commitments shrink City Hall Inc.’s dedicating their time, effort, and resources to environmental footprint, they also reduce these and other causes. Through City Hall Inc.’s operating costs and increase profitability. Matching Funds program, the firm has donated more than $150,000 to its employees’ chosen Philanthropic Contributions charitable causes since the program was City Hall Inc. also generous philanthropic launched in 2010. contributions to both local and global causes. These include a $100,000 contribution to the Taken together, City Hall’s commitments to NYC Cool Roofs program in New York City in environmental sustainability and philanthropy 2011 to support the City’s efforts to paint nearly demonstrate that the firm is ready and willing 4 million square feet of rooftops white, which to take on the challenge to create a healthier helps reduce energy use and lowers GHG environment and a better quality of life for emissions from the city’s one million buildings. future generations. City Hall Inc. employees, however, are at the heart of the firm’s philanthropic efforts, Water Conservation the City Hall Building to achieve an additional 2% reduction in carbon intensity. Recognizing effects of climate change on water scarcity, as well as its own environmental impact, City Hall Inc. has committed to taking steps to reduce its water consumption. In 2011, City Hall Inc. consumed 40 million gallons of water costing it over $500,000 in utility bills. By switching to more water efficient appliances, tightening outstanding water leaks, installing aerators on all faucets, and educating staff on the importance of water conservation, water consumption has been cut by 22% since 2011. This is enough water to provide all of the water needs for 90 typical American households for a year. Fostering Behavioral Changes City Hall Inc. has developed strategies focusing on behavioral changes through energy-saving competitions. The first year of the competition in the Manhattan Municipal Building realized an 8% energy savings, translating to a 2% reduction in overall carbon intensity. City Hall Inc. aims to continue the energy-saving competition and create a new competition that includes
commitments shrink City Hall Inc.’s environmental footprint, they also reduce operating costs and increase profitability. Philanthropic Contributions City Hall Inc. also generous philanthropic contributions to both local and global causes. These include a $100,000 contribution to the NYC Cool Roofs program in New York City in 2011 to support the City’s efforts to paint nearly 4 million square feet of rooftops white, which helps reduce energy use and lowers GHG emissions from the city’s one million buildings. City Hall Inc. employees, however, are at the heart of the firm’s philanthropic efforts, dedicating their time, effort, and resources to these and other causes. Through City Hall Inc.’s Matching Funds program, the firm has donated more than $150,000 to its employees’ chosen charitable causes since the program was launched in 2010. Taken together, City Hall’s commitments to environmental sustainability and philanthropy demonstrate that the firm is ready and willing to take on the challenge to create a healthier environment and a better quality of life for future generations. Water Conservation Recognizing effects of climate change on water scarcity, as well as its own environmental impact, City Hall Inc. has committed to taking steps to reduce its water consumption. In 2011, City Hall Inc. consumed 40 million gallons of water costing it over $500,000 in utility bills. By switching to more water efficient appliances, tightening outstanding water leaks, installing aerators on all faucets, and educating staff on the importance of water conservation, water consumption has been cut by 22% since 2011. This is enough water to provide all of the water needs for 90 typical American households for a year. Fostering Behavioral Changes City Hall Inc. has developed strategies focusing on behavioral changes through energy-saving competitions. The first year of the competition in the Manhattan Municipal Building realized an 8% energy savings, translating to a 2% reduction in overall carbon intensity. City Hall Inc. aims to continue the energy-saving competition and create a new competition that includes the City Hall Building to achieve an additional 2% reduction in carbon intensity.
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