Kimberly-Clark Reduces GHG Emissions by Seven Percent in 2008

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April 20, 2009

Kimberly-Clark Corporation (K-C) has made significant inroads in meeting its Environmental Vision 2010 goals, in addition to reducing its energy use and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, according to its 2008 Sustainability Report, “Shaping a Healthier World.”

Since 2005, the Dallas-based company of health and hygiene products has increased its energy efficiency by 4.5 percent and achieved a seven percent reduction in GHG emissions per ton of production at its manufacturing facilities.

In 2008, K-C’s total energy use was 76.4 trillion British thermal units, of which approximately 20.7 percent came from renewable sources…..

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