Johnson & Johnson Emissions Rise 3%

July 24, 2009

Email this story Print this post Add your comments

On the back of efforts to source 34 percent of its electricity from renewables and building the largest corporate hybrid car fleet in the U.S., Johnson & Johnson has been able to cut its emissions 9 percent, when compared to a 1990 baseline. During the same time period, the multinational’s global sales have risen 400 percent, according to Johnson & Johnson’s new sustainability report.

However, while the company sources 34 percent of its electricity from renewable sources, that number actually has been dropping, as the chart above indicates. At the same time, the company’s net emissions also are rising.

Johnson & Johnson has 2,100 hybrid vehicles in its fleet, and has been able to reduce hazardous and non-hazardous waste generation in its facilities 16 percent from 2005 to 2008.

Additionally, the conglomerate has developed a new product lifecycle, which should help its various companies identify ways to make their products more sustainable.

As an example of its progression toward more sustainable packaging, the report cites the ubiquitious Band-Aid. In 2007, the Brazilian box supplier switched from non-certified paperboard to paperboard certified by the Forest Stewardship Council. Currently the company aims to reduce the size of the carton. Next year, Johnson & Johnson hopes to add post-consumer recycled content to the package.

Additionally, the company is working to eliminate PVC from its packaging. Here’s a look at benchmarks.

The company also is working to reduce its water usage. This chart shows its progress.

Finally, here’s a look at Johnson & Johnson’s investments in energy reduction projects.

click to enlarge

Email this story Print this post Add your comments

Advertisers

Stay competitive through sustainability.

Find out how at the SAP Sustainability Resource Center. >>

Unclear about the EPA's new GHG Rule?

Learn how it could affect your business. >>

EPA mandatory emissions reporting starts Jan 1st

CSA Standards can help your organization get ready for compliance. Find out how. >>

Product Environmental Compliance Best Practices

How to achieve compliance at a significantly lower cost. Download the full report. >>

Join the Discussion

Recent Daily News [ see all ]

11/20/2009
11/19/2009
11/18/2009

Charts [ see all ]

European Paper Industry Cuts CO2 Emissions by 42% since 1990

S. America Takes Most Urgent View of Copenhagen Talks

Nike Tops Annual Climate Action Scores

Oceans May Trap more Carbon than Forests

Jobs

View All Jobs >> Post a Job >>

Comments and Discussions

miggs on European Paper Industry Cuts CO2 Emissions by 42% since 1990
"Yet another example of the potential of combined heat & power to transform..."

Stevenson on News Corp. Taps Hara for Energy Efficiency, Environmental Management
"All of us should think of ways to save energy now. It is not a myth,..."

Trade Association on Trade Group on EPA Chemical Regs: ‘If Everything is a Priority, Then Nothing is a Priority’
"Seriously… that..."

Gary Markowitz on Supermarkets Tackle Emissions Reductions, Fuel Efficiency
"Supermarkets waste over 10 percent of their energy through improper..."

peter in ireland on Ontario May Follow California’s Lead on TV Energy Efficiency
"Governor Schwarzenegger is shooting himself in the foot! 1...."

Environmental Leader on S. America Takes Most Urgent View of Copenhagen Talks
"The survey respondents (the PDF report mentions 4,000 respondents in 38..."

Jake on UPS Trying New Hydraulic Hybrid Trucks
"A point of clarification: the Reuters press release referenced herein reports that 20 UPS will purchase..."

Environmental Leader