Akraya Inc. Receives Bay Area Green Business Certificate

Feb. 11, 2009 - PRLog -- (Sunnyvale, CA): Officially becoming green is just another step for Akraya (www.akraya.com) towards an eco-conscious business practice. In fact, the company has been spending significant time and resources on developing environmentally-friendly office practices to drastically minimize its carbon footprint and protect the environment.

Recognizing individual social responsibility and the effects of positive action, Akraya’s management and staff all worked together towards the green accreditation. “One of the first thing clients say about Akraya is how nice we are” explained Amar Panchal, CEO of Akraya, Inc. “We have decided to inculcate our trademark “niceness” into our lives as well, through the simple step of going green. We fervently believe that corporations should consciously be switching to an eco-friendly lifestyle to conserve energy and resources and ensure that we leave a healthy environment to our children.”

"The energy and resources Akraya, Inc put into their corporate green campaign are truly exceptional. They went far beyond the minimal requirements necessary to receive the Bay Area Green Business Certificate. The Akraya team demonstrates a commitment to the environment and show belief that it is their social responsibility to fight climate change.” said Mary Lindemuth, of the City of Sunnyvale’s Department of Public Works/Solid Waste Division.

As Akraya’s example shows, a few simple steps go a long way when it comes to greening the corporate environment. The company has introduced new recycling and waste management procedures, cut back on their natural resources use, minimized the use of paper cups and plastic utensils. Employees carpool, keep electronic items in standby mode when not in use, and recycle paper. As the result of the company’s hard work, Akraya can now officially use the “Bay Area Green Business” title, thus bolstering its position as an environmental leader in the professional services industry. Furthermore, going green also helped the company strengthen its bottom line through operating efficiencies and improve the health of the workplace. In addition, receiving the accreditation was also a great morale booster for the staff as they were working hand-in-hand towards a shared goal that they all genuinely believed in.

“The Bay Area Green Business certificate means to us that we are recognized for helping address environmental challenges and promoting the best practices of our industry.” continued Panchal. To find out more about how to apply for a green certificate in the Bay Area, please visit http://www.greenbiz.ca.gov/index.html.

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About Akraya

Akraya, Inc. is a leading provider of Information Technology, Engineering and Life sciences managed talent solutions and professional staffing. Akraya enables the success of strategic technology initiatives through its Management, Analysis, Architecture, Engineering and Support services. Akraya is a preferred partner to several Fortune 500 companies and exciting startups. Akraya is a certified Minority Owned (NCSDC) as well as a Woman Owned (WBENC) enterprise. Akraya is also a Certified Green Business.

For more information on Akraya, please visit www.akraya.com. For press related questions, please contact Eszter Szikora at (408) 907-6424.