Values
At Somerville Sustainable Cleaning, we recognize that the nature of our business has the potential to negatively impact the environment. We therefore embrace our obligation to show our industry a better, cleaner way to operate. Our company is built upon the following core values:Social Responsibility
We endeavor to be directly involved in the communities in which we work and to provide a positive, constructive, and visible presence, through actions such as:
- Supporting local charities.
- Fostering relationships with vendors and manufacturers who are also socially and environmentally responsible.
- Educating the public on safer, more sustainable, and more cost-effective janitorial procedures.
Economic Responsibility
We take the time to understand how our services affect indoor and outdoor environments, and then take action. Here are some steps we have taken to minimize negative impacts commonly associated with our industry:
- Developing a sustainable and realistic customer-oriented janitorial service operation.
- Implementing only janitorial procedures that are Green Seal and/or LEED certified.
- Using only Green Seal, EcoLogo, or EPA DfE certified chemicals/products.
- Encouraging all of our customers to implement a recycling program.
Environmental Responsibility
To fully understand how our services affect indoor and outdoor environments, and to use this understanding to further develop a sustainable and realistic customer-oriented janitorial service operation. Here are some steps we have taken in our efforts to eliminate or minimize any negative impacts commonly associated with our industry:
- Implementing only janitorial procedures that are Green Seal and/or LEED certifiable.
- Using only Green Seal, EcoLogo, or EPA DfE certified chemicals/products.
- Encouraging all of our customers to implement a recycling program.
Personnel Responsibility
Our employees are our greatest assets. Once we've picked the right people, we treat them right:
- Higher-than-average wages.
- Paid vacation and sick time for everyone – including our part-time employees.
- Employee educational programs.
- Assistance with affordable day care.
We do our best to keep our planet and communities safe and strong, and you can be a part of that commitment. Call us today at (617)547-0450 or fill out this short form and we will be in touch shortly.