COMMUNITY: BUSINESS & COMMUNITY INITIATIVES continually on the rise, it's critical that they assess their CSR. "Encouraging carpooling to decrease one's carbon footprint is in accordance with CSR principles," according to Weaver. "Seeing our commitment to green initiatives and reducing the carbon footprint helps attract and retain staff in aligning values and feeling proud to be part of an organization whose mission to improve the health of our planet and people. We use social media to reinforce our core values and encourage people to join our team." According to Christina Leslie, Director, Pharmaceutical Product Testing & Sustainability, "presenting cost saving commuting options to employees who are commuting longer distances can help to improve retention since it does ultimately reduce their monthly costs associated with travel and wear and tear on personal vehicles." Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories Microbiology Manager Jaconda Logan uses the company's vanpool service. "I have benefited from the vanpooling experience. I spend less money on gas and auto insurance. There is less wear and tear on my personal vehicle. I have also been able to utilize the vehicle for family trips on some weekends. Win-win for me!" WAS THIS THE LAST TIME YOUR ACCOUNTANT CALLED YOU? PUT THEM IN THE DRIVER'S SEAT, (IMMEDIATELY) This year, Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories started to incorporate a sustainability presentation in its on-boarding for new employees. According to Weaver, "this has worked very well because it introduces the transportation options on the first day A proactive team of knowledgeable professionals offering services in: Accounting Auditing Tax Business Consulting Succession Planning Payroll Learn more about what Ultimate Accountability could mean for your business or nonprofit at: www.whywalz.com 52 | LANCASTERTHRIVING! | Summer/Fall2017http://www.whywalz.com