Procedures for selecting environmental performance indicators used by the company

The Pacific Sustainability Index, created by the Roberts Environmental Center, was used.

Greenhouse Gases, total

Pesticide Use

The grounds crew prides itself in providing a healthy, beautiful campus by using as few chemicals as possible. Fertilizer is applied during the summer and other times when there are minimal students on campus. On average, 2,500 pounds of 12-08-16 N-P-K fertilizer and 1000 pounds of urea are applied once a year. One thousand pounds of 16-6-8 N-P-K fertilizer are used twice a year around the college. Herbicides and pesticides are used only when and where they are needed, and about 15 gallons of Round up and 10 gallons of Trimec are sprayed to combat weeds on average each year. The grounds department occasionally traps rodents, and contacts the humane society in order to find homes for stray cats and dogs that are found living on campus. The grounds crew tries to “leave mother nature alone whenever possible” while pursuing its goal to provide the community with a thriving and attractive landscape.

Transportation Initiatives

In an effort to reduce traffic and congestion on campus and in the Los Angeles area, CMC offers incentives to use alternative transportation to get to work. Employees who walk, bicycle, use public transportation or rideshare (carpool) to work are given an addition $1.50 per workday. An additional $60 per month subsidy is given to employees who use public transportation. Jill Nicholas, from human resources, has monitored and improved the program since its inception. She has added additional incentives, like monthly cash drawings, free tickets, picnics and parties for rideshare participants.