The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, in partnership with the Pollution Prevention Advisory Board and the Colorado Environmental Partnership, presented the award based on outstanding environmental achievements that help keep the state of Colorado a desirable place to work and live. 

Graebel, headquartered in Colorado, was among 12 firms recognized in 2015. 97 Corporations and philanthropic organisations that conduct business in Colorado have been designated Gold Leaders since the programme’s inception in 1999. 

In 2008, Graebel launched a companywide Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative that is shaped by the United Nations’ model to protect people, the planet and profits. Since then the organisation has successfully engaged in diverse CSR activities in the Americas, APAC and EMEA regions and its achievements are ongoing.  

Chief Executive Officer, Bill Graebel was named one of 12 nationwide finalists for CR Magazine CEO of the Year for his leadership and company’s CSR achievements at the Commit|Forum in 2014. Additionally, Graebel International Movers, Inc. world headquarters has been continuously certified for the ISO 14001:2004 Environmental Management System (EMS) since 2007. The 14001 Standard embodies the division’s commitment to eco-initiatives and new methods of conservation for its global business practices. 

Photo:  Bill Graebel.