At Chanler Communications, we take Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) seriously. We believe that companies can have a real impact on creating positive change — and we try to practice what we preach.

Our CSR activities address both social and environmental issues. Here is how we hope that we are making a difference:

Carbon Offset — Chanler Communications has determined its carbon footprint based on criteria developed by The Climate Trust www.climatetrust.org. We now offset this carbon use by assisting to provide solar powered electricity to families in developing countries. This is done through donations to the Solar Electric Light Fund (SELF) www.self.org.

Green Office — Chanler Communications is committed to using environmentally friendly products and equipment. When our floors needed to be replaced, we installed Armstrong laminate flooring. We love the look and feel, as well as the environmentally friendly nature, of this product. We also use Compact Fluorescent bulbs for our lighting, and our electronic equipment is all energy star rated. We also help reduce the use of paper by only printing when necessary, and using 100% recycled printing paper. Our website is also green. It is hosted by DreamHost’s green hosting server. And, our staff telecommute, helping to reduce their and our carbon footprint.

Giving Back — Each year Chanler Communications identifies a non-profit organization to provide pro bono communications support to. In 2011, we are helping The Elephant Sanctuary.

This non-profit organization runs the nation’s largest natural habitat refuge — 2,700 acres — developed specifically for African and Asian elephants, and is situated in Tennessee.

Learn more about this wonderful organization at: www.elephants.com and on Facebook.