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Sustainability
Sustainability is a core responsibility and strategic priority at Alphasource®. We are taking a leadership role in our industry by working with our suppliers in providing cost-effective, environmentally friendly products and solutions to our customers. In our efforts to reduce Alphasource’s® energy consumption and carbon footprint, we have launched a LEAN TO GREEN initiative, and we are working with the U.S. Green Business Council, ENERGY STAR, the Carbon Disclosure Project and others to measure and reduce our energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions.
Green Infrastructure
Alphasource has embarked on an extensive storm water management project to capture rainwater from the rooftops of its buildings.
This reduces the demands of city storm water systems and recycles clean rainwater for other uses.
Why? “Green Infrastructure” is a cost-effective, resilient approach to managing wet weather impacts that provide many community benefits.
Storm water runoff is a major cause of water pollution in urban areas. When rain falls on our roofs, streets, and parking lots in cities and their suburbs, the water cannot soak into the ground as it should.
Storm water runoff carries trash, bacteria, heavy metal and other pollutants from the urban landscape. Higher flows resulting from heavy rains also cause erosion and flooding in urban streams, damaging habitat, property and infrastructure.
Naturally recharging groundwater supplies and supporting streams and aquatic life during periods of little rainfall are other environmental benefits that can be reaped by effectively controlling storm water runoff.
Alphasource is doing its part to help protect our environment for our generation and future generations.
Alphasource, Inc. Sustainability Goals
Purpose
Alphasource is committed to operating responsibly by reducing environmental impact, improving resource efficiency, supporting employee wellbeing, and strengthening long-term business resilience. As a manufacturing and distribution business operating a 67,000 square foot warehouse, we recognize that our largest sustainability opportunities are in energy use, material handling, packaging, transportation, and waste management.
This policy establishes our sustainability principles, priorities, and operational commitments.
Sustainability Principles
We will:
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Use energy, materials, water, and space efficiently
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Prevent pollution and reduce waste where practical
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Seek continuous operational improvement through measurable actions
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Support compliance with all applicable environmental, health, and safety requirements
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Promote responsible decision-making across purchasing, operations, and logistics
Key Commitments
1. Energy Management
Because warehouse and production facilities represent a significant share of our environmental footprint, we will:
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Monitor monthly electricity and fuel consumption
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Improve lighting efficiency through LED lighting and occupancy controls where practical
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Maintain HVAC, compressed air, forklifts, conveyors, and production equipment to improve operating efficiency
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Evaluate energy-saving opportunities during capital improvements, equipment replacement, and facility upgrades
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Encourage shutdown of idle equipment, lighting, and non-essential systems during non-operating hours
2. Waste Reduction and Materials Management
We will reduce landfill waste by prioritizing prevention, reuse, and recycling.
Actions include:
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Segregating cardboard, plastics, pallets, metals, batteries, and other recyclable materials
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Reusing pallets, containers, and shipping materials when operationally appropriate
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Reducing product damage through improved handling, storage, and packaging practices
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Monitoring waste streams to identify avoidable waste and recovery opportunities
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Managing hazardous materials and regulated waste in accordance with legal requirements
3. Packaging
We will seek packaging solutions that balance product protection, cost, customer requirements, and environmental performance.
Where practical, we will:
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Reduce unnecessary packaging materials
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Increase use of recyclable or recycled-content packaging
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Optimize carton sizes to reduce void fill and shipping volume
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Work with suppliers and customers on packaging efficiency opportunities
4. Transportation and Distribution
Transportation is a significant contributor to emissions and operating costs. We will:
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Improve shipment planning to maximize trailer utilization and reduce partial loads
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Consolidate shipments where practical
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Review delivery routes for efficiency
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Encourage carriers and logistics partners to maintain fuel-efficient operations
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Track transportation-related opportunities that reduce both cost and environmental impact
5. Procurement and Supplier Engagement
We will consider sustainability as one factor in purchasing decisions alongside quality, service, reliability, and cost.
Where practical, we will:
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Favor durable, repairable, and efficient equipment
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Seek suppliers with responsible environmental and operational practices
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Encourage suppliers to reduce packaging waste and unnecessary material use
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Consider lifecycle operating costs in major purchasing decisions
6. Water Use
Although water may not be a major operational input, we will manage it responsibly by:
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Monitoring significant water consumption where applicable
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Promptly repairing leaks
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Using efficient cleaning and maintenance practices
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Considering water efficiency during facility improvements
7. Employee Engagement and Safety
Sustainability depends on employee participation.
We will:
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Provide employees with practical guidance on waste segregation, energy-saving behaviors, and responsible material handling
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Encourage employees to identify operational improvement opportunities
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Support safe, efficient, and organized work practices
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Integrate sustainability awareness into relevant operational procedures
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