Facilities see bottom-line benefits from environmental efforts, reports EPA

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September 18, 2006ΓÇöThe US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reports that 48 facilities have seen real benefits in their bottom line from going above and beyond environmental regulatory requirements. These organizations are continuing to go the extra mile by renewing their membership commitments through the EPA's National Environmental Performance Track program.

The renewing Performance Track facilities must continue to meet all environmental regulatory requirements even while committing to additional ones. The companies have pledged a wide range of environmental improvements.

For example, 38 renewing members have committed to reduce their waste generation over the next three years; 30 facilities plan to reduce energy use; 30 facilities pledge to reduce their water use; and 19 facilities have committed to reduce their air emissions. Additionally, 19 of 48 renewing members chose to implement EPA-defined regional and national environmental priorities (15 selected water use, three selected priority chemicals, and one chose to address greenhouse gases).

The Performance Track participants come from such diverse industries as manufacturers of paper, personal care products, and pharmaceuticals; healthcare organizations; resorts; and government agencies, among others.

The National Environmental Performance Track program recognizes facilities that work with their communities, set three-year goals for continuous improvements in environmental performance beyond regulatory compliance, and have internal systems in place to manage their environmental impacts. Since the program's inception in 2000, Performance Track membership has grown to 400 members in 46 states and Puerto Rico.

For more information about the Performance Track program, visit EPA.

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