Tetra Tech

Current Sustainable Practices

Below are the initiatives Tetra Tech has completed on the Green Check scorecard.

Sustainability Management and Green Team

• Designate a Sustainability Coordinator or Green Team responsible for managing sustainability initiatives

Awareness, Education, and Outreach

• Provide a sustainability information board in a common area such as a break room or kitchen.
• Promote sustainability accomplishments in external marketing materials.
• Provide volunteers for community environmental events annually.
• Host an environmental event at your location.
• Sponsor an environmental booth at an existing community event.
• Attend a sustainability workshop.

Energy Efficiency

• Established a power-down policy and checklist that includes items such as shutting off lights at night.
• Replace incandescent or CFL lights with LED lights – 76-100% replacement.
• Established a regular filter maintenance policy for your HVAC system.
• Has the HVAC system evaluated every 2 years by a certified service provider.
• Install programmable thermostats and use them to adjust temperature during unoccupied hours.
• Install power strips and equipment to power down during non-business hours.
• Perform external lighting audit.
• Daylight work spaces wherever possible.

Waste Reduction and Recycling

• Implement a basic recycling program.
• Conduct a waste audit (within the last two years).
• Provide clearly marked recycling bins at work stations and/or in common areas. Recycling bins are paired with a waste bin.
• Use reusable mugs and dishware instead of disposable plates, cups, and utensils.
• Establish a policy for environmentally friendly printing such as two sided printing, reusing copy paper, and electronic document sharing.
• Establish an electronic waste policy that diverts all e-waste away from landfill.

Water Conservation

• Conduct a water audit.
• Installed water efficient toilets in all of the restrooms.

Water Quality

• Establish a policy of proper hazardous waste and chemical disposal.
• Establish a policy for fats, oils and grease, distribute to staff and post in key areas.
• Post information in restrooms about proper disposal of flushable wipes and other items.
• Install outdoor ash trays to prevent cigarette litter.
• Before washing parking lots, sweep debris/litter and do not use cleaners.

Urban Forestry and Landscapes

• Participate in a community reforestation project.

Transportation Efficiency

• Establish and implement a no-idling policy.
• Conduct a commuter or employee transportation survey.
• Adopt a telecommuting option and make it available to employees.

Innovation

• Uses geothermal energy.
• Reuses office supplies and materials whenever possible.
• Produces an annual sustainability report card.
• Holds an annual donation drive during the holiday season.