News: RINA ACCOUNTANCY CORPORATION\\\'S WALNUT CREEK OFFICE CERTIFIED AS A BAY AREA GREEN BUSINESS

For Immediate Release:
October 06, 2009
Contact:
Pamela Raumer, Business Development Director
925-274-5740
praumer@rina.com

Walnut Creek - RINA accountancy corporation’s Walnut Creek office was certified as a Green Business on September 18, 2009 by the Bay Area Green Business Program. Claudia Pingatore, representative of the Contra Costa Green Business Program presented the award to Jim Kohles, CPA, Chairman of the Board and Pamela Raumer, Business Development Director and co-chair of RINA’s Green Committee.

The Bay Area Green Business Program, which has certified over 300 businesses in Contra Costa County and over 700 in the Bay Area, recognizes businesses that comply with all environmental regulations and conserve energy, water and other materials, reduce waste and prevent any type of pollution. A County Coordinator worked closely with RINA to put these practices in place. There is great flexibility in how the green standards can be achieved. The Green Business Program Checklists provide additional information and suggested implementation measures. Measures previously implemented are considered towards achievement of these standards. Participants can request alternatives or exemptions for measures which are not feasible for their company.

“RINA is committed to being an environmental leader. We recognize that a green business improves employee health, morale and productivity while helping our business to operate efficiently,” said Jim Kohles as he accepted the award.

For more detailed information about going green, visit www.greenbiz.ca.gov.