Policies and Programs Reduce Energy Consumption and Protect the Environment
Environmental responsibility stands at the forefront of today’s global corporate agenda. Emerson addresses this responsibility in two primary ways: 1) through our commitment to provide products and services that improve energy efficiencies and reduce potential harm to the environment, and 2) through our efforts to operate our facilities in a manner that protects the environment, meets or exceeds government requirements, and continually reduces energy consumption and waste. Our global reach affords us a broad environmental perspective that balances advances in living standards and prosperity with potential impact on the planet and the well-being of future generations.
Emerson’s environmental stewardship efforts include:
• Developing technologies that help customers address environmental challenges
• Applying cost-effective and energy-efficient manufacturing processes
• Complying with laws that protect the environment
Following are illustrations of our commitment.
Innovative Technologies for a Greener World
Emerson began intently addressing customers’ environmental challenges in the 1980s when our engineers mastered new technologies to improve energy utilization in concert with advancing the standard of living for all people. From Copeland Scroll™ compressors that drive greater energy efficiencies in heating and air conditioning systems to power technologies that facilitate green data centers and telecommunications networks, our engineers conceive and develop products and solutions that reduce resource consumption while delivering reliable benefits.
As the strain on natural resources increases, we all share a responsibility to limit the use of energy and activities that harm the environment. Emerson’s products and services address environmental issues in three ways:
• Enabling efficient use of energy. Extracting the most value from available energy resources requires new solutions and technologies. Emerson innovation minimizes the environmental impact of our residential, commercial and industrial products. In addition to creating solutions that advance energy efficiency, we participate in numerous industry and governmental efforts to define, promote and measure efficiency improvements.
• Supporting cleaner forms of energy production. Our technologies and solutions help shift electrical power generation to approaches that lower carbon footprints, utilizing energy sources such as wind, solar, nuclear, hydro and natural gas.
• Providing technologies that monitor and limit emissions. Our sensor advances and wireless connectivity provide cost-effective industrial monitoring and better access to emissions data and management.
Energy Saving Operating Initiatives
We target annual energy-efficiency initiatives throughout our operations. In 2008, for example, our assessments at manufacturing facilities identified a range of cost-effective opportunities to significantly reduce energy costs.
Environmental Operating Compliance
We annually assess the environmental compliance of each Emerson facility. In this process, we analyze the procedures and performance of our facilities against standards set by local or U.S. law – whichever sets a higher standard. Furthermore, when acquiring companies, we assess their environmental policies and procedures to correct any issues or shortcomings.
Emerson also considers the environmental aspects of how we design, engineer and manufacture products, ensuring that materials and processes are safe and adhere to industry standards and initiatives such as WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment regulation) and RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) directives.