Greening the Plan

Throughout the College system, there’s a strong commitment to promoting the responsible use of resources. At the CAAT Pension Plan, we share that commitment. We began the shift to electronic communications with our HR and payroll partners at the Colleges years ago, and we’ve recently introduced expanded electronic communications to our members, by changing our Member Newsletters to an email version. This has reduced our print volume for Member Newsletters by nearly 90%.

Retired members continue to receive their Newsletters on paper, mailed to their homes. These Newsletters are printed in house, on recycled paper, which ensures no extra copies are produced and wasted. The Plan is investigating the cost and benefits of developing a reliable, secure email contact base.

What’s next?

We’re constantly looking for ways to improve our processes while respecting the environment. Our green initiatives must always be balanced with requirements that we communicate with members fully and effectively. As we continue to roll out more paper-saving initiatives in the years to come, we welcome your feedback.