SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES

Sophia Mitchell & Associates is committed to sustainability in our business practices. This includes minimizing the use of resources, opting for recycled materials, investing in our professional development, and supporting non-profit organizations in the communities we serve.

Responsible Office Practices
Here are examples of how we reduce the use of resources:

• Use of electronic submittals and electronic file transfer, when appropriate, to minimize printing and shipping
• Use of teleconferences and video conferencing, when appropriate, to minimize travel
• Use of recycled content paper for printing
• In-office recycling program
• Use of  EverGreen energy (100% local renewable) energy in our Northern California home office

Sustainable Human Capital
Sustainable human capital is important at SMA and continuing education is supported. Here are examples of continuing education courses that we attend:

• CEQA legislative update workshop
• CEQA case law update workshops
• LEED AP continuing education maintenance
• Membership in several professional organizations

Giving Back
SMA believes in giving back to the communities in which we work and live, both financially and through hands-on support. Over the years, SMA has supported the following organizations and projects:

• Boys & Girls Club of San Marcos
• Outdoor Afro
• San Marcos Community Foundation
• Kiva (Microloans for entrepreneurs)

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We also volunteer our time with the following organizations:

• Sea Ranch Harbor Seal Program (docent)
• Sea Ranch Library
• Gualala Arts
• Redwood Coast Medical Services (past board member)
• Soroptimist’s Dream It, Be It: Career Support for Girls (mentor in 2016 program)