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Performance Track Results

This section of the site describes the environmental results achieved by Performance Track members. Use the navigator at right to find your way around.

This page presents highlights of Performance Track members' results from 2000-2007 (the most recent year for which data are available).

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Results at a Glance

Since Performance Track's inception, members have cumulatively:

  • Saved enough water to meet the needs of 58,200 homes for one year.
  • Reduced greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to the annual emissions of 67,000 cars.
  • Saved enough energy to power 73,000 homes for one year.
  • Reduced non-hazardous waste equivalent to the amount produced by 576,000 homes for one year.

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Cumulative results for selected indicators are shown below. Results for all indicators are available in the Detailed Results section. Results cover the years 2000-2007 and include only members that set a goal for this indicator and completed at least one three-year membership term.

Indicator Cumulative Improvement
icon for water use Total Water Used Reduced by 2.87 billion gallons.
icon for air emissions Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduced by 366,948 metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent.
icon for energy use Non-Transportation Energy Use Reduced by 6.7 million MMBtu.
icon for waste Non-Hazardous Waste Reduced by 1.26 million tons.
icon for waste Hazardous Waste Reduced by 68,146 tons.
icon for procurement Use of Recycled/Reused Materials Increased by 301,808 tons.
icon for land Land and Habitat Conservation Increased by 24,864 acres.
icon for discharges to water Non-Toxic Discharges to Water Reduced by 35,581 tons.

Cumulative improvements are the sum of each year's performance compared with the baseline. The baseline is the amount reported by members for the year preceding their three-year membership term. For more information on interpreting cumulative results, see the Notes on the Results page.

Exceptional Achievements

All Performance Track members are environmental leaders, but a few have been recognized by the program for exemplary achievements environmental performance, mentoring, and outreach. Visit the exceptional achievements page to learn more.

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