This report was completed in order to discover what the CAC is doing to facilitate an atmosphere of sustainability and what can be done in order to improve it. The CAC has never officially implemented a sustainable business model so this report will serve to provide an idea of where they stand in regard to sustainability. Immense growth within the organized church as of late means churches share many of the same amenities as some businesses or medium-sized organizations. However, much of this growth has occurred without much focus on the environment. Interviews were conducted and secondary resources were consulted in order to determine where the CAC stands and what best practices are. These results were then summarized and presented in this report. Some areas where effective change can be realized are; ensuring the doors are all properly weather sealed, replacing light bulbs to decrease energy usage, servicing the HVAC units on a yearly basis, placing recycling bins near the exits of the sanctuary to gather bulletins, develop a more intensive recycling program, addressing landscaping and outdoor watering issues and hosting quarterly meetings to facilitate sustainable brainstorming.
