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JohnsonDiversey Ups GHG Reduction Target to 25%

Posted by Environmental Leader on 06/11/2009

JohnsonDiversey plans to more than triple its original greenhouse gas reduction commitment, from 8 percent to 25 percent by the end of 2013.JohnsonDiversey made the 8 percent pledge last year when it joined the World Wildlife Federation’s Climate Savers program.The company plans to spend $1 ...

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In ‘Apathy Gap,’ Energy Efficiency at Home Ranks Low

Posted by Environmental Leader on 06/11/2009

When asked what two home improvement projects consumers would consider if they were given $10,000, improvements related to energy efficiency were outweighed by kitchen/bathroom improvements and new flooring.About 37 percent of consumers listed the kitchen/bathroom as the highest priority, and 33 ...

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IECC Building Code Recommendations Add Up to 30% in Energy Efficiency Gains

Posted by Environmental Leader on 06/11/2009

The development committee of the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) has recommended the IECC adopt new building codes that would result in 30 percent in energy efficiency gains for commercial and residential buildings.The recommendations will be considered next year for final approval ...

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Yokohama Rubber Cuts GHG Emissions 13.4% in 2008

Posted by Environmental Leader on 05/11/2009

Yokohama Rubber Group’s greenhouse gas emissions at operations in Japan were 13.4 percent lower in fiscal year (FY) 2008 than in the base year (1990), marking the third year in a row that the company has exceeded the target reduction in emissions set for Japan under the Kyoto Protocol, acco ...

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McKesson to Save $300K Via Fuel-Efficient Vehicles

Posted by Environmental Leader on 05/11/2009

McKesson Corp. continues to gain a better understanding of its emissions, energy consumption and water consumption companywide. In the firm’s 2008-2009 Corporate Citizenship Report, the company tracked energy consumption and CO2 emissions at 49 facilities, representing 64 percent of its U.S ...

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