November 24, 2010
World Bank Cuts U.S. GHG Emissions 7%, Paper Use 15%
The World Bank has cut its overall greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from the financial institution’s U.S. buildings by seven percent between 2008 and 2009, according to the company’s new corporate responsibility Website. The same facilities also cut their water use by four percent, waste to landfill by eight percent and paper consumption by 15 percent.
The results of the bank’s eight-year sustainability efforts were released at the new corporate responsibility Website, which provides detailed information about the organization’s sustainability practices and efforts, particularly at its Washington DC office.
Over this time period,….
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