MONTREAL, — Bayer, HP, and Dupont are among the winners of the Low Carbon Leaders Awards, which recognize emissions reduction and leadership on climate change over the last ten years. Sponsored by The Climate Group, the awards were published in
BusinessWeek magazine.
The awards range from big business to the individual, global to local. The Fortune 500 Company DuPont, for example, was recognized for its outstanding record on absolute greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) reduction. It achieved a 72% reduction of GHG between 1990 and 2003 and has saved $2 billion since 1990 by reducing its energy consumption. Meanwhile, the small town of Woking in the U.K. beat off competition from many larger cities. Its award is in recognition of its staggering 40% reduction of energy consumption in municipal buildings on 1990 levels in 2001. Woking reduced CO2 emissions 77% on 1990 levels in 2004 and saved £5.4 million in municipal energy and water bills since 1990 as a result.
"These awards are a clear recognition of how important leadership is in tackling climate change," said Dr. Steve Howard of The Climate Group. "These are the best examples of companies, cities, states and individuals who have taken a dynamic and pro-active approach to the issue. They have seen that the solutions to climate change are possible, available and cost effective. Our global future will be driven by a low carbon economy, and those already embracing this future are reaping the benefits."
The top ten companies honored with awards are:
- Dupont
- BP
- Bayer
- BT
- Alcoa
- IBM
- Catalyst
- STM Micro
- 3M
- Iberdrola
The awards were decided by international jury of experts made up of representatives from politics, non-governmental organizations, and industry appointed by The Climate Group.
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