Oracle and the Environment
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==What the Vendor says about itself== | ==What the Vendor says about itself== | ||
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| + | ===Oracle and the Environment=== | ||
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| + | As a developer of computer software, Oracle does not produce harmful waste or byproducts in the course of doing business. However, Oracle is not merely a bystander in the ecology movement. | ||
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| + | Oracle proactively promotes "green" practices by minimizing resource utilization, emphasizing sustainable resources, minimizing and recycling waste, and other activities. | ||
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| + | By partnering with federal and state agencies and other voluntary organizations, Oracle has become a leader in the software industry on energy and environmental issues. | ||
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| + | ====Oracle Conservation Facts==== | ||
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| + | * Oracle was the first software company to participate in the '''Environmental Protection Agency's Climate Leader Partnership''', a program that sets specific goals for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. | ||
| + | * Oracle is a founding member of the '''Sustainable Silicon Valley Initiative''', a program that follows the Kyoto Accord's goals for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. | ||
| + | * As of June 2004, Oracle's office in Reading, United Kingdom was certified as an '''ISO 14001 facility''', following strict guidelines for tracking electricity, natural gas, paper, and waste. | ||
| + | * Oracle is a founding member of the '''Redwood Shores Transportation Committee'''. More than 22 percent of the HQ workforce utilizes commute options offered by Oracle. Vanpools, shuttles to and from local CalTrain stations, bike lockers and racks, and discounted public transit tickets are all popular alternatives to driving a car. | ||
| + | * Oracle's food service provider donates all unused food to '''Turning Point Women's Shelter''' in Redwood City. If Turning Point cannot take all the food available, a donation is made to the Santa Clara Second Harvest Food Bank. | ||
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==Source== | ==Source== | ||
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| + | *1. [http://www.oracle.com/corporate/community/environment/index.html Oracle and the Environment] | ||
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Summary
What the Vendor says about itself
Oracle and the Environment
As a developer of computer software, Oracle does not produce harmful waste or byproducts in the course of doing business. However, Oracle is not merely a bystander in the ecology movement.
Oracle proactively promotes "green" practices by minimizing resource utilization, emphasizing sustainable resources, minimizing and recycling waste, and other activities.
By partnering with federal and state agencies and other voluntary organizations, Oracle has become a leader in the software industry on energy and environmental issues.
Oracle Conservation Facts
- Oracle was the first software company to participate in the Environmental Protection Agency's Climate Leader Partnership, a program that sets specific goals for reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
- Oracle is a founding member of the Sustainable Silicon Valley Initiative, a program that follows the Kyoto Accord's goals for reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
- As of June 2004, Oracle's office in Reading, United Kingdom was certified as an ISO 14001 facility, following strict guidelines for tracking electricity, natural gas, paper, and waste.
- Oracle is a founding member of the Redwood Shores Transportation Committee. More than 22 percent of the HQ workforce utilizes commute options offered by Oracle. Vanpools, shuttles to and from local CalTrain stations, bike lockers and racks, and discounted public transit tickets are all popular alternatives to driving a car.
- Oracle's food service provider donates all unused food to Turning Point Women's Shelter in Redwood City. If Turning Point cannot take all the food available, a donation is made to the Santa Clara Second Harvest Food Bank.
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