We are climate champions!
MHGM's environmental best-practices include purchasing 100% recycled paper for basic copying and printing; offering free Trimet passes as well as Zipcar memberships to employees; providing durable, reusable dishware for employee use and during firm-sponsored events; maintaining recycling facilities in the office for paper, metal, plastic, glass, toner cartridges, batteries, cork and compost; distributing a weekly email newsletter highlighting environmental issues and solutions; and hosting regular educational events to promote sustainable living.
The firm is one of a few Portland’s businesses to achieve Sustainability at Work’s silver certification and be recognized for leadership in helping make Portland one of the cleanest, most sustainable cities in the country. To earn this honor, MHGM completed many actions to benefit our local economy, our community and our environment, which were verified during an onsite visit with Sustainability at Work advisors.
In 2010, the firm increased its commitment to sustainable business practices by purchasing Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) from the Bonneville Environmental Foundation (BEF). Due to its sustainability efforts, MHGM earned the BEST Business Center’s “Portland Climate Champion” recognition for going above and beyond in reducing its carbon footprintand the “Recycle at Work” award for our ongoing waste-reduction practices.
Additionally, we are proud to be a "Law Office Climate Challenge Partner" as designated by the American Bar Association. The ABA and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have designed this program to encourage law offices to take simple, practical steps to become better environmental and energy stewards.
Read MHGM's internal sustainability newsletter Saving the Green.