Act Responsible. Think Sustainable.
As a LEED certified Property, Umpqua Bank Plaza is committed to providing an environmentally and socially responsible building. We have taken the following steps to ensure that Umpqua Bank Plaza maximizes our energy efficiency and minimizes waste:
- Upgrading to LED LIGHT FIXTURES
- Robust commingled RECYCLING PROGRAM
- Umpqua Bank Plaza hosts an ANNUAL E-WASTE RECYCLING drive
- Retrofitted for GREATER WATER EFFICIENCY
- CONVENIENT FOR ALL COMMUTERS with proximity to PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION AND BIKE STORAGE availability
Going Green Fun Facts:
- Turning down your thermostat by one degree can cut 8% off your fuel bill.
- If every household replaced one roll of regular toilet paper with one recycled post-consumer waste roll, 424,000 trees would be saved.
- It takes 75,000 trees to print a Sunday Edition of the New York Times.
- On average, a supermarket goes through 60,500,000 paper bags per year! Bring a reusable bag instead!
- The heat emitted from your lamp can be registered by the thermostat, causing the air conditioner to run excessively.
Sustainability Certifications
In addition to being LEED certified, Umpqua Bank Plaza has also achieved the following awards and certifications, advocating for building operating practices and methods that promote occupants’ health and wellness:
Energy Conservation
How to conserve energy at home:
Utilize natural light
Turn off lights and electronics when you aren’t using them
Replace traditional lightbulbs with LEDs
Get a smart thermostat
Ensure your home is properly insulated
Put decorative lights on a timer
Identify and unplug energy vampires
Reduce appliance use
Use less hot water
