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| The Green roof at Morgan P & DC is the largest in New York City.
The outdoor oasis is 109,000 square feet and is expected to reduce
energy use 30 percent by 2015.
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The New York District’s environmentally proactive Lean Green
Team has been recognized as the top performer in the nation for achieving the
highest total positive impact (TPI) to the bottom line, and for engaging the
most facilities in green programs in FY12.
When you combine the total amount of money saved by adhering to programs that conserve facility energy, vehicle fuel, consumables spending and
landfill costs, the Bronx earned the highest TPI in the country––$1,765,816, with Manhattan coming in second with a TPI of $486,885.
Similarly, the Bronx was first in facilities engagement with
45 of 50 stations (90 percent) participating in Lean Green Team programs and
Manhattan second; with 63 out of 72 stations going green (87.5 percent).
“We are the sustainability champions,” smiled NY District
Mgr. of Maintenance James Hardy.
The U.S. Postal Service is committed to a creating a
culture of conservation by encouraging employees, customers, suppliers, the
mailing industry, and their federal peers to adopt sustainable business
practices. By deploying a Lean Green Team in every District in the nation, the
Postal Service is strategically armed to reach their corporate goals of
reducing facility energy, fuel consumption and water use, divert waste sent to
landfills, and increase use of alternative vehicle fuel.
“As one of the largest employers in the nation, The
Postal Service has to lead the way in how to go about our business with respect
to the environment,” said Manhattan Postmaster Robert Brown. “We are extremely
proud that the New York Green Team is recognized for their environmental
contributions. It reflects nicely on all New York District employees.”