Credit Union is 100% Green Powered
June 2, 2014
Madison, WI� UW Credit Union is featured on the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) list of top companies who use 100% green power for their electricity needs. Since 2013, UW Credit Union has been purchasing wind energy to power its community branch locations and corporate office.
"We remain committed to doing what's right for the environment," said Brad McClain, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of
UW Credit Union. "As we grow our branch network, it is important for us to be good environmental stewards by reducing our carbon footprint."
UW Credit Union is ranked 161 out of 639 companies nationwide for the amount of green power purchased. They are also the fifth largest company in Wisconsin who purchase 100% green power and the only Wisconsin-based financial to do so. In fact, the green power purchased by the credit union will avoid an estimated 2,569 metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions, which is the equivalent of the green house gas emissions from 541 passenger vehicles each year.
"Making our communities healthier places to live and work is a priority for us," said Paul Kundert, President & CEO of UW Credit Union. "Just as we look out for members' financial best interests, we believe in protecting the environment for future generations."
In 2013, UW Credit Union became the first credit union in the nation to receive the EPA Green Power Leadership Club distinction for their commitment to purchasing green power. They also were one of only eight organizations to receive the EPA Green Power Leadership Club Award for their contribution in advancing the development of the nations voluntary green power market. UW Credit Union has been an EPA Green Power Partner since 2011.
To learn more about UW Credit Union's environmental sustainability efforts, visit uwcu.org. For more information about the EPA's Green Power Program, visit http://www.epa.gov/greenpower/basic/index.htm