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Kodak Makes Progess on Sustainability Goals
Published April 23, 2008
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Kodak has reduced its greenhouse gas emissions 28 percent since 2002, and has recycled or reused 42 million pounds of waste through a company program.
Kodak announced this week progress it has made on goals it established two years ago. Termed "Responsible Growth," the goals include targets for energy use, waste, workplace safety and greenhouse gas emissions.
"To enable success during our difficult digital transformation, we have relied on our strong Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) management system, and on our employees supporting our Responsible Growth goals by aggressively pursuing additional sustainability goals specific to their local priorities," said David Kiser, vice president of Eastman Kodak Co. and HSE director.
The company created the goals two years ago to encompass product stewardship, social responsibility and operational excellence. So far, the company has lowered its energy consumption by 30 percent, compared to 2002 baseline levels. Energy efficiency programs and a site transformation at its Rochester, N.Y., plant allowed the company to close a 67-megawatt power plant, Kodak said.
Its NEXPRESS Dryink products now use 23 percent less packaging. It recycled 1.2 billion One-Time Use Cameras, and in 2007, Kodak manufactured almost all of these cameras from recycled parts. Kodak also issued an HSE expectation statement to its key suppliers.
Occupational injuries have fallen 58 percent since 2002, and the company modified kiosk designs to be more accessible to people with disabilities.
Kodak announced this week progress it has made on goals it established two years ago. Termed "Responsible Growth," the goals include targets for energy use, waste, workplace safety and greenhouse gas emissions.
"To enable success during our difficult digital transformation, we have relied on our strong Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) management system, and on our employees supporting our Responsible Growth goals by aggressively pursuing additional sustainability goals specific to their local priorities," said David Kiser, vice president of Eastman Kodak Co. and HSE director.
The company created the goals two years ago to encompass product stewardship, social responsibility and operational excellence. So far, the company has lowered its energy consumption by 30 percent, compared to 2002 baseline levels. Energy efficiency programs and a site transformation at its Rochester, N.Y., plant allowed the company to close a 67-megawatt power plant, Kodak said.
Its NEXPRESS Dryink products now use 23 percent less packaging. It recycled 1.2 billion One-Time Use Cameras, and in 2007, Kodak manufactured almost all of these cameras from recycled parts. Kodak also issued an HSE expectation statement to its key suppliers.
Occupational injuries have fallen 58 percent since 2002, and the company modified kiosk designs to be more accessible to people with disabilities.
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