At Unisource, we value sustainability and innovation. We work hard to reduce our own carbon footprint by minimizing our electricity and fuel consumption. At the same time, we help our customers operate in a sustainable manner by offering thousands of green product alternatives that meet the U.S. Building Council’s LEED-EB:O & M standard.
In addition, we rate our suppliers against a sustainability assessment tool to communicate our expectations for environmental responsibility.
Learn more about our sustainability programs — both internally and externally — and how we are paving the way to a more environmentally friendly future for our employees, our customers, and our suppliers.
respect™ Printers Program
We understand that all partners required to produce a printed piece must share our sustainable commitment — and no one along the supply chain can be left out. Our respect™ Printers Program connects eco-friendly printers, designers and customers that share this green commitment.
When you become a respect™ Printer, your company’s name will appear in our Unisourcegreenfinder® tool. When consumers search this online paper-sourcing tool for sustainable fine papers, end-users will easily locate you.
Apply today to join our family of respect™ Printers.
Green Cleaning University
All of our maintenance supplies team members are Green Cleaning Professionals armed with certificates from our Green Cleaning University. This qualifies them to audit any building and prescribe a green cleaning program that meets the requirements of the U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED-EB:O & M standard.
Take the first step toward LEED certification by requesting a facility audit today.
On the Road
We optimize our truck routes with on-board computer systems to minimize fuel consumption and lower our emissions footprint. Our nationwide fleet is exclusively diesel-burning and we use RoadNet software to maximize truck capacity. Plus, we have implemented a zero-idle and zero-speeding policy to preserve our planet and save on energy.
To discover more take a tour of our sustainable supply chain.
Our Workplaces
We minimize our electricity consumption by placing motion-detector and high-efficiency lights in our warehouses. All of our marketing materials are printed on Chain-of-Custody certified paper. We also have implemented recycling programs in our offices and warehouses to reduce waste.
To discover more take a tour of our sustainable supply chain.