Sustainability is a Journey, Not a Destination

Author: Seth MacGregor, Director of Operations at MetroWall 

As someone once said, “I alone cannot change the world, but I can cast a stone across the waters to create many ripples.”

Improving efficiency in manufacturing, moderation in the use of materials, sourcing environmentally friendly materials, and focusing on energy saving have long been factors considered at MetroWall. But as we like to say, “More is possible.”

The Design & Build Community has collectively focused on efforts to reduce the global carbon footprint. While there are many ways of doing this, MetroWall has been supporting an organization that is playing a key role.

For several years, and with another donation in 2023, we have partnered with One Tree Planted, specifically their Urban Forestry Program. Having planted over 80,000 trees in cities, the Urban Forestry Program focuses on addressing the significant need for forestry in urban areas to reduce the effects of heat islands and to create green spaces. These efforts help remove carbon from the air, reduce energy consumption, and enhance air quality.

In one year, a mature tree will absorb more than 48 pounds of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and release oxygen in exchange. Additionally, a study at Boston University found that about 30% of carbon emissions from burning fossil fuels are taken in by forests. “That’s CO2 that’s not in the atmosphere,” says Boston University biogeochemist and ecologist Lucy Hutyra. “These forests are doing an incredible service to our planet.”

We often talk about “sustainability,” and it sometimes just feels like a buzzword. There are many ways we can have an impact and improve our sustainability journey goals. We applaud all the individuals and organizations that continue to create change. We look forward to hearing more from our colleagues about your own initiatives.

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Guest Author- Joseph Baho, Marketing Intern

My name is Joseph Baho. I am a rising sophomore at James Madison University where I am studying business. I am interested in all aspects of business; specifically finance, marketing, sales, and analytics.

I began my four-week internship program here at MetroWall in July of 2023 and I could not have asked for a better beginning and experience in the corporate business world! Within my first day interning here at MetroWall I was greeted with nothing but smiles, positivity, and swag which is what the premiums are nicknamed here. I could not have asked for a better way to walk into an unfamiliar place. While walking in that door I was extremely nervous, but almost instantly those feelings transformed into excitement as I could tell I was in fantastic company here, and yes, the swag was awesome!

I knew after finishing my first year of college as a business major that I needed to get my feet wet in a business environment, which is exactly why I wanted to get an internship. Because I am so passionate and interested in multiple different components of business, I found it important to start at my young age to really learn about each one in a live point of view to help gear my future in the right direction and pursue my ultimate passion and field of work.

During the first week of the internship, MetroWall did a wonderful job at allowing me to get a glimpse into each of the departments because of my interests in so many different fields. This consisted of brief one-on-one meetings with the head of each department and really getting a feel for what they do and the way each department operates for the company. This experience really gave me a good perspective on the overall flow of the company, how it all comes together, and ultimately the differences along with the similarities in each department.

Throughout my internship I have assisted on numerous projects such as: creating and capturing content for social media pages, conducting a PR outreach list for possible media outlets, studying about the analytics behind content distribution, and proposing business recommendations and assessments.

But my favorite experience throughout the internship was the tour of MetroWall’s new showroom at 10 Grand Central in New York City. Being able to go into the city and see a luxurious building like that at my age is something I will be taking away with me from this experience. From this, I was able to learn key parts of creating content and the different pieces and angles worth capturing as the floor was under construction.

Everything I have been able to learn has been super useful and informative. Probably the most useful technique/skill I learned was writing and formatting a formal business recommendation and assessment. It was something so useful that I know it will be used for the rest of my career. Bill DiMasi, the VP marketing director at MetroWall learned this specific format during his first job when he was around my age. He has used it ever since and I was very appreciative when he was able to share it with me. Not only is this something useful when you want to get something approved, but also just a very organized and effective way to process your thoughts and ideas out which is why it stuck out with me so much.

Being a student at JMU has really helped me throughout this internship. Even with only one year of classes some of the classes and curricula I have taken and learned have already been translated into the business environment. Business Analytics 1 helped me be aware and informed of the techniques used in researching and conducting analytics. Communications previewed what it is like working with a group of people and communicating through meetings, and writing gave me practice on all types of writing styles that allowed me to transfer some background knowledge to the recommendations and assessments I was able to write here. All in all, JMU without a doubt played a key component in my preparation and skillset in this position and internship.

I could not thank MetroWall enough for this experience. It was an honor getting to learn from everyone in the company and what working in a corporate business environment is all about. I look forward to continuing learning at JMU this upcoming year and excelling in the business world. I am forever grateful for this opportunity!

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MetroWall, A Leader In Premium Interior Glass Walls, Announces NYC Showroom

CONGERS, N.Y.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–MetroWall, a trusted partner to the Design & Build Construction communities since 2007, recently announced the planned opening of a new showroom this summer at 10 Grand Central. As a leader in premium glass wall interiors, the showroom will allow MetroWall to further their goal to elevate the human experience by helping create highly functional and inspiring commercial environments.

“MetroWall has always been motivated to set the standard for client experience, project schedules and product quality,” said Jared Scott, General Manager at MetroWall. “With local roots in Congers, NY, securing a space in the heart of the city where we can connect with customers improves their experience by providing an easily accessible hub where they can see the tangible benefits of our products. It also allows us to play a small part in the continued resurgence of NYC.”

“The space was very appealing for their showroom and for the architect and builder clients that visit them,” said tenant broker Jonathan Anapol of Prime Manhattan Realty.

“Originally designed by Ely Jacques Kahn in 1931 and steps from Grand Central Terminal, 10 Grand Central has recently been reimagined through a top-to-bottom hospitality-infused repositioning strategy designed to meet the needs of the modern workplace,” said Craig Deitelzweig, President & CEO, Marx Realty. “MetroWall is the perfect addition to an already exciting tenant roster and its mission to help revitalize interior spaces aligns perfectly with the building’s strategy and with what many landlords and tenants are trying to accomplish in order to make their properties and spaces more attractive.”

About MetroWall:

Founded in 2007, MetroWall is a leader in the design, engineering, and installation of premium interior glass walls. With headquarters in Congers, NY, MetroWall leverages a proprietary, integrated process where they manage and assist with all aspects of a project, creating a frictionless experience for clients.

Contacts

Bill DiMasi
Vice President, Marketing
sales@metro-wall.com

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