
doing the right thing does not always start with a requirement
Sometimes, it starts with a choice.
Back in September, our Charlotte office made a conscious decision to take a closer look at the waste we generate each day, starting with one of the biggest opportunities for impact: composting. Partnering with a local composting provider, we launched an initiative rooted not in obligation, but in a shared belief that being thoughtful stewards of our resources is simply the right thing to do.
Since launching the program, composting has become a visible and intentional part of our daily routine. Clearly labeled compost bins were introduced throughout the office to capture food scraps and other compostable materials that would otherwise end up in a landfill. The goal was simple and focused: divert organic waste from landfill and return it to the earth in a more meaningful way.

what we have achieved so far
To better understand our environmental impact, we measure our progress using CO₂e (carbon dioxide equivalent). This approach translates abstract environmental data into real-world comparisons, helping put our composting efforts into perspective.
Here is what our Charlotte office’s composting program has accomplished so far:
the total weight of organic material collected through our composting program and successfully diverted from landfill, where it would have otherwise contributed to waste and emissions
761 lbs
74 miles
our composting efforts are equivalent to avoiding 754 miles of vehicle travel, reducing the associated greenhouse gas emissions that would otherwise result from driving
when viewed through a greenhouse gas equivalency lens, our results are comparable to the long-term carbon-sequestering benefits of planting and nurturing five urban trees
5 trees
34 GL
by diverting food scraps from landfill through composting, we avoided greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to burning 34 gallons of gasoline
why composting matters
Food waste in landfills generates methane, a greenhouse gas far more potent than carbon dioxide. Composting significantly reduces these emissions while creating nutrient-rich material that supports healthier soil and ecosystems. What might seem like a small daily habit – scraping a plate or sorting leftovers – can have an outsized environmental benefit when done consistently across a workplace. While we only tracked a portion of 2025, these early results are a powerful indicator of what is possible. They show how small, consistent actions, when adopted collectively, can quickly add up to real environmental impact.

supporting recycling efforts
In addition to composting, our Charlotte office also continues to support more traditional recycling streams. Clearly labeled bins for cardboard and paper, bottles and cans, and landfill-specific waste help ensure materials are disposed of properly and efficiently. Together, composting and recycling allow us to reduce landfill waste while making better use of the resources we consume.
looking ahead to 2026
this is just the beginning.
As we move through 2026, we expect our composting impact to grow significantly as participation increases and habits become second nature. More importantly, this effort reinforces a culture of awareness and responsibility – one where sustainability is part of how we work every day.

Thank you to everyone in our Charlotte office who has embraced composting and played a role in making this initiative a success. Your everyday choices matter, and together, those small actions are already adding up to a meaningful and measurable environmental impact.

