The AME Group – Lexington is committed to providing the technology solutions, services and support that will enable our clients to excel in their business. The foundation of the partnership we strive for with each of our clients is based on a thorough understanding our client’s business (including their objectives, strengths and weaknesses) and identifying opportunities for improvement through the application of technology. This level of understanding and partnership allows us to assist our clients in planning, budgeting, implementing, maintaining and supporting their technology infrastructure and solutions.
We’ve developed our capabilities by building a staff filled with experienced, quality-driven IT specialists. And, because of this, we’ve achieved a reputation for having unyielding focus, dedicated customer service, and intuitive technology expertise.
Trusted Technology. Stronger Security. Better Business.
Current Sustainable Practices
Below are the initiatives Integrity IT has completed on the Green Check scorecard.
Sustainability Management and the Green Team
- Develop a written Comprehensive Sustainability Plan that includes goals in these categories; Sustainability Goals, Roles & Responsibilities, Policies & Procedures, Activities & Impact, and Timelines.
- Designate a Sustainability Coordinator or Green Team responsible for managing sustainability initiatives.
- Holds quarterly Green Team meetings.
Awareness, Education, and Outreach
- Includes sustainability tips in a monthly newsletter.
- Provides a sustainability information board in a common area.
- Includes a sustainability statement and training in all new hire materials.
Energy Efficiency
- Uses natural light whenever possible for work space.
- Replaced incandescent lights with compact fluorescent lights (CFLs).
- Established a regular filter maintenance policy for the HVAC system.
- Established a policy for purchasing that requires Energy Star rated appliances and electronics.
- Established a dress code that encourages employees to dress for thermal comfort.
- Established a power-down policy and checklist that includes items such as shutting off lights at night
Waste Reduction and Recycling
- Implemented a basic recycling program.
- Provides clearly marked recycling bins at work stations and/or in common areas
- Encourages employees to use reusables for the fridge and water cooler.
- Train and require staff responsible for cleaning to segregate waste and recyclable materials.
- Use reusable mugs and dishware instead of disposable plates, cups, and utensils.
- Established an electronic waste policy that diverts all e-waste away from landfill.
- Established a policy for environmentally friendly printing such as two-sided printing, reusing copy paper, and electronic document sharing.
Water Conservation
- Establish a policy for purchase of high efficiency (i.e. WaterSense) rated fixtures and appliances.
Water Quality
- Provides outdoor ashtrays to prevent cigarette litter, and make pocket ashtrays available to staff who smoke.
Sustainable Purchasing
- Established a policy to purchase non-Styrofoam cups and plates for use at the workplace or at events.
- Established a policy for purchasing locally, if available.
- Established a policy for purchasing environmentally-friendly cleaning products.
Transportation
- Adopted a telecommuting option for employees.
- Conduct a commuter or employee transportation survey.
- Place bicycle storage closer than any other designated parking spot.
- Implements a no-idling policy.
Future Plans
- Interested in working with Bluegrass Greensource to participate in a community storm drain stenciling.
- Interested in working with the local neighborhood association to coordinate a litter cleanup in the area.
