Kraft Reinforces Sustainability in the Office

At Kraft Foods, "greener" office buildings are making it easier for employees to reduce their environmental impact.

"Sustainability is an important part of our business strategy, and we want our workplaces to be a constant visible reminder to our employees," says Steve Yucknut, vice president, Sustainability. "Our greener offices are inspiring employees to think and act differently at work. And together, we're changing behavior and getting results."

Around the world, Kraft Foods has done the basics -- reducing its office buildings' environmental impact by installing motion-activated lighting and more efficient plumbing fixtures. The company is doing even more by adapting buildings so employees can work more sustainably and be more flexible, productive and mobile. With wireless tools to work at home, on the road or with a customer without being "at the office," people use less energy in commuting, and there's less need for office space.