Conserving the environment

We are working toward long-term environmental sustainability.

Vanguard strives to be financially prudent while ensuring that our operations are environmentally responsible. The goal is to meet our current needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

Our strategy focuses on providing a high-performance, sustainable work environment for the benefit of our crew, clients, and community. We focus on reducing the environmental impact of our operations through the following initiatives:

Energy

Energy efficiency is one of our top priorities. Innovative approaches include alternative conference-room lighting, daylight harvesting, and occupancy sensors in typical office settings. A number of our buildings have received the ENERGY STAR® certification, meaning their energy performance is in the top 25% of all buildings of their type.

Recycling

Our new and enhanced recycling programs include composting in our food-service areas, single-stream recycling, separation and recycling of construction waste, and document destruction.

Commuter benefits

To support alternative transportation options, we have ten electric vehicle charging stations and a carpool program that offers preferred parking. Crew members can buy public transportation passes and vouchers through pre-tax payroll deductions, and shuttle service is provided from local transit stations to Vanguard buildings.

Water

We conserve water by using low-flow fixtures in our buildings and native landscaping on our sites, reducing the need for irrigation.

Materials and resources

We work with products and materials that contain a high concentration of recycled material and are manufactured in an environmentally friendly manner. We minimize the use of natural resources and toxic materials and our buildings’ emissions of waste and pollutants.

Indoor environmental quality

We are committed to providing a healthy and safe working environment. We ensure the quality of our buildings' environments through green cleaning, pest management, and indoor air quality testing.

“Thinking green”

We encourage crew to take the lead on sustainability efforts at work, at home, and in their communities. Our sustainability ambassador volunteers raise awareness through numerous projects and events.