PHI Health was recognized at the 2023 St. Louis Green Business Challenge for the efforts of its Chesterfield, Missouri base.

This achievement reinforces the company’s commitment to reducing its environmental impact and promoting sustainability in its practices.

Several specific accomplishments and innovations made by the PHI Chesterfield base were identified as vital to receiving the Green Business honor. Key accomplishments include:

• The formation of a company-wide Green Team.

• Issuance of Green Purchasing Policy for office paper.

• Maintenance of Environmental Policy with sustainability impacts. All new hires are required to read and sign these policies before beginning their employment at PHI.

Key innovations include:

• Installation of recycling bins with posters encouraging employees to recycle in the correct manner.

• Office paper converted to 30 percent recycled content.

• Achieved ISO 14001 Certification, companywide.

“PHI Health is proud to make a positive environmental difference in the communities we serve,” said PHI’s environmental regulation & sustainability manager, Keya Litt, PhD.

“Participation in the Challenge set off a domino effect of possibilities for us, not only in Missouri but also at other base locations around the country. We look forward to participating next year!”

PHI’s leadership team expresses their appreciation for the efforts of their Chesterfield base and what this recognition means for the company.

“We are proud to receive this acknowledgment of our commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainability,” said PHI Health chief operating officer Paul Julander. “We extend our sincere gratitude to our exceptional team whose collective efforts have propelled us to make a positive impact.