Employee ownership at Davey has been a
tradition since 1979, and is an essential part of
the Company's culture and ongoing success.
Employee ownership serves as a catalyst for
Davey's future growth—it reinforces personal
accountability and our commitment to a
sustainable workplace.
Health and Safety
The health and safety of our employees, the
public and our valued clients are paramount.
We are committed to providing a safe and
injury-free workplace. To achieve one of the
top safety records in the industry, Davey
provides employees with safety training and
awareness, risk assessments, inspections
and safety committees.
Safety Culture: We care about our
employees, environment and clients. Our
certified tree care safety professionals
and other experts demonstrate the latest
safety techniques, technology and practices
to support our employees and clients.
Road to Zero Program: We encourage
our employees to proactively correct
unsafe conditions and achieve annual
injury-free workplace goals. The program
helped Davey safely establish a productive
workplace that not only saves our clients
additional costs, but also rewards our
employee owners.
Health and Wellness Program:
Davey has in place a formal health and
wellness program that encourages
employees to adopt a healthier lifestyle
through a tobacco pledge and annual
health screenings.
Talent Management, Professional
Training and Development
Since its founding, Davey has committed
itself to making sure each employee has the
tools he or she needs to deliver the best
possible service to our clients. For this reason,
professional development and continuous
learning is core to our culture.
We offer on-the-job training around plant
health care and safety. The Davey Institute's
ongoing education programs ensure our
employees are highly skilled and able to
diagnose and treat a broad set of client
issues. Our leading educational programs are
recognized throughout the green industry.
We recruit people who love trees and
the outdoors. They are attracted by the
opportunities a career with Davey and
our Employee Stock Ownership Program
can provide.
Stock ownership creates a culture of
tenure and loyalty. It is not surprising to
meet Davey employees with 25 years
or more of service.
We offer a comprehensive training
and career development curriculum
through our Learning Management
System and Certification and Education
programs that provide advanced skills,
professional courses and the ability
to earn an associates degree in
environmental management.
Corporate Environmental Responsibility Report 2012
