Publications

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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.

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Progress Reports

Final Progress Report (PDF) (6 pp, 636K) - The final annual report summarizes the achievements of Performance Track members from 2000-2007. This report was published in May 2009.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.

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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.

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.
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.
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.

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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.

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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.

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Case Studies

Performance Track Leading Practices
These in-depth articles describe leading practices employed by Performance Track facilities to achieve their environmental goals.

DENSO Manufacturing's Michigan Facility Reduces its Carbon Footprint through Heat Reclamation and Energy Efficiency Improvements (PDF) (2 pp, 351K).
Learn what this facility is doing to achieve its goal to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 18 percent on a normalized basis between 2004 and 2010.
Denver International Airport's Green Fleet Cuts Fuel Costs and Carbon Emissions (PDF) (2 pp, 365K).
This airport has significantly reduced its transportation fuel costs (by $160,000 in 2008 alone) while providing high-value environmental benefits.
EPSON Portland Diverts 100 Percent of its Waste from the Landfill (PDF) (2 pp, 438K)
Since 2000, this ink cartridge manufacturing facility has been responsibly diverting all of its waste through waste prevention and a comprehensive recycling program.
InterfaceFLOR Closes the Loop by Recycling Old Carpet into Raw Material Feedstock (PDF) (3 pp, 351K)
This manufacturer of carpet tiles has developed a closed-loop supply chain program that reuses post-consumer material sourced from old carpet yarn and tile backing.
Using an Environmental Screening Process to Develop Sustainable Products (PDF) (2 pp, 308k)
The Johnson & Johnson Consumer Companies facility in Skillman, New Jersey, developed an environmental safety screening process that analyzes product ingredients for environmental hazards.
Implementing an Environmentally Preferable Procurement Program at Xanterra South Rim Grand Canyon (PDF) (2 pp, 373K)
Xanterra is a leader in the field of environmental preferred purchasing and procurement.

Performance Track Facility Profiles
These articles focus on individual Performance Track facilities and the range of initiatives they are taking to improve their environmental performance.

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.
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.