Ogilvy - Sustainability Efforts

SUSTAINABILITY

Ogilvy New York - In 2007, Ogilvy New York switched to 100% renewable energy from ConEdison, which generates its electricity with wind and solar energy. They also use post-consumer recycled paper products in all bathrooms, and in 2008 100% recycled letter-sized copy paper will be used on all floors. Ogilvy NY has even trained the cleaning staff in the benefits of "green cleaning," and now uses reusable materials (washable cloths instead of disposable paper towels) and non-toxic, green seal-approved, eco-friendly cleaning solutions throughout the building. Ogilvy has also added OZOcar as a preferred car service. OZOcar has a fuel efficient fleet that include electric hybrids that use 70% less fuel and generate substantially cleaner emissions than Town Cars or taxi cabs.

Ogilvy London - Ogilvy London launched GreEngage, a three-part effort to tackle climate change. With GreEngage staff help clients make their businesses more eco-friendly, encourage employee participation in green efforts and disseminate information throughout the company. The Ogilvy London office has a recycling program, uses video conferencing technology instead of traveling and increased its use of renewable energy supplies. They even drafted a list of 10 simple green things that can save several thousand pounds of CO2 a year. Some of the recommendations are to check your car tires (properly inflated tires improve gas mileage), use less hot water, adjust your thermostat 2 degrees and turn off electronic devices when not in use.

Ogilvy Toronto - The installation of "smart meters" in the Ogilvy Toronto office lets them know how much energy they're using and where so they can pinpoint what, if anything, can be done to reduce their power usage. Currently, they have all fluorescent ceiling lights in offices/work areas/hallways on a timer to turn on and off at specified times. Employees also use energy efficient bulbs in all personal lamps. Throughout the office, all paper products, canned goods, batteries, etc. are recycled. Employees are encouraged to use office water coolers rather than bottled water, and the cleaning staff has been asked to use cold water in the dishwashers.