CooperVision converts three Rochester, NY facilities to wind power
CooperVision, a medical device company, has converted its three Rochester, N.Y.-area sites to 100 percent renewable electricity.
The company began moving to electrical power using renewable energy certificates (RECs) two years ago. Now, the sites completely rely on wind power.
“Making the switch to 100 percent renewable electricity was the right thing to do as we continue to invest in upgrading our Rochester facilities,” Myles Ott, environmental, health & safety engineer at CooperVision, said. “It reflects our commitment to the environment, health and well-being of our employees and the local community, as well as complementing many of our customers’ and partners’ sustainability efforts.”
CooperVision worked with consultant Power Management and Constellation for the Rochester-area renewable electricity supply.
The company has made several other enhancements at its various facilities, including LED lighting installations, incorporation of natural lighting in the cafeteria, and the introduction of variable-speed motors for reduced power consumption.
Also, its warehouse facility recently obtained zero waste-to-landfill status, with 90 percent of materials recycled and the remaining 10 percent converted to energy.
CooperVision is also committed to its sustainability initiatives focused on saving water, conserving energy; reducing, reusing and recycling resources; and empowering people within the company and the communities in which it operates.
