We are committed to protecting the environment by incorporating sustainable solutions in the way we do business. Our environmental sustainability strategy aims to protect the planet and allow shareholders to invest and customers to purchase conscientiously and responsibly.
corporate headquarters
By reducing the size of our corporate headquarters, we reduce our energy consumption and emissions.
We recently exited the Peace Coliseum, our prior corporate headquarters, and now lease office space that is approximately 200,000 square feet smaller than the space we had been using.
With less space to heat, cool, and maintain, we anticipate a significant reduction in our energy consumption and carbon emissions.
travel reduction
By reducing unnecessary car travel, we reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and protect our planet.
We discourage unnecessary car travel at our corporate headquarters by:
- Locating our new headquarters in a transit-oriented development near a commuter rail station.
- Our new headquarters is within walking distance of hotels, multi-family and single-family residences, restaurants, and other amenities.
- Having certain customer service and technology employees work remotely, eliminating the need to commute to work.
We discourage unnecessary car travel at our Sligo Ireland office by:
- Locating it in a bicycle friendly location.
- Offering on-site bike storage.
responsible shipping
We are a proud member of the EPA’s SmartWay Program for Shippers.
We require our shipping partners to be dedicated to the environment and committed to sustainable shipping. Through our carrier screening process, we work with carriers who are committed to reducing Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions, participate in the EPA SmartWay Program, and have a five- to eight-year plan that includes the following:
- Sustainability objectives with plans to achieve desired outcomes, including utilization of a domestic fuel source.
- Means to measure their GHG output within their organization and what plans are in place to reduce GHG emissions.
- Measurement of the mile run percentage of natural gas and electric tractors as compared to diesel tractors and a plan to reduce dependency on diesel tractors.
We invest in technology partners for shipment consolidation to optimize our shipping partner routes to ensure more efficient deliveries.
corporate headquarters
- Smart printers restrict unnecessary printing.
- Annual reports and proxy statements offered in digital format to avoid unnecessary printing and mailing.
fulfillment center
- At our operated fulfillment center, we are mindful of the products we use in packaging and are conscientious about recycling our packaging waste.
- 90% of all wooden pallets are made from re-purposed wood.
- 100% of all void fill (air pillows) are made from recycled materials.*
- We offered new environmental awareness training to our employees in 2024.
In 2017, we completed construction of the “Peace Coliseum” facility, which served as our corporate headquarters until late 2024.
Peace Coliseum achieved LEED Gold-Certification by implementing several environmental strategies, including:
- Selecting a former EPA Superfund site as the location for the building.
- Installing View Dynamic Glass, to reduce energy use and improve employee comfort by automatic tinting based on the sun's orientation, time of year, and local weather conditions.
- Using a heating and cooling system that uses Variable Refrigerant Flow technology, resulting in energy usage 33% lower than the average comparable building.
- Installing motion-based lighting to reduce unnecessary energy consumption.
- Using water-saving plumbing fixtures, to reduce potable water waste by approximately 35%.
- Offsetting power consumption in the amenities building with energy-producing solar panels we installed.
- Offering electric vehicle charging stations for employee and guest use at the Peace Coliseum.
Although we exited the Peace Coliseum in late 2024, we believe the facility will continue to provide many of the environmental benefits we created for years to come.
* refers to products mostly comprised of repurposed materials but may not be comprised of 100% repurposed materials