Environmental and Social Responsibility
Meyer has always been well aware of the high environmental cost a residential and corporate relocation and storage business can generate.
As corporate citizens, we have always taken it upon ourselves to implement procedures and practices that exceed local, state, and federal guidelines to become responsible for the natural resources that are required to run our business. From plans initiated by our employees, to smart partnerships, and executive-level changes in corporate practices, we have developed a two-pronged Green Initiative that reduces our carbon footprint: Energy Management, and Waste Management. To give back and support our local communities in need, we developed the Social Responsibility Initiative.
Energy Mangement
Waste Management
Social Responsibility
Energy Mangement
- Solar panels are installed at two different warehouse locations. These clean and energy efficient systems supply up to 70% of the warehouse’s energy requirements. We have plans to install even more solar panels in the upcoming years.
- We incorporate energy efficient T-8 bulbs throughout our offices and warehouses.
- Our offices and warehouses are designed with strategically placed skylights to maximize the use of natural light over electric. Newer facilities are constructed in accordance with energy-efficient standards.
- As a UniGroup agent, our trucks are required to be fuel-efficient. A partnership with TransAdvantage grants us access to fuel-saving technology including Auxiliary Power Units, Tire Inflation Systems, and Low Rolling Resistance Tires. We only purchases vehicles that are Certified Clean Idle.
Waste Management
- We recycle 90% of the corrugated material that enters our facilities. With seven different business lines requiring their use, we recycle tens of thousands of pounds of cardboard every year.
- We employ reusable plastic crates in our relocation business lines, reducing the amount of packing material necessary for each project.
- Through an employee initiative, Meyer personnel can turn in used plastic bottles that are collected and sent to an external recycling agency.
- Secure shredding bins have been placed throughout all of our facilities and offices to allow employees to recycle their paper waste.
Meyer securely recycles all of its old electronics. This company accepts our old computers, printers, servers, hardware, hard drives, network cables, and computer accessories. Our electronics never end up in a landfill.
Social Responsibility
For years Meyer has been committed to helping our local community in any way that we can. Here are some of the annual charities we participate in:
- Connecticut Children’s Medical Center Cycle of Life event
- Holiday Bear Drive
- Holiday 5k Run for Toys
