This Diamond Ring is richly deserved by a company that has supported and implemented trip reduction efforts for many years. As a multiple award winner, BECU continues to provide employees at all King County worksites with tools to change commute patterns. Headquartered in Tukwila, BECU has credit union sites all over the region, including a large call center in Kent. Every employee at all 34 work sites is offered a fully subsidized ORCA pass. BECU has a "Going Green” Committee to track and reduce the company’s carbon footprint. The company goal is to become completely carbon neutral by 2035—the year of BECU’s 100th anniversary. BECU used 613 metric tons LESS of carbon dioxide from 2007 to 2008; the company documented that 224 tons of reduction came from reducing drive-alone trips! BECU also has an effective telework program for many employees. BECU is proud to support its employees by helping them go green with their commute.

*Some definitions: An "ETC" is the staff-level employee transportation coordinator responsible for the daily administration of the transportation program. "SOV" stands for single-occupant vehicle, and "CTR" for commute trip reduction.