Caterpillar Inc. Named in Newsweek’s Top 100 Greenest Companies in America

Created 10/07/2009, 09:22:18 am

Caterpillar was named #5 in the Industrial Goods sector. The rankings are based on the company's environmental policies, practices and overall reputation.

"Throughout Caterpillar we work diligently to hold our company to higher

standards in the area of sustainable development," said Caterpillar Group President, Doug

Oberhelman. “This recognition is proof our hard work and long term strategies are paying

off."

A key focus for Caterpillar has been progress toward 2020 goals for products,

services and solutions, as well as operations. Cited specifically in the write up of the

company is the work being done to offset the effects of the carbon footprint of its

equipment, including plans to reduce the GHG emissions of its entire product line by 20

percent by 2020 and reduce the absolute GHG emissions from its facilities by 25 percent

by the same year.

 “As I have said before, we believe the sustainability of our world and the

sustainability of our business are inseparable,” said Oberhelman. “We recognize the

challenges of sustainable development are numerous and daunting, but so are the

opportunities. Cat’s placement on Newsweek’s Green Rankings solidifies our global

commitment to the company, our customers and the communities where we live and

work.”

Source : unitedkingdom.cat.com