1. DCG Systems Environmental Management System, key elements:

1. Main sources of GHG emissions within DCG Systems are:

1. Office energy usage;
2. Air conditioning and heating systems usage;
3. Travel energy usage and emissions
1. Items 1 and 2 are monitored by the Facilities Manager
2. Item 3 is monitored by Finance through travel management

2. Facilities manager monitors energy usage by comparing energy usage to prior year

1. Facilities manager monitors electricity usage per employee on a quarterly basis and compares to prior year usage for the same period
2. Facilities manager reports quarterly on result
3. Facilities manager measures HVAC usage per quarter and sets thermostats at levels recommended by outside experts
4. Facilities manager uses most energy efficient materials in tenant improvements when there is little cost differential
5. Management expects at least a ½% improvement year on year
1. In electricity usage per employee
2. In electricity usage for HVAC per employee

3. Finance manager sets travel management goals for reducing energy usage and emissions

1. When traveling, policy is to use the most energy efficient method that meets cost and time of travel requirements
2. Traveling employees are asked to use hotel room thermostat settings recommended by outside experts
3. Employees are urged to use the most energy efficient method to go to and from work.  Examples would be:
1. Using public transportation when practical
2. Using energy efficient vehicles
3. Bicycling to work when practical
4. Company from time to time provides incentives for employees to use efficient means of transportation

2. Achievements against goals are disclosed at Company All-Hands meetings at least once per year

3. DCG encourages its vendors to conform with this or a similar policy

Last Updated: 08/01/2011