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Sotheby's Agents:
Local Experts Supporting Global Concerns
In addition to the important causes that our offices supportin their local communities, Sotheby’s International Realty, Inc. supports Conservation International, a global organization working to conserve the Earth’s biodiversity and to demonstrate that human societies are able to live harmoniously with nature.
Our agents and offices have already started protecting precious rainforest acres and the species they contain through Conservation International’s “Protect an Acre” program.
The burning and clearing of these rich ecosystems emits at least 20% of the greenhouse gases that cause climate change—more than cars, trucks and airplanes combined. Thanks to the work and science of Conservation International, we understand that protecting acres of rainforest through sustainable conservation is a relatively quick and cost-effective way to reduce climate change, and a sensible way for organizations like ours to help.
In addition, we’re committed to evaluating our practices,and working to decrease energy use and reduce waste. This will take time and always be a work in progress, but every small step will hopefully lead to more meaningful change. Here are some of the initial actions we’re taking:
Increasingly replacing bulk printed pieces with print-on demandand email-able alternatives.
Using a printer with the Chain of Custody certifications to ensure that papers we use come from forests meeting international standards for responsible management.
Also using soy-based inks and no petroleum varnishes,and printing on stocks that are FSC Certified and contain 20-100% post consumer waste fiber.
Providing all of our agents and staff with re-useableshopping bags made of 100% recycled materials.
Conservation International has lead global efforts to conserve 143 million acres of tropical rain forest – the equivalent of taking 10 million cars off the road.
Sotheby's agents donated $12 million to Conservation International which was matched by the company.
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Lynn Shepodd (#01828562)
The Ann & Lynn Team
Sotheby's International Realty
1801 N Hillhurst Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90027
323 671 2390
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