Sponsor Spotlights

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Prairieland Dairy

FIRTH NEBRASKA’S PRAIRIELAND DAIRY, located just 15 miles south of Lincoln, was created when the Eickhoff, Goossen, Obbink and Rice family farms joined together as one. Our mission was to create a new kind of dairy: one that was sustainable, open and transparent; one that served people, cows and the planet. When you buy Prairieland Dairy products, you join us in… Read More //

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Goodwill Industries

Goodwill Industries Serving Southeast Nebraska Inc.’s mission is willing workers employed and community resources maximized. Goodwill’s programs support individuals with barriers to employment by providing services which equip them with the tools needed in order to obtain employment, thus adding to lower unemployment rates and less reliance on government assistance within the Lincoln community. Additionally,… Read More //

Ponca Tribe of Nebraska

STS RECOGNITION LEVEL: Striver   Energy Badge Recycles – Have recycling bins. Are in the process of conducting waste assessments at all facilities. Uses energy efficient equipment – Some energy efficient equipment is being used.   Transportation Is located in a pedestrian friendly area – Lincoln office is pedestrian friendly, near downtown and next to… Read More //

Kaplan University

STS RECOGNITION LEVEL: ACHIEVER   SELF-REPORTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS   Management Badge Earned Promotes sustainability in partnership with others – Kaplan is partnering with a neighborhood association for lightbulb exchange and recycling project. Tracks company’s environmental and social impacts – Kaplan is tracking energy usage through LES on an energy monitoring project.     Purchasing Badge Earned… Read More //

Assurity Life Insurance

STS RECOGNITION LEVEL: CHAMPION SELF-REPORTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS Management Badge Earned Have sustainability policies or decision criteria – The company purchasing policy is to purchase locally and as green as possible. Sustainability is incorporated in company culture – A Sustainability Task Force has actively been improving practices and providing at least quarterly sustainability education since November 2010…. Read More //

Tenneco Inc.

STS Recognition Level: Striver   SELF-REPORTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS Management • Sustainability is incorporated in company culture–The Green Team meets regularly. Each Tenneco department is represented with a number of Green Team members. Energy • Purchases or produces green energy –Partnering with LES to use energy efficient products. Transportation Waste Badge Earned • Minimizes waste –Product designs… Read More //

Ayars & Ayars Inc.

STS Recognition Level: Achiever   SELF-REPORTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS Management Badge Earned • Sustainability is incorporated in company culture – Established “Green Ninja” Team that meets regularly to find green solutions for the company. • Promotes sustainability in partnership with others – works with Eco Stores, Nebraska League of Conservation Voters, Earth Day event, WasteCap Nebraska, and… Read More //

State Farm Insurance

STS RECOGNITION LEVEL: Achiever   SELF-REPORTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS Management Badge Earned Incorporates sustainability in the company’s written mission or values– “A Good Neighbor is a Green Neighbor”. “State Farm is committed to a future where environmental solutions are key to the way we do business”. Incorporates sustainability in the company culture– has an active green team. Employees are made… Read More //

WasteCap's Mission Statement

Our Mission: To partner business leaders to implement resource conservation strategies that improve profitability, community goodwill and employee pride.