Ketchum
Ketchum Creates a Sustainable Workplace
When it comes to the environment, Ketchum practices what it helps its clients preach. The agency has long been an advocate of responsible energy use, and its businesses around the world have set policies to reduce waste, increase energy efficiency and promote sustainable business practices with employees. Highlighted here are efforts underway by the Ketchum San Francisco office. Similar efforts are underway in Ketchum offices around the world.
- Providing reusable fabric bags and water bottles for staff use
- Encouraging mass transit or alternative transportation through fare discount programs and by providing shower/locker facilities so staff can refresh after walking or biking
- Installing cost-effective carpet squares that extend flooring lifespan, minimize the use of cleaning products and are part of a manufacturer downstream recycling program
- Recycling paper, cardboard, glass, plastic and other resources and composting food waste and other degradable materials in bins throughout the office, resulting in a 50 percent total garbage volume drop since 2007
- Using recycled, chlorine- and acid-free paper in all printers and copiers and recycled or sugar cane-based notebooks and file folders
- Using washable service ware or compostable cutlery, plates, cups and recycled paper towels and napkins in all foodservice areas
- Providing a filtered water delivery service to eliminate landfill impacts of single-use plastic bottles
- Encouraging out-of-town visitors to join the company's efforts by taking advantage of a corporate discount at Orchard Garden, a local "green" hotel
Ketchum West San Francisco has reduced its electricity consumption by 18 percent over the past two years through a combination of equipment replacement, maintenance and conservation.