Sustainability at Kevel
There’s a phrase, coined by John Elkington in 1994, called “triple bottom line” — the idea that a business should focus not just on profit, but its people and the planet as well. This is a key philosophy for Kevel. We aren’t truly valuing our employees if we aren’t helping to make the world they live in cleaner, safer, and sustainable. Indeed — we believe a commitment to sustainability should be a “perk” every company should include alongside insurance, time-off, etc.
1,002 metric tons
of carbon offset since 2021
That's like taking 217 cars off the road, permanently.
Our Initiatives
Carbon Neutral
Since 2021, we've offset 1,002 metric tons of carbon - that's like taking 217 cars off the road, permanently. Being carbon neutral means your carbon emissions are balanced by carbon negative projects to eliminate your impact on the environment. Research shows that sustainable businesses have an advantage over others. By becoming a carbon neutral business, you can help fight climate change, increase your company value, improve employee recruiting and retention, build brand loyalty, attract more customers and improve the overall community. Investing in carbon negative projects offers a effective solution to take action against emissions from essential business operations that can't be eliminated.
Remote Working
Remote working can be beneficial to businesses and employees alike. At Kevel our remote working opportunities reduce travel time and emissions from daily commuting as well as reduce the need for larger office spaces that require energy to maintain. Working from home also can reduce waste and costs associated with building office supplies such as paper, ink, and single-use utensils while also minimizing general waste generation.
Tracking Emissions
Knowing where you are is the best place to start. Our GreenPlaces Environmental Management system allows us to measure and track our footprint including Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions. Most recently we completed our 2021 Greenhouse Gas Inventory Report in accordance with GHG protocol.
Green Team
Burnt Mountain Natural Area
This project, which is overseen by The Nature Conservancy, is centered around the conservation and protection of Burnt Mountain Natural Area. Burnt Mountain Natural Area is a 5,408-acre forest plot that will remain “forever wild.” “Forever wild” is the highest available legal protection for land in the United States, meaning that the forest must be protected in its natural condition in perpetuity.
Grid Connected Solar Project
Centered in the Charanka Village in the state of Gujarat, this solar grid project is the first of its kind for India. The solar plant produces 25 megawatts (MW) of electricity and is connected to the Indian electricity grid - meaning the country is diversifying its energy sources and creating a more resilient grid. Through the use of power purchase agreements, nearby residents and workplaces can choose to have their energy sourced from this sustainable energy solution.
Kootznoowoo Forestry Project
The Kootznoowoo Project protects 20,159 acres of forest located on the Dolomi and Dora Bay stretches of Prince of Wales Island in Alaska. 8,000 acres of this project are classified as an old-growth forest - forests with large, old (alive and dead) trees that are virtually undisturbed by human impact. These forests serve as an ecological staple to local animals and nearby communities. This project is unique because it is owned by the native Haida and Tlingit people, who have inhabited this land for over 1,000 years, and managed alongside the United States Forest Service. This joint protection responsibility ensures that indigenous territories are protected and natives voices are heard. This land is home to twelve fish bearing streams and is saturated with various types of berry bushes that are historically significant in the Dolomi and Dora Bay.
Pacajai REDD+ Rainforest Project
Based in the state of Para in northern Brazil, the Pacajai REDD+ Project aims to prevent the deforestation of native rainforests that can typically be attributed to unregulated harvesting, illegal land clearing, and other human activities. Since its start in 2008, the project has supported local community resource management, provided energy efficient cook stoves for those living on project land, helped educate on pasture and cattle management, and much more. Along with these initiatives, the land boundary is continuously monitored to help identify and prevent any further deforestation or illegal activities.
Klawock Heenya Forestry Project
On Prince of Wales Island in Alaska, the Klawock Heenya Project protects 8,600 forested acres, including 1,000 acres of old-growth forests with large, old trees that are virtually undisturbed by human impact and rich in biodiversity. Not only does this project increase sequestration capacity through tree growth, the protected forest also naturally filters its interconnected water systems and protects 40+ fish bearing streams, as well as beaches and wetlands where an abundance of wildlife thrive. The management of this forest for carbon also helps to ensure long-term sustainable governance for the local community, protecting and conserving the unique biological resources in the area for future generations.
Come Work With Us!
Kevel is an inclusive workplace. We are mothers, fathers, veterans, students, LGBTQ, immigrants with one goal in common: we want to make the Internet a better place. We see employees are our most important asset; we even have an Employee Bill of Rights! Additionally, one of our core values is “We are all adults” — a foundational belief around rejecting micromanagement and trusting our employees.
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