The Phelps Group Business Greening Initiatives

We're Santa Monica's biggest commercial solar installation.
Seen here from the air, our 64-kilowatt array generates 30 percent of our total electrical supply, saving the equivalent of 7,572 barrels of oil over a 25-year period.

We're detoxing our environment.
We've switched to less toxic cleaning supply chemicals, non-aerosol, non-toxic bathroom air fresheners, non-chlorine bleached coffee filters and more.

People are talking about us.
We're making headlines with local papers The Palisades Post and the Santa Monica Daily Press.

And this is just the beginning.
We've made a commitment to designate time to educate associates on conservation initiatives, including regularly sharing tips on eco-effectiveness during our weekly Monday Morning Meetings.

To learn more about how you can help build a greener future, visit Sustainable Works.

We're one of the growing number of business leaders improving the local economy, environment and quality of life.

Reducing, recycling and reusing.
In addition to providing our staff with reusable kitchenware, we actively encourage reuse of packaging materials for shipping and have implemented a company-wide, mixed-use recycling program.

Smarter purchasing policies.
We've made the switch to 30% post-consumer content paper and soy-based inks for our letterhead and business cards. And we give preference to socially responsible companies when purchasing office food or drink items.

Energy conservation in the office and beyond.
In addition to our groundbreaking solar panel installation, we have water-saving aerators installed on all sink faucets, a secure area for staff bicycle storage and more. We also provide telecommuting options for all our associates.