Corporate Social Responsibility
Our Corporate Social Responsibility efforts are closely aligned with our company vision. Applus+ is committed to being a deeply responsible company contributing positively to the communities that we serve and to the environment.
King County Solid Waste Division announces Best Workplaces for Recycling and Waste Reduction. Fall 2009:
King County’s Solid Waste Division has named [your business here] to the third-annual Best Workplaces for Recycling & Waste Reduction, one of 65 organizations to make the list this year. This King County workplace is being recognized for strong internal recycling programs and for their commitment to reducing the amount of waste their company produces.
To qualify as a Best Workplace for Recycling & Waste Reduction, organizations met at least 10 criteria out of a list of 33 good business recycling practices—choices that range from placing recycling bins by every desk, to collecting food scraps for on or off-site composting, to having internal ‘green teams’ that support the business’ programs.
“King County is pleased to see the list of Best Workplaces for Recycling and Waste Reduction continue to grow from year to year,” said Sharon Aller, King County program manager for the campaign. “Businesses like [your business name] show demonstrate the value of creative approaches to recycling and reducing waste in the workplace – from desks, kitchens and break rooms, to warehouses, fleets and anywhere else where employees generate recyclable materials or can reduce waste.”
King County releases the Best Workplaces for Recycling & Waste Reduction list annually. The goal of the list is to recognize the top recyclers and waste reducers, and help motivate others in the local business community to improve recycling and waste practices. To learn more about what these businesses are doing to improve recycling programs, visit www.kingcounty.gov/recyclemore.
Earth Day 2009:
Thirteen members of the Applus+ Team in Atlanta, Georgia provided help to the Atlanta Good Shepherd Community Church on Earth Day 2009. The Applus+ Team prepped the land for planting and vegetation in addition to removing rocks, debris and planted flowers, spices and vegetables. The Church will be planting greens, onions, cabbage, and new trees.
Clean Air Conference:
Applus+ has sponsored the Clean Air Conference hosted by Colorado State University for over four years in a row.
JPMorgan Chase Corporate Challenge:
Applus+ participated in the 25th annual JPMorgan Chase Corporate Challenge in Chicago on May 25th. The Challenge attracted a record crowd of 19,031 entrants from 519 companies, a 23-percent increase from 2005. But, more than the sheer numbers, the enthusiasm and creativity were off the charts.
CITA:
CITA has held its 11th International Conference in Chicago, Illinois.USA. CITA is the international organization dedicated to improving road safety and protecting the environment by developing international best practice for the inspection of road vehicles. CITA has members in all continents of the world, inspecting over 200 million vehicles a year. Attendance by 192 delegates from about 40 countries made the Conference uniquely representative of international opinion and expertise on vehicle inspection, confirming CITA’s status as the world reference in the field of Periodic and Roadside motor vehicle inspection. The Chicago conference’s theme “Regional Perspective on Roadworthiness Enforcement” provided the opportunity for delegates to endorse CITA’s strategy to be more representative, more creative and more influential in shaping international thinking and policies for roadworthiness inspection, taking account of the major and rapid changes.
