June 19, 2009
Baxter Cuts GHG Emissions by 21%
Baxter International Inc. outlines its sustainability priorities and progress in greenhouse gas emission (GHG) reductions, waste generation, water usage and energy consumption as part of its 10th annual sustainability report.
In 2008, the Deerfield, Ill.-based healthcare company extended its commitment to reduce GHG emissions from operations from a 20 percent reduction by 2010 to a 45 percent reduction by 2015. Both are indexed to revenue and compared to 2005 and include offsets purchased.
From 2005 to 2008, Baxter decreased net GHG emissions from operations on an absolute basis from 743,000 to 738,000 metric….
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