Social responsibility is voluntary; it is about going above and beyond what is generally expected of a company. It is about holding a group, organization or company accountable for its effect on people within the company, people working with the company and the community the company is in.

eBrand Media relocated to Portland, Oregon, in 2006, because we believe that the city and its populace support our convictions and our sentiments. Portland is renowned for its clean air, outdoor activities, land-use controls, world class public transportation system and its environmentally conscious residents.

As a result of our symbiotic relationship with the Rose City, we're proactive in our societal role:

Invested in the community
We're invested in the community. We continue to work with the homeless and the disenfranchised because our sentiments are such that the life of one person is worth more than any and all of the talk about social responsibility. The feeling we get from helping others is, quite literally, beyond words.

Providing more opportunities to get involved
We provide opportunities and incentives to eBrand Media employees for the purpose of motivating them to adopt healthier lifestyles and to engage in environmental efforts. As a result, they're actively involved in many different ways and they're a positive force in their communities.

Minimal carbon footprint
We strive to leave a minimal carbon footprint. We've invested in data-sharing and teleconferencing systems so that our employees can telecommute. Monthly incentives are given to employees and executives who ride bikes or take mass transit to our offices. In addition, we'll only travel from Portland to other cities if a client or a prospective client insists.

Recycling program
We've implemented a comprehensive recycling program to separate and dispose of paper, plastic and public waste.

Recycled office products
The majority of our office supplies are made of recycled, biodegradable, compostable material.

Energy conservation
Our employees use Energy-Star rated PCs, laptops, Macs and multi-function copiers with advanced power management tools for the purpose of conserving power.

Planting trees
eBrand Media commemorates each new business partnership with the planting of a tree in that company's name. We believe that someday, as a result of our core values and our relationship-oriented approach to business, we'll have planted a forest.