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Best-in-Class Manufacturers Cut Energy Use by 24%, Study Shows

Posted by Environmental Leader on 12/11/2009

Best-in-class manufacturers typically reduce their energy consumption by 24 percent compared to laggard companies that increase their energy use by 6 percent, according to new benchmarking research from Aberdeen Group.Other findings reveal that best-in-class companies also reduce their emissions ...

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Mattel U.S. Distribution System Cuts CO2 Emissions by 30%

Posted by Environmental Leader on 30/10/2009

To reduce environmental impacts at its manufacturing facilities and distribution centers, Mattel has implemented several projects aimed at reducing energy and water use, shrinking product packaging, and reducing waste, according to the firm’s 2009 Global Citizen Report (PDF).Energy-saving p ...

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CSC Targets 30% Energy Reduction

Posted by Environmental Leader on 19/10/2009

CSC, a global IT services provider, has taken steps over the past year to ensure a sustainable environment by focusing on programs such as energy reduction, waste management, and IT equipment reuse and recycling, according to the firm’s annual corporate responsibility report (PDF).CSC is co ...

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Apple, Sony Ericsson Lead in Removing Harmful Chemicals from Electronics

Posted by Environmental Leader on 07/10/2009

Apple and Sony Ericsson are among the leaders in the electronics industry to move away from using chemicals that can lead to health and environmental problems, according to a new report released by ChemSec and Clean Production Action, two nonprofit organizations.The report, Greening Consumer Elec ...

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Royal Caribbean Cruises Reduces Fuel Consumption by 4%

Posted by Environmental Leader on 29/09/2009

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. has made environmental improvements over the past year. The company has reduced fuel consumption by 4 percent, NOx emissions by three percent, refrigerant loss by 33 percent and onboard water consumption by six percent, according to the company’s 2008 Stewardshi ...

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