The Farm Earns SAVe (Sustainability in AV) Certification

The Farm showcases commitment to sustainability, furthering efforts to achieve 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

The Farm today announced it has been SAVe Certified, a certification process developed to educate and engage AV industry professionals on the significance of sustainability, and to guide in implementing sustainable practices in their businesses.

“The Farm team gathered at The Farmhouse Showroom in Newark, CA to get educated on Sustainability in AV,” says Marketing Director for The Farm, Kelly Perkins. “We brainstormed, collaborated, and ultimately identified five of the 2030 SDGs that align directly with our business model. By focusing our efforts in areas that leverage our strengths as a small business, we can truly make a difference and make meaningful progress towards achieving the following SDGs.”

Below is a look at The Farm’s SAVe Certification Plan:

GOAL 4: Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.

• The Farm will launch an outreach program in partnership with high schools and/or educational organizations, such as Improve Your Tomorrow, to provide career opportunities to diverse workers in our company and industry.
• The Farm will build an official internal training program (CultAVate) to attract and retain a new generation of diverse and inclusive AV talent.
• The Farm will deliberately recruit women and promote them to leadership roles.

GOAL 7: Ensure affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all. 

• The Farm will identify reputable recycling centers near Seattle/Roseville offices and Newark Showroom.
• The Farm will identify and will participate in programs that provide schools and community organizations AV equipment that can be repurposed upon reaching their first end of life.

GOAL 12: Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns.

• The Farm will identify reputable recycling centers near Seattle/Roseville offices and Newark Showroom.
• The Farm will identify and will participate in programs that provide schools and community organizations AV equipment that can be repurposed upon reaching their first end of life.

GOAL 13: Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts.

The Farm is committing to decrease greenhouse gas emissions not just because it is the right thing to do, but because it makes economic and business sense as well.

• The Farm will track its use of fossil fuels for travel purposes, primarily jet fuel and gasoline using the SME Climate Hub Business Carbon Calculator.
• After setting initial benchmarks, The Farm will set yearly goals to measure and track its use of fossil fuels as it pertains to travel. Virtual attendance for out-of-town events will be held whenever possible.
• Virtual commissioning of FarmAssist projects will be tangibly incentivized to clients and used whenever possible in order to reduce fossil fuels for travel purposes.

GOAL 17: Partnerships for the Goals.

• Partner with Q-SYS, Visionary and our other manufacturer partners’ sustainability professionals to take their sustainability plans to the dealer level.
• The Farm will donate its Bay Area Showroom space – The Farmhouse – for SAVe certifications, and educational and networking events.
• Partner with Sierra Buttes Trail Stewardship by donating gear and volunteering at fundraising events.

The comprehensive SAVe Certification program, grounded in the United Nations’ 2030 Sustainable Development Goals, specifically Goal 12 on responsible manufacturing and waste management, aims to foster a deep understanding of the environmental impact of the AV industry. Participants learn to develop and execute an SDG-aligned plan, thereby demonstrating their commitment to sustainability. By achieving SAVe Certification, companies not only contribute positively to the planet, but also position themselves to seize new market opportunities, reduce business risks, and enhance their reputation in the industry.

For more information about The Farm or SAVe, or for general media inquiries, please contact Kelly Perkins at kelly@thefarmav.com or by phone at 612-298-7688.