Meridian Paci�c, Inc.,

Sacramento, California

Campaigning For SustainabilityOne of 26 businesses in a building complex,

Meridian Paci�c, Inc. stands out as a leader in

environmentally-friendly business practices.

As a Sacramento Sustainable Business (SSB),

Meridian Paci�c set out to reduce their energy use,

conserve water, reduce waste, support alternative

transportation, and reduce work-related travel. One

of Meridian Paci�c’s main accomplishments

includes spearheading a recycling program. When

the business discovered their recyclables were

being thrown in the trash, they contacted their

property manager to build a proper recycling

receptacle. Their recycling efforts spread

throughout the building complex and now include

all 26 businesses in the building.

Meridian Paci�c replaced lighting in their of�ce,

changing over 50 light bulbs to compact �uorescent

(CFL) bulbs. The business estimates they’ve saved

17 tons of carbon dioxide from being emitted into

the atmosphere by making the switch.

Business Snapshot

Campaign management �rm that employs policies,

practices and management decisions to address

climate change and environmental responsibility

Actions to Save Energy & Cut Waste

• Installed low-�ow toilets and energy-ef�cient

compact �uorescent (CFL) lights

• Installed a bicycle rack for the building complex

• Implemented a building-wide recycling program

• Stopped purchasing bottled water

• Installed a programmable thermostat

• Supplies employees with reusable dishes and

utensils for meal times

• Uses a video conferencing system instead of

�ying on an airplane to meet with clients

Estimated Yearly

• Greenhouse Gas Emission Reductions:

17 tons of CO2 by switching to CFL bulbs

(Over the CFL bulb’s lifetime)

12.5 tons of CO2 by not �ying to see clients

Small Business Case Study

Meridian Paci�c, Inc. worked with their property

manager to install a recycling bin, and with the

Sacramento Department of Utilities to ensure

regular pick up of their recyclables.

Photo Credit:

Meridian Paci�c, Inc.

Exterior

Lighting

3%

Heating

3%

Motors

4%

Miscellaneous

3%

Air Compressors

0%

Process

1%

Cooking

1%

Water Heating

1%

Refrigeration

2%

Ventilation

17%

Office

Equipment

20%

Interior Lighting

25%

Cooling

20%

Typical Large Of�ce Energy UsesInterior lighting makes up the largest portion of

energy use in a typical California large of�ce at 25%,

followed by cooling and of�ce equipment at 20%.

This data is from the California Commercial End Use

Survey (2006).

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What Actions Did Meridian Paci�c Take to Save

Energy?

In order to become a certi�ed Sacramento

Sustainable Business, Meridian Paci�c took

speci�c actions to save energy. First, they

replaced over 50 traditional light bulbs with

compact �uorescent (CFL) bulbs. They replaced

two air conditioners and a dishwasher with more

ef�cient models and installed a programmable

thermostat.

What Actions Did Meridian Paci�c Take to Save

Water?

Meridian Paci�c replaced its toilets with low-�ow

models to save water. Their original toilets used up

to 7 gallons of water per �ush. The low-�ow toilets

now use only 1.6 gallons of water per �ush.

According to a 2008 Environmental Protection

Agency (EPA) report, low-�ow toilets can save an

average family of four up to 22,000 gallons of

water per year. With over 20 employees at the

of�ce, Meridian Paci�c’s water savings in 2008 can

be estimated at nearly 100,000 gallons of water.

What Actions Did Meridian Paci�c Take to Green

Their Transportation?

In an effort to encourage bicycling to work,

Meridian Paci�c split the cost with their property

manager to install a bike rack for all 26 businesses

in their building complex. In addition, Meridian

Paci�c saves an average of 48 �ights per year by

using a video conferencing system to connect with

clients. This action alone saves over 12.5 tons of

carbon dioxide per year.

What Actions Did Meridian Paci�c Take to Cut

Waste?

In order to reduce plastic consumption, Meridian

Paci�c adopted the use of a water delivery service

in June 2008. Prior to that they purchased bottled

water for employees. This simple change saved

approximately 2,664 plastic bottles from going to

land�lls for the second half of 2008.

Meridian Paci�c has played a big role in turning

their business and building complex into a more

sustainable, environmentally-friendly place to

work.

Contact Information

Matt Rexroad, Managing Partner

Meridian Paci�c, Inc.

925 University Avenue

Sacramento, CA  95825

Phone: (916) 648-1222

www.meridianhq.com

“Meridian Paci�c’s persistent efforts

have helped their business become

more sustainable and reduce

greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

They have set an exceptional example

for our business complex and all

Sacramento area businesses.”

-Matt Michael, Property Manager

Executive Guild Phase II &III

Meridian Paci�c, Inc. installed a bike rack to

encourage building tenants to bike to work.

Photo Credit: Meridian Paci�c, Inc.