Environmental Management System Policy

Fitzgerald Auto Malls, an ISO9001: 2000 registered company, recognizes our impact and responsibility to the environment, our customers and our associates.  We are committed to establish and maintain an Environmental Management System (EMS) that goes beyond simply meeting environmental laws and regulations, but extends to our everyday practices and business decisions.

• Ensure an environmentally safe working environment for our associates, customers and the surrounding environment.
• Reduce the environmental impact of our products and services whenever possible.
• Meet or exceed the requirements of all environmental laws and regulations.
• Continually assess and monitor our environmental programs aiming to reach or exceed our environmental goals.
• Create a culture of awareness and commitment to Fitzgerald Auto Mall’s Environmental Quality Policy.

As part of our Quality Management system, we recognize that an effective EMS system is a never-ending journey of continuous effort and improvement.  We believe that we can continue to achieve our Quality Objective of sustained growth of our business while maintaining the health of the environment by focusing on the customer and innovation.

Green Power Partner

Fitzgerald Auto Malls was recognized by the Environmental Protection Agency in the Leadership Club as a Green Power Partner. http://www.epa.gov/greenpower/

Renewable energy resources such as solar, wind, geothermal, biogas, biomass and low-impact hydro generate green power. 

A green power resource produces electricity with zero anthropogenic (caused by humans) emissions, has a superior environmental profile to conventional power generation, and was built after the beginning of the voluntary market (1/1/1997).

All of the electricity supplied to Fitzgerald Auto Malls in the State of Maryland comes from green e-certified renewable Wind Power.

Fitzgerald is the first Automobile Dealership Group in the United States to become a partner with the EPA with renewable energy.

Fitzgerald has been a long-standing member of the Clean Energy Partnership.

City of Gaithersburg 2007 Environmental Responsibility Award

Fitzgerald was honored to be named a 2007 Environmental Responsibility Award Winner by the City of Gaithersburg

As part of Gaithersburg Green Week, the City of Gaithersburg presented Environmental Awards to individuals and organizations demonstrating environmental responsibility in the Gaithersburg community.  The awards were presented at a ceremony held Monday, April 16, 2007, at City Hall.

The Environmental Affairs Committee selected eleven award recipients with outstanding environmental programs and accomplishments. This year’s winners represented local businesses, schools, and residents.

While the county has a requirement to recycle at least 50% of sold waste generated, the Gaithersburg location has traditionally exceeded this goal. In 2006 they recycled a combined average of 79.5% of all waste generated at the site.  That’s over 500 thousand pounds of solid waste diverted from the landfill!

Just as recycling plays an important role, purchasing recycled materials is also a big component of Fitzgerald’sEMS.  Fitzgerald requires that the purchasing of office supplies prioritize the selection of recycled materials. For 2006, they achieved a rate of 38% recycled materials purchased. From office paper to business cards, this has been a cost effective and environmentally-friendly program.