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Benefits of Partnership
References
- Join related EPA voluntary programs.
- Partnership Directory (PDF) (2 pp, 398K, About PDF).
- Program Brochure (PDF) (4 pp, 1.1M, About PDF).
- Partner companies share their accomplishments in Case Studies.
Partner Quote
“We believe that climate change requires immediate action. Our efforts to address this issue have typically led to improved efficiencies and other business benefits. Working together with Climate Leaders, I believe we can show that climate change is not only a serious problem but a real business opportunity.”
—Arthur J. Gibson, Vice President, Environment, Health and Safety, Baxter International Inc.
Since 2002, the Climate Leaders program has provided valuable guidance and recognition to leading companies across many industries to help them develop and implement long-term comprehensive climate change strategies.
EPA estimates that by achieving their greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction goals, Partners will prevent more than 11 million metric tons of carbon equivalents per year from entering the atmosphere, equivalent to the annual emissions of more than 7 million cars.
There is no cost to join Climate Leaders and Partner companies receive up to 60 hours of free technical assistance.
Benefits of Partnership:
- Reduce impact on the global environment.
- Develop a credible GHG inventory and Inventory Management Plan.
- Set a comprehensive corporate-wide GHG reduction goal.
- Better manage GHG emissions and associated risks.
- Realize cost savings through energy efficiency.
- Receive expert EPA technical assistance on inventories and reporting.
- Participate in national public recognition campaigns.
- Engage with other partner companies demonstrating climate leadership.
- Access the latest GHG tools, technologies and protocols.
- Improve understanding of critical policy discussions.
- Integrate climate change strategies with state, regional, and international GHG accounting schemes.
A complete list of Partners and their GHG reduction goals is available at Partners.
To become a Climate Leaders Partner, see Join Us.