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DocuSign Envelope ID: FA12C758-3EF4-45F3-BODF-724674D71270 38 Describe any "green" initiatives that As an IT reseller we do not build the products we sell (though we make green technology solutions relate to your company or to your clearer, and for more information on this please see our response to Question 39). products or services, and include a We do recognize our part in responsible environmental management and conservation of resources. list of the certifying agency for One of the ways we demonstrate our commitment to environmental management and the principles of each. sustainable development is through our beGreen program. The beGreen program, which has been around more than 10 years, provides CDWG coworkers with a platform to reduce, reuse and recycle in an effort to make our operations leaner, more efficient, and more environmentally responsible. We continually develop these efforts to comply with ISO 14001 standards. Since we kicked off beGreen, CDWG has seen overwhelming coworker participation. Coworkers have tl improved environmental efficiency led to these two actions: 1. Our Las Vegas Distribution center he 2. Our Vernon Hills Distribution Center updated the warehouse and parking lot with LED lights containing motion sensors. This allows us to reduce our power usage while minimizing our impact to the environment. beGreen is a consideration in everything we do. Our downtown Chicago office is moving in the next few years to accommodate our growing company. Similar to the products we sell, we don't build the buildings we work in. But we do recognize our part in environmental responsibility and that is why we our future office location is LEED certified for its design and construction. Select beGreen program highlights are below. For our full environmental policy and commitment, please see "CDWG Commitment to the Environment 2019" in the Additional Documentation uploads section. ISO 14001:2015 Certification CDW•G's distribution centers are ISO 14001 certified, which is the internal standard for environmental management systems. This certification has been awarded to CDW•G's distribution centers located in Vernon Hills, IL, and North Las Vegas, NV. Sustainability at CDW Lighting & Energy Management. Our offices and Distribution Centers are outfitted waste power after hours. Eco-friendly Alternatives. Our cleaning crews also use natural and vinegar -based cleaners in place of chemical cleaners that can be harmful to the environment. Coworker Engagements. CDWG Illinois locations are past winners of the Illinois Governor's Sustainability Award, recognizing private and public Illinois organizations who have implemented outstanding and innovative sustainable techniques or technologies, demonstrating a commitment to sustaining our environmental, social and economic health. Recycling Our Distribution Centers employ programs that are designed to recycle corrugate, shrink wrap, from a peak of three times a week to only twice a year. Packaging and Transportation Over 95% of manufacturer packaging, instead of being repackaged in new boxes. We have also redesigned our box maximize the amount of product put into each box. 39 Identify any third -party issued eco- labels, ratings or certifications that your company has received for the equipment or products included in your Proposal related to energy efficiency or conservation, life -cycle design (cradle -to -cradle), or other green/sustainability factors. Sourcewell members in the public sector have a responsibility to procure sustainably. As stated in Question 38, none of the products we sell are manufactured by CDWG. Which is a benefit to Sourcewell members. This allows us to be more objective about what's right for each Member's initiatives. Since green products, energy efficiency, life -cycle design, and other sustainability factors are important to Sourcewell members, our account managers compare the various OEMs we sell and determine equipment and products that support their goals. We do try to help where we can. For example, though CDWG has our own internal policies regarding recycling, we do not take back old equipment from customers. However, we can direct Sourcewell members to trade-in and asset disposal programs through partners to help properly dispose of or recycle hardware. These are some of the programs we offer Sourcewell members: NEC Program: https://www.necdisplay.com/communications/0418_Tradeln_TradeUp_Program.html Panasonic: http://panasonic.anythingit.com/ ClearCube: https://www.clearcube.com/upgrade PlanITRO1: https://planitroi.com/ City Council 7-39 12/6/2022