General Motors yesterday pledged to cut the carbon dioxide emissions from its manufacturing plants in North America by forty percent over the next three years. The reduction amounts to 4.5 million metric tonnes of CO2. This is part of GM's participation in the EPA Climate Leaders program which brings together business and government to find ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.GM has been part of the program since 2002 and had a goal at that time to reduce emissions by ten percent by 2005 and surpassed that in the first year, eventually cutting emissions by twenty-five percent over the first five years. Most of the reductions have come about through improvements in energy efficiency, reduced waste and more use of renewable resources.
DETROIT - Today, General Motors announced its goal to reduce CO2 emissions from its North American manufacturing facilities by 40 percent by 2010, based on 2000 levels. GM is setting this target as part of its voluntary partnership in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Climate Leaders program. This reduction would equal 4.5 million metric tons and equate to annual emissions from the power consumed by 432,692 U.S. households.
"GM has demonstrated that voluntary programs work, and they make good business sense," said Elizabeth A. Lowery, GM vice president, Environment and Energy. "Our partnership with the EPA's Climate Leaders program is an excellent example of how government and industry together can encourage innovation and strong, forward-thinking action to help reduce environmental impact."
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