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newsrel -- Small businesses lead the way with economically wise and climate-smart strategies
Posted: 13 Jun 2012 15:38:15
5 small Businesses of the Year, 11 Climate Leaders cut climate impact, save money. Release #:12-25 Date:06/13/2012 ARB PIO: (916) 322-2990 CONTACT: Dimitri Stanich 916-322-2825 dstanich@arb.ca.gov Small businesses lead the way with economically wise and climate-smart strategies 5 small Businesses of the Year, 11 Climate Leaders cut climate impact, save money SACRAMENTO - Today, the Air Resources Board held a ceremony to present the winners of the CoolCalifornia.org Small Business Awards, honoring their environmentally sound business strategies that reduce expenses. “These small-business leaders from across the state prove that it only takes a few simple steps to be more sustainable,” said ARB Chairman Mary D. Nichols. “Whether it’s running a hotel or providing legal services they each demonstrated that making smart climate-friendly choices is good for the environment and for their bottom line.” The 16 award winners were selected from 78 competitive applicants, representing a variety of business sectors. These businesses took an array of actions to save money and improve their operations, facilities and practices while reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Steps taken include installation of compact fluorescent lights, solar panels and energy-efficient computer servers; elimination of toxins and solvents; use of eco-friendly products; and, adding automated thermostats and lighting fixtures. Five businesses received the Business of the Year award for demonstrating exceptional climate change management practices and communication. Eleven were acknowledged with the Climate Leader award for taking proactive steps to reduce their impact on our climate and communicating this information to their employees and customers. The winners come from 15 California cities across the state and represent 13 industries, including manufacturing, hotel/lodging, architecture, property rental, environmental services, legal services, and recycling. List of the award winners Businesses of the Year Atlas Disposal, Sacramento Light & Motion Industries, Inc., Monterey Recon Recycling, LLC, San Diego Three Squares Inc., Santa Monica Weston Miles Architects, Morgan Hill Climate Leaders Aqua-Flo, Goleta Casa Madrona Hotel and Spa, Sausalito Cibola Systems Corporation, Orange CleanFlame, Oroville Minagar & Associates, Inc., Irvine Paladin Law Group LLP, Walnut Creek PizzaSalad, The Organic Choice, Thousand Oaks Pure Water Bottling Company, Castroville Sapphos Environmental, Inc., Pasadena Sun Harbor Marina, San Diego Virtually Basic LLC, Citrus Heights The award winners were scored by two-person teams comprised of staff from public agencies and private businesses. ARB staff and leadership further reviewed scores, and conducted site visits and environmental reviews to arrive at final decisions. CoolCalifornia.org is an online resource providing all Californians with the information and tools they need to take climate action. The website features money-saving actions, climate calculators, case studies and links to financial incentives to help individuals, small businesses, local government and youth gain the knowledge needed to take simple steps for a sustainable future. For more information, visit www.coolcalifornia.org. ARB's mission is to promote and protect public health, welfare, and ecological resources through effective reduction of air pollutants while recognizing and considering effects on the economy. The ARB oversees all air pollution control efforts in California to attain and maintain health based air quality standards. Office of Communications 1001 I Street, Sacramento CA 95814. Ph: (916) 322-2990