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Read What Partners Are Saying

ENERGY STAR offers many advantages to manufacturers. Here is a sample of what some of the leading partners are saying about their participation.

“Ford Motor Company is committed to reducing its use of energy and protecting our environment. As a result of using energy efficiently in our operations, we minimize emissions of greenhouse gases. ENERGY STAR’s strategy for controlling energy use helps us meet our environmental goals.”

Bill Ford, Chairman and CEO
Ford Motor Company

“Partnering with ENERGY STAR is an ideal way for Merck to promote environmental stewardship and the wise use of energy, which are essential components of corporate responsibility in today’s world. By encouraging the use of energy efficient practices in our global operations, ENERGY STAR is helping Merck meet its environmental commitments while producing significant savings for our company.”

Richard T. Clark, CEO
Merck & Company

“Toyota was founded on the principles of continuous improvement or kaizen and respect for people…these principles shape the way we do business and provide the foundation for our environmental and energy policies. ENERGY STAR has contributed to the shaping of our energy management program by providing tools and resources, and with this combination has brought us success leading to where we are today.”

Dennis Cuneo, Senior Vice President
Toyota Motor of North America

“For California Portland Cement, protecting the environment through sound energy management is a major priority. As an ENERGY STAR partner, we value superior energy performance in our organization — it’s good for our bottom line and good for the environment. We have found that participating in ENERGY STAR just makes good business sense.”

Jim Repman, CEO
California Portland Cement Company

“3M is committed to achieving business success within the framework of our environmental, social and economic values. ENERGY STAR’s strategic approach to energy management helps us address our values, meet customer expectations and achieve our energy and environmental goals.”

James T. Mahan
Senior Vice President of Engineering, Manufacturing and Logistics Operations
3M

“Our partnership in ENERGY STAR reflects a fundamental commitment by Kodak to continuous improvement of all aspects of our energy performance…. We will continue working to strengthen our commitment because it’s good for our business, in addition to being the right thing to do for the environment.”

Charles S. Brown, Senior Vice President and Director
Global Manufacturing & Logistics
Eastman Kodak Company

“ENERGY STAR … has generated a tremendous amount of enthusiasm and activity within Johnson & Johnson. To summarize, as of August, 2002, we have … saved $12.98 million.”

Harry Kauffman, Corporate Energy Director
Johnson & Johnson

“General Motors is proud to be part of the ENERGY STAR program, which we believe is an excellent example of a collaborative public-private partnership…. These kinds of energy initiatives are good for the environment, good for business and good for our customers.”

Elizabeth A. Lowrey, Vice President
Environment and Energy
General Motors Corporation