Green Initiative

Recognizing the importance of preserving the earth's resources, Stinson Morrison Hecker created a green committee to promote sustainable business practices throughout its eight offices and their communities. The committee, made up of attorneys and staff members from each office, meets monthly and has implemented a variety of green practices firmwide.

Mission Statement

Stinson Morrison Hecker LLP is committed to significantly reducing our greenhouse gas emissions and protecting the environment. By targeting for attention the categories of transportation, energy use, materials purchasing, and waste generation, we will contribute to – and inspire others to promote – a healthier environment for everyone.

Policy Statement

Stinson Morrison Hecker LLP’s green initiative began in 2007 when we became a founding member of the Greater Kansas City Climate Protection Partnership. The partnership was modeled after the Seattle Climate Partnership, a well-recognized leader in climate protection initiatives. Through the partnership, our firm and many of our clients were afforded the opportunity to work together toward various goals that will reduce greenhouse gas emissions and protect the environment in our offices and homes.

Our firm’s commitment extends to each of our eight offices: Kansas City, St. Louis, Jefferson City, Mo., Overland Park and Wichita, Kan., Omaha, Neb., Washington D.C., and Phoenix. This commitment also extends to our homes and the communities in which we live.

What We're Doing

The following initiatives have been employed in all or some of Stinson’s offices:

Transportation

• Providing forum for employees to communicate about ridesharing
  
• Contributing to the cost of public transportation
  
• Participating in the Green Commute Challenge (Kansas City and Overland Park)

Energy Use

• Installation of motion detectors to shut off lights when a room is not in use
  
• Promoting turning off computers at the end of each workday

Materials Purchasing

• Purchase of Energy Star appliances as older appliances are replaced
  
• Use of eco-friendly disposable plates, bowls and utensils
  
• Purchase of recycled black toner cartridges
  
• Eliminating bottled water
  

Waste Reduction

• Paper, aluminum can and plastic bottle recycling program in all offices
  
• Default setting on new printers set to print duplex
  
• Recycling of black toner cartridges
  
• Installation of water filtration system to eliminate use of bottled/jug water

Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)

In addition to our internal initiatives, three Stinson attorneys have earned LEED accreditation in order to better serve our clients in the real estate and construction sectors. For more information on how our LEED accredited professionals are making a difference, please see the Real Estate or Construction practice descriptions.

Green Commute Challenge

We're proud to be a winner in the Mid-America Regional Council's 2009 Green Commute Challenge. The firm, which received the highest total points for medium organizations, had 45 participants from its Kansas City and Corporate Woods' offices logging their daily commute during an eight-week period. For more information about Stinson's Green Commute Challenge recognition, please see the press release.