Environmental Responsibility
Milestone AV Technologies maintains accountability for the environmental impact of its activities and has integrated a culture of sustainability into daily business practices. Milestone is committed to:
- Conducting our business and operations in an environmentally friendly manner
- Learning, understanding and complying with global environmental regulations
- Educating our employees on environmental responsibility
- Driving compliance with our suppliers
- Introducing innovative products for our customers that support our goals of durability and recyclability
A Sustainable Corporate Headquarters
When planning our new global headquarters in Eden Prairie, Minn., sustainability was a primary focus. The first sustainable step was to renovate instead of building new – saving an existing building that has a unique design and great natural light. The updated interior of the building has been thoughtfully designed to incorporate energy-efficient features and green building practices, and is currently a candidate for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification through the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC).
Its many eco-friendly features include: Efficient rooftop HVAC units to reduce energy use and increase fresh air in building; daylight harvesting through windows and internal glass walls; efficient Energy Star appliances; designated recycling areas on each floor; and a bike rack and showers to support bike commuters. It is also within a quarter mile of a stop on the planned Southwest Light Rail Line.
Environmental Stewardship
At Milestone, we embrace our commitment to sustainability and carry this philosophy into our product designs and business practices. A few examples of these efforts:
- Conscientious of our carbon footprint worldwide, Milestone collects and analyzes greenhouse gas emission and energy generated from our global supply chain, and continually looks for ways to improve in these areas.
- Da-Lite received the 2011 InfoComm Green AV Award for its sustainable practices, which include achieving both ISO 14001:2004 and GREENGUARD® certifications, converting their facility to 100% landfill diversion, and creating a Screen Green Exchange Program.
- Chief offers a number of products that meet or surpass LEED categories 4.1 (10% recycled content), 4.2 (20% recycled content) and 1.1 - 1.4 (Innovation in Design: Ergonomics Strategy), helping our customers take steps closer to achieving LEED certification.
- Sanus has always thoughtfully incorporated green practices as an early adopter of recycled pulp trays in retail packaging, eliminating the use of Styrofoam.