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We Can Do Better Than That -- Only 14 Companies Taking Up EPA's Challenge

July 30, 2011

Of the 240 companies that responded to the Energy Star Challenge for Industry issued to manufacturing companies, only 14 companies have improved their energy efficiency by the 10% requirement.

These 14 companies represent 34 sites.
To view of list of what has been accomplished click here.

The companies include Boeing, PepsiCo, Eastman Kodak, Intertape Polymer Group Corp., and 3M.

In April of this year the EAP reported that these companies have prevented nearly 119,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent. "Many of these sites also report that savings were achieved at low cost by strengthening energy management practices and improving operations with help from EPA's Energy Star program."

But there a lot of work to be done since the manufacturing sector is responsible for nearly 30% of greenhouse gas emissions in the United States and spends nearly $100 billion annually on energy, according to an article on Environmental Leader.

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Senior Editor Adrienne Selko manages IndustryWeek’s Expansion Management, delivering ideas and information about how successful manufacturers leverage location to gain competitive advantage. She explores the strategies behind why companies located their headquarters, research institutes, factories, warehouse and distribution centers and other facilities where they did, and how they benefit from the decision.

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As well, Adrienne tells the stories of successful companies in the biotechnology and life sciences industries.

In the past, Adrienne has managed IndustryWeek’s award-winning website, overseeing eNewletters, webinars, and contributed content. Before joining the staff, Adrienne was managing editor of corporate publications at a large regional financial institution. She also ran a public relations and marketing company that published a best-selling healthcare book.

Adrienne received a bachelor’s of business administration from the University of Michigan and is especially interested in wellness and natural health.