Green AV
AVI-SPL is an active member of the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) and is part of a "Green AV" initiative working as a catalyst to ensure that audio and video systems support green building standards.
Commenting on the initiative, Chad Gillenwater stated, "Last year, we completed a large AV project at the new headquarters for the New York City Office of Emergency Management. This building was the city's first green agency headquarters. While working on the project, we realized that the AV industry was behind in responding to the demands of designing and building Green Buildings."
AVI-SPL cooperates with AV integrators, manufacturers, consultants and associations to get the message to corporations that AV technologies can save energy and generate carbon credits. Those collaborations include partnerships with Polycom, Tandberg, and Draper, three vendors who have done research in this area, to quantify the savings from using videoconferencing rather than air travel.
Additionally, AVI-SPL offices are piloting formal sustainability plans. The final, company-wide plan will use standards-based Green Building practices to conserve energy and improve the quality of the work environment.
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AV Green Carbon Footprint Calculator
Do you know the carbon footprint produced by the day-to-day operations of your business? Would you like to know how to reduce your impact on the environment and save money at the same time? AVI-SPL and TANDBERG have partnered to provide a handy tool to help you do just that. A new Business Advantage Calculator tool will provide you with solutions that you can use to build a business case for reducing costs, cutting CO2 emissions, and improving productivity for your organization.
Today, videoconferencing technology (VTC) is more popular than ever. It is an efficient, money-saving and environmentally-friendly technology for distance communications. TANDBERG and AVI-SPL have teamed up to help you determine the right VTC solutions for your business.
For a free customized analysis, click here.
