A Grand Junction-based defense contractor and its environmental health and safety manager have received statewide recognition for their efforts to reduce emissions and hazardous wastes.

Capco and Jeff Purdy received the 2022 24-Karat Gold Award from the Colorado Green Business Network. A voluntary program of the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, the network encourages and rewards organizations for increasing the efficiency and sustainability of their operations. Gold-certified members of the network select the 24-Karat Gold Award winner.

Using energy management assessments independently and in conjunction with the Colorado industrial strategy management program, Capco reduced emissions of carbon dioxide by 500,000 pounds in a nine-month period. Capco also reduced hazardous waste by 89 percent since 2019 by adjusting facility processes, following federal waste reduction recommendations and fostering a culture in which employees suggest improvements.

Purdy serves as the chairman of the Recycle Colorado Western Slope Council, leads the Western Slope Colorado Green Business Network group and participates in the Clean Tech Business Coalition. He worked with local schools to build benches supporting solar charging stations for personal electronic devices.

Capco designs, engineers and sells a range of products to the U.S. Department of Defense as well as law enforcement agencies and international customers. For more information, visit https://capcoinc.com.