing foods with high nutritional value, healthy preparation, low cost choices Employees collect and recycle PET bottles (almost 2.4 tons in 2011); funds raised buy gifts for underprivileged children in the community Water Reduction Reuse storm water for landscaping, industrial processes and toilets Installed flow controller and aerators on faucets Completed coil tank test and added filtering system Social and Community Projects Host activities for national environmental days on water, trees, the earth On National Tree Day employees planted 60 native trees at facility; Green Team provided information on the importance of trees and suggested native trees to plant at home or in community Congratulations, Ingersoll Rand - Curitiba Green Team on becoming a GOLD Certified Green Team! For More Information Contact Ingersoll Rand - Curitiba, Brazil Green Team: Gustavo Freitas, 55 41 3641-4471 or gustavo.freitas@irco.com Center for Energy Efficiency and Sustainability cees.ingersollrand.com
Certified Green Team Profile Implementing the 3 Ps of Sustainability: People, Planet, Profit Ingersoll Rand Green Teams are volunteer groups of employees who strive to reduce the environmental impact of their facility. Their actions make workplaces and communities cleaner, healthier and more efficient, while educating and inspiring others on the benefits of acting sustainably. Projects may be focused on: energy, fuel, chemical or water usage; hazardous and non-hazardous waste reduction; greenhouse gas emissions/clean air; and/or education. Green Team efforts also extend to the people in our communities through support of local charities, parks and recreation facilities, and other neighboring organizations. To become certified, Ingersoll Rand Green Teams must meet rigorous criteria in sustainability and social contributions. The five Green Team Certification levels are Beginning, Evaluating, Improving (SILVER), Succeeding (GOLD) and Leading (PLATINUM). GOLD Certified Green Team: Thermo King - Galway, Ireland Green Teams implement projects of their choice that result in economic, social and environmental improvements. Following is a selection of completed and ongoing projects driven by the the 25-member Thermo King - Galway Green Team: Left to right: Front row - Kenneth Pyne,Noel Ivers, Gerry Moran, Mike Corcoran, Tony Coppinger, Shaun McClafferty, Tim Folan, Kieran McCann, Tom Monaghan, Brendan o Flaherty, Ciaran Ryan, Denis Mulgannon, Vincent Moran. Back row - Ray Hynes, Tony Stephens, John Costello, Mike Duffy, Gerry McHugh, Mike Conneely. Not pictured: Peter Power, Joe Reilly, Noel o Toole. Good environmental and community stewards employees embrace mindset that individual actions can make a positive impact locally and lead to larger global improvements. Environmental Projects Refrigerant Management reclaim up to 97% of refrigerant charged in some units, account for all refrigerant used on-site, have robust preventive maintenance and monitoring processes in place Waste Reduction packaging guidelines specify the types of packaging required to be shipped with parts, all vendors required to comply Water Conservation water reduction team identifies and implements ways to reduce and re-use water Social and Community Projects Green Team activities and events have expanded to customers, suppliers, and community groups Specific, Measurable Results Include: Congratulations, Thermo King - Galway Green Team on becoming a GOLD Certified Green Team! Energy Reductions Facility reduced energy use 16% normalized in 2011 compared to 2010 Waste Reduction Reduced landfill waste by 32%, reduced incoming packaging by 18%, 2010 to 2011 Water Conservation Reduced water usage 9% For More Information Contact Thermo King - Galway, Ireland Green Team: Tim Folan, +353 91 703230 or tim_folan@irco.com Center for Energy Efficiency and Sustainability cees.ingersollrand.com
Certified Green Team Profile Implementing the 3 Ps of Sustainability: People, Planet, Profit Ingersoll Rand Green Teams are volunteer groups of employees who strive to reduce the environmental impact of their facility. Their actions make workplaces and communities cleaner, healthier and more efficient, while educating and inspiring others on the benefits of acting sustainably. Projects may be focused on: energy, fuel, chemical or water usage; hazardous and non-hazardous waste reduction; greenhouse gas emissions/clean air; and/or education. Green Team efforts also extend to the people in our communities through support of local charities, parks and recreation facilities, and other neighboring organizations. To become certified, Ingersoll Rand Green Teams must meet rigorous criteria in sustainability and social contributions. The five Green Team Certification levels are Beginning, Evaluating, Improving (SILVER), Succeeding (GOLD) and Leading (PLATINUM). GOLD Certified Green Team: Trane - Waco, Texas Green Teams implement projects of their choice that result in economic, social and environmental improvements. Following is a selection of completed and ongoing projects driven by the 15-member Waco Green Team: Left to right: Josh Miller, Cathy Banks, Greg Groves, Adam Madison, Joey Harris, Joyce Weik, Tyrone Settlers, Mary Jones, Randy McClinton, Brian Riddle, Derek Lemanski. Not pictured: Jay Callaway, Eric Cummings, Bryan Hatz, Jason Maks, Mike Young. Good environmental and community stewards employees embrace mindset that individual actions can make a positive impact locally and lead to larger global improvements. Environmental Projects Energy Reduction Reduced Powered Industrial Vehicle (PIV) fleet, converted 50% of forklift fleet from propane to electric Replaced air compressors and light fixtures with energy efficiency models Installed meters and software to monitor and improve energy efficiency Alternative energy projects planned for coming year Waste Reduction implemented 11 recycling streams Water Reduction replaced water-intensive landscaping with xeriscaping Specific, Measurable Results Include: Energy and Greenhouse Gas Reductions Facility reduced energy use 33% from 2009 through 2011, saving about $200,000; reduced GHG emissions by 39%, over 2,000 tons, in 2011 Waste Reduction Achieved 100% hazardous waste reduction and 29% non-hazardous waste reduction in 2011 Water Conservation Reduced water consumption by almost 800,000 gallons, saving about $4,500 Social and Community Projects 21 Community activities involving over 100 employees United Way, Food for Families, blood drives, Texas Trash-Off, and more Over 20 employees participate in community activities away from work coaching, 4-H, youth education, scout masters, higher education advisory committees, volunteer fire and EMS, school boards, and more Congratulations, Trane - Waco Green Team on becoming a GOLD Certified Green Team! For More Information Contact Trane - Waco, Texas Green Team: Greg Groves, 254.299.6383 or ggroves@trane.com Center for Energy Efficiency and Sustainability cees.ingersollrand.com
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