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“Our unique role is to give customers the information they need to make more sustainable choices, and extend these from a minority to the mainstream by making green options more affordable – just as we have made other products more affordable. This is not altruism. By satisfying this growing demand, we will be rewarded with more custom and more loyalty. Tesco will grow stronger as a result."- TESCO CEO, Sir Terry Leahy
It seems GE is making tons of money from it’s “Ecomagination” initiative. A true inspiration for “Green Corporate Network” members . Here is it’s report card:
GE made the following progress on each of its ecomagination commitments in 2006:
1) Double its investment in clean research and development - GE invested $900 million in cleaner technology research and development in 2006, drawing closer to its $1.5 billion annual ecomagination R&D target by 2010. GE also increased the number of ecomagination-certified products by 50 percent over the last year - from 30 to 45 products.
2) Increase revenues from ecomagination products - GE reported $12 billion in revenues from ecomagination products and services in 2006, on course to the goal of $20 billion in sales in 2010.
3) Reduce its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and improve the energy efficiency of its operations - GE GHG emissions in 2006 from operations have been reduced by about 4 percent from the 2004 baseline. GHG and energy intensity have been reduced by 21 percent and 22 percent respectively compared to 2004. GE is committed to reduce its GHG emissions 1 percent by 2012, reduce the intensity of its GHG emissions 30% by 2008, and improve energy efficiency 30 percent by the end of 2012.
4) Keep the public informed - GE continues to transparently apprise the public of the company’s progress
Download the GE 2006 report here
“Customer demand for the most advanced, most fuel-efficient and least emissive technologies is what sparked ecomagination,” . “Increasing demand from our customers is what is making it succeed beyond our expectations.
“Green is happening everywhere across GE,” . “From our transportation products to renewable energy to clean water to how we make television shows and movies to home building and mortgages, green is truly universal at GE.” Quote - GE Chairman and CEO Jeff Immelt.
Following the path set by Bank of America and others, Citi announced that it is committing $50 Billion to Green initiatives. Green Corporates are on a roll and reinforces our thinking that a “Green Corporate Network” envisaged by us will soon emerge . They are hearing their customers and clients loud and clear!
“With a presence in more than 100 countries, Citi holds a unique position within the global community. This informs our commitment to bring forward the best solutions for our clients, while also benefiting the people and the communities where we operate,” - Charles Prince, Chairman and CEO of Citi.
Way to go Charles.......... Check their press release here
Last week EPA recognized PepsiCo for committing to purchase 100% Green Power . Here’s what EPA Chairman had to say
“America is shifting to a “green culture,” with more and more businesses understanding that environmental responsibility is everyone’s responsibility,” . By switching to alternative, renewable power sources, PepsiCo is proving that going green can be the choice of every generation.” EPA Administrator Stephen L. Johnson.
EPA’s Green Power Partnership works with more than 700 organizations to push Green Energy for Corporate Operations. So, if you are a “Green Corporate” , why not collaborate with EPA to add yourself to the Roll of Honor read “ROLL OF POWER”. GREEN POWER PARTNERSHIP WEBSITE
Hesr is a list of TOP 25 !
1. PepsiCo
2. Wells Fargo & Co.
3. Whole Foods Market
4. U.S. Air Force
5. Johnson & Johnson
6. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
7. Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts
8. Starbucks
9. DuPont Co.
10. U.S. Department of Energy
11. Vail Resorts Inc.
12. HSBC North America
13. Cisco Systems Inc.
14. Staples
15. New York University
16. The World Bank Group
17. University of Pennsylvania
18. IBM Corp.
19. U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs
20. NatureWorks LLC
21. Sprint Nextel
22. Safeway Inc.
23. Pennsylvania State University
24. Kohl’s Department Stores
25. Nike Inc.
“Just as IBM helped organizations grapple with new innovations around the Internet and Linux, we will again assist clients navigate this new era of energy efficient computing,” Bill Zeitler, senior vice president, IBM Systems and Technology Group.
“It’s green, it’s 3-D, and it’s real. The avatar of IBM researcher Donna Dillenberger stands in a new video-game like virtual environment that she and her team built. The 3-D environment is designed to facilitate power management. “
Bold ideas for a Industry leader who is trying to work extra hard to gain a green supremacy in the IT world. With a billion dollar in the kitty and a “Green team” of 850 network architects, IBM is set to capture the competitive advantage.
IBM quotes the anlylist firm IDG to say that “ roughly 50 cents is spent on energy for every dollar of computer hardware. This is expected to increase by 54 percent to 71 cents over the next four years.”. Clearly a business opportunity for IT industries to “Go Green”
Read their Press release
That’s the “Big Green Project” from IBM. Join us at the ”Green Corporate Network” and tell us about your “Green Project” today…
"When you have enough green, your usually in the black. When you don’t have enough green, you’ll probably be in the red.” Ronald Logue, CEO and Chair of the State Street Corporation .”VIA WorldChanging
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“Welcome to our 2005/6 Sustainability Report. At Ford Motor Company, we have made sustainability a long-term strategic business priority. Sustainability issues touch every aspect of the economies in which we operate. This report explains our strategic thinking and details progress and performance against our Business Principles. Bill Ford, Chairman and CEO ”
Via Corporate Sustainability report- Ford Motor Company
Again, Green Corporate is not about sitting in judgement. Where there is a will, there is a way.. As consumer pressure builds in, we have no doubt that corporates like Ford will put in more and more of their future energies in making “Green” part of their corporate mission.
