“Finding more efficient use of resources and reducing waste allow Aflac to gain not only a competitive, cost-saving advantage in our day-to-day operations, but also the trust of our stakeholders as they recognize our strong commitment to minimizing our environmental footprint,”said Alfred Blackmar, vice president of facilities support for Aflac U.S. Key measurements of the ISO certifications include increased prominence of environmental management within the organization’s strategic planning processes, greater input from leadership, a stronger commitment to proactive initiatives that boost environmental performance, and the development and continual improvement of an energy management system.