groupe sutton - québec inc. environmental policies

• Before leaving on nights and weekends, every lights, except emergency ones, are closed, as well as computers. In addition, heating in winter is lowered by 3 Celsius degrees.
• When unused, the copier is set on energy-save mode.
• When possible, office supplies (papers, folders, etc.) are recycled products. Orders are reduced in order to spare useless suppliers' deliveries.
• Folders, papers, paper clips, etc. are reused.
• Paper is recycled. When a big quantity needs to be shredded, a company that recycles paper picks it up at the office.
• No utensils or plastic glasses should be used in the kitchen.
• Fluo compact light bulbs are used in the office.
• Most of the office-related shopping is done on foot (stamps, toilet paper, coffee, etc.).
• When possible, documents are printed two-sided.
• Many documents sent by fax before are now sent by email. Emails are printed only when absolutely necessary. It lowers the quantity of paper needed.
• Empty ink cartridges and batteries are recycled.
• We promote bulk-buying instead of individually sold products. It lowers the number of packaging/wrapping.
• We use tap water.
• Our Vice-President is a member of the governing body of Jour de la Terre (http://www.jourdelaterre.org/).

Do you have suggestions to help save the environment? Send them by email at : quebecreg@sutton.com.

Did you get your bag?

Since September 2008, Sutton created its own reusable bags to lead its clients to become aware of the small things that can help make the environment better. Its two catchy slogans, The Environment at Heart and The earth is everybody's home. Let's protect it! were created in order to bring people to think about the importance of environment.

In addition to its new reusable bags, Sutton has been embracing environmental policies for a long time now, and encourages to follow its lead.

You would like to get your bag? Speak to your Sutton real estate agent about it!