Photo caption: Business Objects employees wearing new brand “let there be light” t-shirts gather on the steps of Vancouver  Art Gallery and hold up energy efficient light bulbs to celebrate the launch of its new brand and new carbon reduction challenge initiative.

As part of the challenge, Business Objects employees will submit ideas on how the company can reduce its carbon footprint as a company.  The winner will receive a new energy-efficient refrigerator.

Additionally Business Objects donated $10,000 to Evergreen, a charity that is involved in nature, culture and community in urban space

(Business Objects has 1500 employees in its Yaletown, Vancouver office www.businessobjects.com)