Accountable to the Planet

We’ve been ahead of the curve in green consciousness for some time now, having taken measures such as the installation of sensor lighting and the imposition of a strict recycling program. But due to growing environmental concerns, we have recently stepped up our efforts to do everything possible to push the green agenda, including the introduction of an on-line portal to facilitate the digital delivery and permanent storage of tax returns and financial statements. Our clients, with password access to their personal portal, will never need paper copies again.

Green Fee Reduction

We believe the most important aspect of greening Breard is to examine our place in the supply chain. We’re looking at all of our vendors to make certain they are green or intend to be soon. We are also encouraging our clients to become green by offering a 3% reduction in our fees to all eco-friendly firms.

ENVIRONMENTAL PRACTICES

How is Breard greening? Let us count the ways…

  • Portal for digital delivery of tax returns and financial statements
  • 3% fee discount for all green clients
  • Recycling of all bottles and cans
  • Recycling of all paper
  • Use of recycled printer toner cartridges
  • Use of recycled printer paper and paper goods
  • Double-sided printing when possible
  • Usage of virtual machines to save energy
  • Reusable, washable drinking cups for employees
  • No use of Styrofoam, paper cups or plastic utensils
  • Sensor lighting in all zones
  • Live green plant on every desk
  • Annual companywide meeting to review and supplement energy saving and eco-friendly practices
  • Hiring of employees from local areas whenever possible
  • Client assignment based on Breard CPA’s home address when possible
  • Encouragement of employee carpools
  • Spring and autumn bike-to-work-weeks
  • Use of mass transit travel whenever possible
  • Elimination of rental car use whenever possible
  • Purchase of carbon credits to offset air travel
  • Overnight stays in green hotels when possible
  • Low-flow toilets
  • Use and recycling of fluorescent bulbs
  • Use of non-toxic paint

Environmental Goals

We plan to complete the following by mid-2010:

  • Complete analysis of supply chain vendor green practices
  • Complete energy efficiency evaluation
  • Thorough carbon footprint measurement
  • Analysis of potential lifecycle extension of products used