To fulfill our commitment to our surrounding communities, Meredith Village Savings Bank has taken many steps to become more eco-friendly and efficient. The green building features in our new office in Wolfeboro illustrate just one aspect of this commitment. The new office features materials and systems that protect the environment and use renewable energy sources, such as a geothermal heating system to conserve energy and porous asphalt to filter rain and snow melt.
Because our local economies depend heavily on our surrounding natural resources, we’re taking steps to become more eco-friendly, including developing new bank products and services that promote sustainable living practices. For example, we now offer:
We will also continue to grant awards for local community initiatives, such as implementing energy-saving solutions.
Our employees have formed a “Green Committee” to explore environmentally friendly business practices, including expanding the bank’s recycling program, purchasing more eco-friendly cleaning and office supplies, and working to reduce the use of paper, printers and other materials and equipment. Other initiatives include using soy-based inks instead of oil-based inks for our printed materials, when available. We are also partnering with local organizations to provide sustainable educational opportunities for our customers and employees.
Can it make a difference? Absolutely! Take eStatements for example. According to a research study published by Javelin Strategy and Research, if all U.S. households viewed and paid their bills online, it would:
