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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.