Since 2013, AutoMate Scientific has been a registered Alameda County Green Business.
Over 50% of inbound packaging re-used for shipments to customers
Universal wastes (batteries) and electronic equipment always properly disposed
Compostable waste separated and recycled
Plastic wrap and shrink wrap 100% recycled
NO disposable dish ware in the kitchen
NO single-use water bottles
NO single-use pod coffee makers
Water Smart Business Certified
- 100% low-flow faucets and toilets
100% drip-irrigation and low-water, drought-tolerant landscaping
Green Seal Certified
- Low-toxic cleaning products
- No antibacterial soaps
From the ground up, sustainability has lead our decision making
Two industrial HRVs passively heat/cool incoming fresh air using stale warm/cool air exhaust at 76% efficiency
Low-emissions building materials, construction (pre-fab), carpets and furniture
Renewable carbon credits purchased from UPS for 90% of our domestic and international shipping
Our products are manufactured to European “RoHS” lead-free and harmful metal-free standards
50% of our staff routinely bicycle to work
Indoor bike parking and repair facilities
Flex-time offered to all employees to avoid heavy traffic and/or work from home
State-of-the-art commercial building completed May 2018
- 110% solar – we produce more electricity than we use
100% LED lighting
100% lighting controls & occupancy sensors
So much natural light that we don’t need any artificial lighting during the day
High-efficiency heat-pump HVAC
100% instant hot water
100% double-paned glass
Energy Star computers, monitors and printers