VSP® Vision Care has been honored by the Sacramento Area Council of Governments (SACOG) through the SACOG Salutes! Regional Awards Program which recognizes significant contributions to the region in transportation, air quality and smart-growth planning.

“VSP is pleased to accept SACOG’s distinguished Business of the Year award in recognition of our efforts to continue to reduce our carbon footprint and protect the environmental health of our region,” said Steve Hibbs, Director of VSP Corporate Services. “We are committed to leading the way for other companies to implement sustainable business practices and being recognized by an association such as SACOG is a great asset in working towards that goal.”

This is the 11th year SACOG has recognized outstanding work by organizations, businesses and individuals through this program. SACOG considered VSP’s achievements in CO2 reductions through alternative mode transportation, and use of eco-friendly materials and operations outstanding among private businesses in the region.

Efforts by VSP include:

• CO2 Emission Reduction
o Filtered all air flow into the building with high rating Merv-13 filters and CO2 sensors.
o Implemented a SynapSense Wireless Green Data Center saving close to 260,000 kilowatts of energy annually reducing CO2 emissions by over 50,000 metric tons.
• Alternative Transportation Program
o Preferred employee parking for carpoolers and alternative fuel/hybrid car owners.
o Installed bike lockers, shower facilities and locker rooms for employees who bike to work.
o Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) program allows employees to use pre-taxed dollars to purchase public transportation passes.
o Currently, 15% of VSP employees participate in the Alternative Transportation Program.

To learn more about VSP’s commitment to the environment and to healthy sight, visit www.vsp.com. For more information about SACOG Salutes! Regional Award program visit www.SACOG.org.