Olympus Limousines, has taken an unprecedented pre-emptive action to reduce its impact on the environment by launching a comprehensive program to take on climate change issues.
The Olympus Limousines plan is based on the belief that the uncertainty and risks presented by global warming are so great, it is better to take action immediately rather than to wait for scientific research and technological improvements to "fix" climate change.
Olympus Limousines commitment to reducing our carbon footprint has lead us to be a founding member of the Limousine Environmental Partnership (LEAP). LEAP's philosophy is simple: Reduce, Renew and Offset. Every LEAP partner, including Olympus Limousines, is taking action to reduce our carbon emissions, support the renewable energy industry, and neutralize the remaining carbon emissions - Olympus Limousines is, today, 100% carbonfree.
Olympus and LEAP are committed to the development and maintenance of an environmentally-friendly business model. Through our comprehensive initiatives, we are setting the emission reduction standards for the executive ground transportation industry in conjunction with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Olympus Limousines is proud to be part of the first organization of transportation industry veterans and environmental experts working together to promote education and action within the executive ground transportation industry to address the problems created by climate change.
Simply put, our partnership in LEAP is supporting a common sense approach for our company and industry to transition to a cleaner, more environmentally friendly service.
At Olympus Limousines, LEAP has implemented comprehensive programs designed to help us exceed industry standards by providing detailed auditing, goal setting, and carbon offsetting.
Olympus Limousines and LEAP have introduced comprehensive and customized strategy to our operation that will, over the next five years, result in a significant reduction of the company's energy consumption. Today, Olympus is actively involved in:
- A Carbon Emissions Inventory Assessment
- Emissions Goal Setting (in conjunction with the EPA)
- Integration of Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Reduction Strategies
- 100% Carbon Offsetting
- Voluntary Reporting to the EPA
- Use of FlexFuel vehicles
Other alternative actions that are being followed are:
1. Olympus Limousines has taken delivery on new flex-fuel SUVs This equipment can run on either gasoline or E85 - a blend of 85% ethanol and 15% gasoline -- or a combination of both. "The availability of E85 will grow exponentially over the next few years, and right now, our SUVs utilize Active Fuel Management™." This new technology lets the vehicles use all cylinders when power is needed and fewer cylinders when practical for better mileage.
2. Olympus has converted all paper documents - including confirmations, receipts, invoices, etc - to digital formats. The company has reduced its use of paper by more than 50%.
3. All Olympus light fixtures are now equipped with Energy Star certified compact fluorescent light bulbs, which are 75% more energy efficient than regular bulbs.
4. All Olympus Limousines promotional materials, including brochures, are printed on recycled paper and the company's monthly newsletters and other new business mailings have been converted to digital formats and email.
5. Olympus has instituted a buy "green" preferred supplier partnership - office supplies, computers, and all other office-related products are purchased from companies that have established sustainability programs.
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For more information regarding the program, please contact:
Johan DeLeeuw at 404-524-8000 or visit Atlanta Limousine - Olympus Limousines and Chauffered Services.
About the Author
Barbara Logan researches and writes about general interest news items, including design, programming, photography, conservation and the environment. She has lived and worked in the United States, Europe, and Latin America since 1999. Articulae.com
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