SHARING THE BEST
USPS COMPARES SUSTAINABILITY NOTES WITH PRIVATE SECTOR
Seventeen regional, national and global organizations from the Pacific Northwest, including the Postal Service, met recently at the University of Washington (UW) for the Pacific Northwest Sustainability Roundtable. The day-long event — co-sponsored by USPS, UW, Costco and Starbucks — offered area companies the opportunity to share their sustainability achievements and best practices, while providing a forum to network and discuss common challenges.
“Many companies were not aware of what USPS has accomplished in the sustainability arena", said Seattle District Manager, Shipping and Mailing Solutions, Nick Coleman. “This was a perfect opportunity to learn more about our customers and to provide them with insight into our commitment to sustainability leadership, thereby building our credibility.”
Coleman says the Seattle Sales team is conducting follow-up meetings to pursue sustainable shipping and mailing business with them. “This was the first such seminar, but we hope to make it a semi-annual event hosted by other participants,” he added.
Keynote speakers at the event included USPS Vice President, Sustainability, Sam Pulcrano and Acting President, Mailing and Shipping Services, Susan Plonkey. Seattle District Manager Katherine Nash also participated.
