PMSC has long been committed to supporting and gaining expertise in sustainability and green initiatives. Significant investments in our own Corporate buildings when we were located in Florida dramatically reduced our carbon footprint. Whenever and wherever a new system or piece of equipment required upgrading or replacement, we looked to our talented managers and consulted with our Building Professional Services division for input and feedback. Our first-hand experience enables us to make specific, effective and creative recommendations to our clients. Now that we’re in beautiful Colorado, we strive to make energy-efficient decisions, such as the purchase of all recyclable paper products, access to reusable containers for beverages and food, etc.
Environmentally-Responsible Solutions and Products
Our employees undergo a continuous training program for our contracts. We provide our personnel with the most up-to-date methods of accomplishing their jobs in a more efficient and proficient manner. We offer our personnel the opportunity to attend classes and seminars sponsored by manufacturers of the equipment at our contract sites, and provide our supervisors and lead persons the opportunity to attend classes to enhance their performances. Supervisors and lead persons then provide ongoing training programs for personnel under their supervision. Special training emphasis is placed on hazardous material handling, green technologies/product use, and any existing environmentally unstable condition.
As an example, any fluorescent tubes replaced are with environmentally-friendly ‘green tip’ tubes or LEDs where permitted. Removed tubes considered hazardous waste are stored and removed by a fully compliant EPA/DOT licensed hazardous waste removal company.
PMSC utilizes bio-based products whenever available. Bio-based products are our products of choice. Should these products not be available, government-approved ‘green seal’ certified products are utilized. Since many products are yet to be developed using bio-based technologies, our company utilizes green seal certified products. As products are developed and become available, however, we present the new product to the Government for approved usage.
Corporate Environmental Sustainability Statement
At PMSC, we recognize the benefits of managing our business with reusable and sustainable products and services, allowing us to operate in a green environment.
We chose to become an industry leader, guiding our clients toward a green, sustainable path by:
- Educating, leading and acting as a resource for our clients to operate in an ecologically sustainable manner.
- Helping our clients in distinguishing between the various applications available in the greening industry.
- Recommending solutions to Federal, State or Building mandates.
- Assisting the Federal Government by identifying green solutions that are economically advantageous.
Green Links
Portfolio Manager (Energy Star)
Energy Star, sponsored by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), uses Portfolio Manager as a valuable tool for rating your building. Portfolio Manager is going through some major changes—making it easier than ever to use and receive an Energy Star rating for facilities. Achieving this rating is a key first step in greening your facility and discovering areas of success and areas of weakness.
A Plaque of Recognition is received with a 75 and above rating. A rating under 75 identifies onsite staff issues you can focus on to achieve Energy Star.
Energy Star is a fantastic first step to an eventual LEED certification, and is strongly recommended as a starting point.