Pew Center Reports on Corporate Energy Efficiency

The Pew Center on Global Climate Change recently announced the release of a report and the launch of an entire website in an “effort to identify and highlight the most effective methods used by companies today to reduce their energy consumption and lower their related greenhouse gas emissions.” While their complete report will not be published until next year, they have still made a wealth of information available online. The website provides information on how 48 of the largest corporations have approached energy efficiency in regards to five categories: internal operations, buildings, supply chains, products and services, and cross-cutting issues.

For internal operations, the report looks at what companies are doing to optimize energy use in manufacturing processes through improved data tracking and management.

For buildings, the report tracks how companies are upgrading lighting systems, switching to more energy efficient office equipment and appliances, and improved monitoring of energy consumption.

For supply chains, the report discusses how corporations are partnering with and helping to educate their suppliers on the value of energy efficiency and conservation.

For cross-cutting, the report explains how big businesses are attempting to change their corporate culture through presentations and reports to educate employees about the importance of investing in energy efficient processes and systems.

Source: Pew Center’s Energy Efficiency Website