Publications
Performance Track provides several publications to inform the general public and potential members on how the program operates and promotes environmental excellence. The following documents describe program elements, members, and results.
- Program Guide
- Progress Reports
- Member Directories
- Brochures
- Promotional Material
- Case Studies
- Annual Members' Event Reports
Program Guide
Performance
Track Program Guide - The
program guide describes entry criteria,
implementation, the state role and relationship, and
the Performance Track Corporate Leader designation.
Progress Reports
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Sixth Progress Report (PDF) (4 pp, 1.39 MB) - The sixth annual report describes Performance Track activities during 2007 and presents member achievements from 2000-2006. This report was published in May 2008.
NOTE: Performance Track and representatives of two companies with facilities in the program held a webinar with members of the media on May 14, 2008, to present the results of the Progress Report and to answer questions. The webinar files (presentation slides, audio file, and transcript) are now available.
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Fifth Progress Report (PDF) (32 pp, 1.06 MB) and Pull-out Poster (PDF) (2 pp, 12.5 MB) - This report marks the fifth anniversary of Performance Track and presents member achievements from 2000-2005. The pull-out poster includes graphs of cumulative achievements as well as a map showing the locations of Performance Track facilities. This report was published in May 2007.
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Fourth Progress Report (PDF) (28 pp, 2 MB) This report describes the activities of Performance Track during 2005, and presents member achievements from 2000-2004. This document was published in May, 2006.
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Third Progress Report (PDF) (36 pp, 2 MB) - This report describes the activities of Performance Track during 2004 and early 2005, and presents member achievements from 2000-2003. This document was published in April, 2005.
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Second Progress Report (PDF) (32 pp, 1.54 MB) - This report describes the mission and activities of Performance Track, member achievements from 2000-2002, and goals for the future. The document was published in April, 2004.
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First Progress Report (PDF) (27 pp, 126 KB) - This report describes the mission and activities of Performance Track, member achievements during 2001, and goals for the future. The document was published in April, 2003.
Member Directories
The directories below are provided for historical reference; they do not reflect the current membership. To print a listing of current members (sorted alphabetically, by state, by EPA region, by industry sector, or by companies with multiple facilities in Performance Track), please go to the online member directory, pick the listing you want, and print directly from your web browser. The pages will be automatically formatted for printing.
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2006 Directory of Members (PDF) (60 pp, 640 K) - This directory identifies members of the Performance Track program as of March, 2006. The most current listing of members is available on the Performance Track site in the Members listings.
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2005 Directory of Members (PDF) (52 pp, 448 K) - This directory identifies members of the Performance Track program as of April, 2005. The most current listing of members is available on the Performance Track site in the Members listings.
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2003 Directory of Members (PDF) (1 pp, 1.1MB) - This directory identifies the members of the Performance Track program as of April 2003. The most current listing of members is available on the Performance Track site in the Members listings.
Brochures
- Performance Track Corporate Leader Guide (PDF) (14 pp, 288K) - This booklet describes the Performance Track Corporate Leader designation, criteria and nomination/application process.
- General Brochure (PDF) (6 pp, 5.1MB) - This brochure describes the Performance Track program.
Promotional Material
- Frequently Asked
Questions (PDF) (4 pp, 552K) - This fact
sheet presents common questions about the Performance
Track program and provides succinct answers.
- Business Case Presentation (PPT) (25 pp, 7.8MB) - This PowerPoint presentation describes the business case for joining Performance Track.
- Regulatory and Non-Regulatory Incentives (PDF) (2 pp, 600K) - This fact sheet presents both the regulatory and non-regulatory incentives available to Performance Track members.
- Member Testimonials (PDF) (2 pp, 548K) - This fact sheet includes a number of Performance Track testimonials from members.
- Investment
Firm Recognition (PDF) (2 pp, 564K) - This
article describes how a number of major investment
first are considering Performance Track membership as
a criterion for environmental and social performance
rating.
- Example
of Member Goals (PDF) (2 pp, 556K) - This
fact sheet provides examples of the environmental
goals Performance Track members have agreed to.
Case Studies
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Ideal
Jacobs Puts Customers and Environment First (PDF) (4 pp, 2.3 MB)
Learn how this printing company has increased efficiency, improved its bottom line, and contributed to its community as a member of Performance Track. -
Monsanto
Company, Muscatine Iowa Plant (PDF) (4 pp, 745
K)
This award-winning facility lays out its keys to success as a Performance Track member and its advice to other organizations that are new to the program. -
Janssen
Pharmaceutica Follows Road Map to a Healthy Planet
with its Environmental Stewardship (PDF) (4 pp,
803 K)
This pharmaceutical facility installed a 500 kilowatt solar photovoltaic system that provides about 10 percent of the plant's annual electricity needs.
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Port of
Houston Authority Earns High Marks for Community
Outreach and Environmental Performance (PDF) (4
pp, 766 K)
The Port of Houston was the first U.S. port to meet ISO 14001 requirements and has set a standard for other ports to follow in terms of air quality, water quality, pollution prevention, and community relations.
Annual Members' Event Reports
- Each year, Performance Track hosts a Members' Event where members gather for award ceremonies, panel discussions, and breakout sessions on topics important to Performance Track facilities and partners. These meetings are an excellent opportunity for members to meet EPA Performance Track staff, network with their colleagues, and learn about program developments. Reports on these events are available on the Annual Members' Events page.