EPA Administrators Express Support for Performance Track

Many public and private organizations are willing to make environmental improvements beyond those required by law. EPA's Performance Track program, begun under the Clinton Administration and supported by the Bush Administration, seeks to recognize and encourage such positive behavior in both industry and government facilities.

With the strong support of every EPA Administrator dating back to the program’s launch, Performance Track forges a new pathway for environmental protection—one that complements conventional regulatory approaches with new tools and strategies that recognize and drive environmental excellence.

Steve Johnson (2005-Present)

"Working together, we're taking great strides for a cleaner environment. Performance Track members are making commitments today that help shape a healthier, more prosperous tomorrow. Let's keep it up and let's spread the word."
- Steve Johnson, EPA Administrator, National Environmental Partnership Summit (PDF, 728 KB, 10 pp.) (May 2007)

EPA Administrator Steve Johnson speaking at the 2006 Performance Track Members' Event.

"Performance Track's five years show that individual facilities' improvements quickly add up. Members have reduced their water use by 1.9 billion gallons, conserved close to 9,000 acres of land, and have increased their use of recycled materials by 120,000 tons. Performance Track members are proving that environmental stewardship and economic prosperity go hand in hand."
- Steve Johnson, EPA Administrator, National Environmental Partnership Summit (PDF, 524 KB, 15 pp.) (May 2006)

"Performance Track members are demonstrating new ways of achieving tangible environmental results by working collaboratively with government and demonstrating the business value of their environmental leadership…This relationship leads to greater efficiency and reduced costs for both Performance Track facilities and environmental regulators."
- Steve Johnson, EPA Administrator, EPA press release, Coca-Cola, Ford, 3M, 68 Other Facilities Commit to Environmental Improvements Beyond Current Regulatory Requirements (August 2005)

Mike Leavitt (2003-2005)

Former EPA Administrator Mike Leavitt signs the first Performance Track Rule, in April 2004.

"Performance Track provides recognition, regulatory flexibility, and other incentives that promote high levels of environmental performance, and provides a learning network where best practices can be shared. The results captured in this report demonstrate the value of such collaborative approaches between government and industry. Performance Track is delivering value to the environment and to its member facilities."
- Mike Leavitt, EPA Administrator, in Performance Track's Second Annual Progress Report (PDF, 1.54 MB, 32 pp.) (April 2004)

Christine Whitman (2001-2003)

"By working together in partnership, we're making great progress toward the shared goal of a healthier, safer environment for our children and grandchildren."
- Christine Whitman, EPA Administrator, Performance Track Members' Event (PDF, 674 KB, 8 pp.) (April 2003)

Former EPA Administrator Christine Whitman presents a Performance Track Outreach Award at the 2003 Annual Members Event.

"By working together in [the Performance Track] partnership, we are helping break down the traditional barriers that have existed between industry and environmental efforts, and we are making great progress towards our shared goal of a healthy and safe environment for this and future generations."
- Christine Whitman, EPA Administrator, Performance Track Members' Event (April 2003)

Carol Browner (1993-2001)

"Businesses that participate in the National Environmental Performance Track program are going beyond compliance to better protect public health and the environment. The Performance Track opportunity will be offered to companies which have demonstrated true leadership and deserve the benefits. We're highlighting such companies as models of a higher level of environmental achievement."
- Carol Browner, EPA Administrator, EPA press release (June 2000)

"A new era of environmental protection has been launched over the last decade by growing numbers of American businesses. These businesses recognize that environmental protection can go hand in hand with economic growth. We are especially appreciative of those companies willing to do more than is required by law to protect public health and insure greater protection of our air, water and land."
- Carol Browner, EPA Administrator, EPA press release (December 2000)

"Performance Track will provide a comprehensive framework for applying new, more productive ideas across the economic landscape. We want businesses to push the envelope, go the extra mile, exceed requirements, and seek maximum opportunity rather than minimum acceptability."
- Carol Browner, EPA Administrator, Performance Track launch event (June 2000)

EPA Administrators Express Support for Performance Track

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