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California Portland Cement Company (CPC) manufactures cement, concrete, concrete products, and aggregates in the western United States. This is the second time CPC has received ENERGY STAR Sustained Excellence recognition. The award honors CPC's multi-faceted energy strategy, championed by the company's CEO, who personally defined the 2007 corporate vision to "continue to be THE leader in energy efficiency within the construction materials industry and set an example for all industrial companies in the United States." Key accomplishments include:
The energy performance of all of CPC's cement plants rates in the top 25 percent of cement facilities nationally. CPC has achieved this high level through practices such as assessing plants every 2 months, using Toyota's "treasure hunt" approach to plant assessment. CPC's implementation of careful plant process controls combined with decisions to invest in new kiln and grinding technologies addresses the areas with the highest energy consumption and potential for reducing energy use. The company occupies a unique position in its industry by also investing in renewable wind power on its property.
Recognizing the environmental benefits of its efforts, CPC shares its energy management expertise extensively outside its business. CPC works with other cement companies to help them develop energy programs. CPC also proudly displays ENERGY STAR signage at its plants and informs others how they can improve energy efficiency in their communities and homes.
CPC is also working to achieve its aggressive greenhouse gas emissions reduction goal established under EPA's Climate Leaders program.