1. Our employee-owners recognize and celebrate the fact that industry and ecology are inherently connected, and, we acknowledge that our everyday business activities inevitably have an impact, or cost, on this beautiful planet.
2. As responsible leaders of this company and the San Diego business community, we are eager to reduce our impact and we actively seek ways to reduce our consumption of resources, and increase our efficiency, in everything that we do. Beyond these efforts, we also recognize the value of supporting others in their efforts to protect this beautiful planet and all its species.
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2008
Arbor Day Foundation envisions a world where trees and forests are abundant, healthy, sustainable, and highly valued by all people. ADF helps protect and improve by promoting rain forest preservation, urban and community forestry, and tree planting throughout the world.
California Wilderness Coalition protects the natural landscapes that make California unique, providing clean air and water, a home to wildlife, and a place for recreation and spiritual renewal. CWC is the only organization dedicated to protecting and restoring California's wild places and native biodiversity on a statewide level. Communities for a Better Environment helps achieve environmental health and justice by building grassroots power in and with communities of color and working-class communities. Garden Raised Bounty is a nonprofit organization dedicated to nourishing strong communities by empowering people to grow good food. GruB is guided by core values: caring youth and adult partnerships, strong communities, sustainable land stewardship, education, and improve quality of life and nutrition through therapeutic garden programs.
The Natural Resources Defense Council's purpose is to safeguard the Earth: its people, its plants and animals and the natural systems on which all life depends. NRDC affirms the integral place of human beings in the environment and strive to protect nature in ways that advance the long-term welfare of present and future generations. Rails-to-Trails Conservancy is working with communities to preserve unused rail corridors by transforming them into trails, enhancing the health of America's environment, economy, neighborhoods and people. The mission of RTC is to create a nationwide network of trails from former rail lines and connecting corridors to build healthier places for healthier people. San Diego County Bicycle Coalition is dedicated to making bicycling better in San Diego through educational programs, promoting awareness of bicyclists and bicycling issues, reviewing infrastructure improvements, and acting as a voice for bicyclists to elected officials and decision makers throughout the San Diego region. San Diego Coastkeeper protects the region’s bays, beaches, watersheds and ocean for the people and wildlife that depend on them. We balance community outreach, education, and advocacy to promote stewardship of clean water and a healthy coastal ecosystem. San Diego Oceans Foundation is to promote ocean stewardship by leading community-supported projects that enhance the ocean habitat, protect ecosystems, encourage sustainable use of the oceans resources, and provide solutions to environmental challenges. The San Diego River Park Foundation is working to restore the San Diego River and create 52 miles of river park systems connecting Ocean Beach to Julian. According to Feng Shui, a healthy flow of river is essential for healthy flow of chi and prosperity.
Shakti Rising is a leading-edge organization working to create large-scale social change by providing holistic, empowerment-based programs that facilitate individual and community transformation. |
2007
American Forests is the nation's oldest non-profit citizens' conservation organization. AF works to protect, restore and enhance the natural capital of trees and forests. Healthy forests filter water, remove air pollution, sequester carbon, and provide homes for wildlife.
Garden Raised Bounty is a nonprofit organization dedicated to nourishing strong communities by empowering people to grow good food. GruB is guided by core values: caring youth and adult partnerships, strong communities, sustainable land stewardship, education, and improve quality of life and nutrition through therapeutic garden programs.
Green Empowerment bring electricity and water to communities in the less developed world through renewable energy systems to stimulate positive social and economic advantages and assist with feasibility studies, technical training, project construction, commissioning, organizational planning, publicity and fundraising.
The Natural Resources Defense Council's purpose is to safeguard the Earth: its people, its plants and animals and the natural systems on which all life depends. NRDC affirms the integral place of human beings in the environment and strive to protect nature in ways that advance the long-term welfare of present and future generations. Rails-to-Trails Conservancy is working with communities to preserve unused rail corridors by transforming them into trails, enhancing the health of America's environment, economy, neighborhoods and people. The mission of RTC is to create a nationwide network of trails from former rail lines and connecting corridors to build healthier places for healthier people. San Diego Oceans Foundation is to promote ocean stewardship by leading community-supported projects that enhance the ocean habitat, protect ecosystems, encourage sustainable use of the oceans resources, and provide solutions to environmental challenges. The San Diego Foundation's Environment Working Group is working to preserve the San Diego regions' treasured environmental resources so all generations will enjoy clean air, safe water, and natural areas for people and wildlife. To better protect our health, local wildlife, and the many natural qualities that make the San Diego region's special place to live, the Environment Working Group has three initiatives: Land and Watershed Conservation, Clean Environments Healthy Communities, and Climate Change. Surfrider Foundation is a nonprofit environmental organization dedicated to the protection and enjoyment of the world's oceans, waves and beaches for all people, through conservation, activism, research and education. SURFRIDER is committed to preserving natural living and non-living diversity and ecological integrity of the coastal environment. Sustainable Conservation is an award-winning nonprofit organization advancing the stewardship of natural resources using innovative, pragmatic strategies that actively engage businesses and private landowners in conservation. Founded in 1992, Sustainable Conservation partners with business, agriculture and government leaders to find practical ways for the private sector to protect clean air, clean water and healthy ecosystems.
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