Our operations are built on a commitment
to responsibility by ensuring product and
service efficacy and increasing organizational
efficiency. Davey is focused on delivering the
best services while being the best stewards
of our environment.
Product Stewardship, Efficacy and
Quality Assurance
Davey is committed to efficient and innovative
operations that promote responsibility and
environmental stewardship. We monitor the
processes by which we operate and identify
opportunities for improvement. We focus on
goals that are measurable and material to
the business.
Our approach is based on efficacy with the
lowest environmental impact. We fully vet and
test new products before introducing them
to our service teams. Products are held to the
highest quality standard and must produce
consistent and cost-effective results.
We continue to test natural, biodegradable,
organic options for tree treatment but hold
them to the same standards of performance
as conventional treatment and nutrition options.
We look forward to including additional organic
solutions as efficacy and environmental impact
are balanced.
Environmental Policies and
Regulatory Compliance
Our environmental policies are based on
responsible, science-based actions, advanced
technical research and sustainable business
practices. We uphold integrity by fulfilling
our environmental responsibilities through
compliance with internal policies, applicable
laws and regulations. Our environmental
policies and ethical business practices
enhance Davey's performance by driving
efficiency, innovation, and employee and
client loyalty.
Our Fleet Management Strategy Delivers
Our fleet fuel efficiency strategy delivers on its investment. We are right-sizing
our vehicle fleet—migrating from heavy-duty trucks to smaller diesel cars for our
sales teams. We are testing alternative (biosynthetic) lubricant options for our
vehicle fleet to limit environmental impact and extend product life. We integrated
lighter bucket trucks that operate without a separate chipper engine. This new
technology reduces noise pollution, emissions and fuel use by an estimated
500 gallons each year per unit. In addition, production increased because the
detachable bed can be taken for waste disposal while crews continue to work at
a job site. We added GPS technology in our truck fleet to optimize route mapping
and better manage our crews' start and stop times. Finally, we centralized fuel
purchases through fuel cards, allowing for better tracking and control of fuel
consumption. This initiative has a projected savings of nearly $100,000 over
10 years while reducing our GHG emissions.
