Tree Care Industry Accreditation, Credentials & Awards

SavATree and SavaLawn is fully insured and licensed according to the laws that govern each state in which we provide expert lawn and tree care. For additional lawn and tree care industry information, contact us.

Green Credentials & Environmental Policy

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) National Environmental Performance Track
Performance Track is an EPA partnership program designed to encourage environmental excellence. Among the criteria for acceptance in Performance Track are having a strong environmental record, committing to four challenging environmental goals, having internal systems in place to manage environmental impacts and a dedication to continuous improvement. Members report annually on the progress towards their three year goals and work within their communities to encourage environmental awareness. SavATree has committed to the following four goals:

• Green Energy - Investments that will result in a decrease of 315 net metric tons of CO2
• Green Fertilizing - Increases in use of slow-release fertilizers that will reduce the annual use of nitrogen applied per property from 56,000 to 38,500 pounds.
• Green Communication - Increases in paperless options for customers to receive correspondence such as invoices, statements and service information. Increases in percentage of recycled content for traditional correspondence.
• Green Habitat - Conservation of 60 acres of land and habitat by 2006, and 96 acres by 2010, via additional community service projects that focus on landscape restoration and tree planting.
  

Audubon International

Audubon Partner for the Environment. SavATree has partnered with Audubon International, whose mission is to educate, assist, and inspire millions of people from all walks of life to protect and sustain the land, water, wildlife, and natural resources around them. All SavATree branches received recognition for our Go Green Initiative which included efforts to reduce energy use, carbon emissions and fuel consumption.

In addition, SavATree received a certificate in Environmental Planning for the implementation of an environmental management plan and the completion of projects that improve efficiency, conserve resources, and promote preservation efforts.

Environmental Policy

SavATree proudly provides stewardship for over 26,000 properties throughout the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions, promoting a sustainable landscape and the unique relationship between people and their surroundings. As a premier tree, shrub and lawn care company we enhance and preserve resident, business and community properties, providing clients with expertise in arboriculture and green program options to help them maintain a healthy, safe and beautiful landscape.

Our commitment to the environment is evident in our philosophy and approach to responsible tree, shrub and lawn care:

• Consider environmental impacts in all aspects of our business
• Strive to continually improve environmental performance through product evaluations, monitoring, review of procedures and employee and client input
• Seek to prevent pollution before it is produced, reduce amount of waste and emissions
• Adhere to Integrated Pest Management (IPM) procedures and promote cultural, biological and organic program options
• Manage land, water, and timber resources in an environmentally sensitive manner
• Use energy efficiently throughout our operation
• Re-use and recycle whenever possible
• Use environmentally sensitive materials
• Comply with all local, state and federal laws
• Communicate information on environmental performance and the operation of our Environmental Management System (EMS) with the community, our employees and our clients.