In support of our mission to change the way power is made, Green Mountain employees  “walk the talk” by employing sustainable corporate and employee practices and programs.

Commuting Program

A monthly incentive program to encourage alternative transportation solutions for employees.

Green Ambassadors

A cross-departmental employee group that promotes environmental stewardship, supports environmental policies throughout the company and sponsors sustainable events such as a clean ups of nature trails and our adopted street in downtown Austin.

EarthShare Campaign

An annual charitable giving campaign that allows employees to contribute to environmental groups through payroll deductions.

Employee Offset Program

An opportunity for employees to purchase renewable energy certificates to offset a portion of their household’s electricity use.

Annual Earth Day Celebration

Includes activities such as workshops, environmental volunteering opportunities, environmentally focused employee gifts and more!

Expanded Recycling Programs

In our Austin office, we not only recycle paper and aluminum cans but also batteries, cell phones, glass, plastic bags, CFL light bulbs and toner cartridges.

Durable Goods and Printing Standards

We use environmentally preferable printing methods whenever possible, including using soy-based inks on paper made with at least 30% post-consumer fiber and benign whitening products. The durable goods purchased must be made free of child labor and with no old-growth forest content.