NI CITIZENSHIP REPORT

Conserving Resources

National Instruments continually works to conserve resources through its facilities and IT infrastructure by reducing energy consumption, greenhouse gas emissions, water use, and waste, as well as increasing recycling. In 2011, NI will conduct an audit of its HVAC control systems at headquarters to look for areas of efficiency and utility savings.

 
 

2010 Highlights

Selected to participate in Sustainable Sites Initiative green design program at headquarters 

Implemented PC power management program on 1,000+ desktops at corporate headquarters 

Installed energy-efficient lighting at corporate headquarters saving 427,000 kWh/yr, or 2% of 2010 usage 

2010 Challenges

More employees opted out of the PC power management program than expected 

2011 Commitments

Implement employee PC power management program at Hungary and Costa Rica branches 

Audit HVAC control systems of each corporate headquarters building for improvements 

Use Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) criteria to investigate effective energy and water saving strategies in the design and development of the new NI facility in Penang, Malaysia 

Optimize waste management costs at Hungary branch