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Starbucks Coffee Company Honored with EPA's 2007 Green Power Partnership Award
PHILADELPHIA, PA October 22, 2007 - In 2005, Starbucks purchased 185 million kilowatt-hours of wind-based renewable energy certificates (RECs), matching 20 percent of the company's purchased electricity use for its U.S. retail locations. The company increased its annual purchase to match its aggressive business growth, and in 2006, actually quadrupled its purchase of green power. Starbucks is among the largest purchasers on EPA's National Top 25 and Top 10 Retail purchaser lists. Starbucks also leverages its size and reach to engage its partners, suppliers and customers in opportunities to address their own greenhouse gas emissions. By way of its Web site, launch of Plant Green Game--a free online game, seasonal promotions, press releases, and six full-page ads in The New York Times, Starbucks is drawing widespread attention to the benefits of green power. The company is also using its influence to spur new renewable energy development by encouraging its supply chain to purchase green power. The company is leveraging its purchasing power with its green power provider to obtain favorable rates. The company has plans to extend those "Starbucks preferred pricing rates" to 388 major supply chain partners.
Johnson & Johnson is named as one of the EPA's 2007 Green Power Partners of the Year
PHILADELPHIA, PA October 22, 2007 - Johnson & Johnson is the only green power purchaser to earn a Green Power Leadership Award for six consecutive years. In 2007, the company increased its annual green power commitment by more than 94 million kilowatt-hours (kWh). Johnson & Johnson's green power purchase of over 400 million kWh represents 39 percent of the company's total U.S. purchased electricity use and includes the direct purchases of low-impact hydro, wind power, on-site solar PV, and the purchase of renewable energy certificates from wind power and biomass facilities. From 2005 through 2008, Johnson & Johnson plans to provide funding for 47 clean energy projects, resulting in an investment of more than $96 million. Johnson & Johnson is participating in EPA's Fortune 500 Green Power Challenge and ranks among the largest of the campaign's Fortune 500 purchasers. The size of the company's green power purchase, along with its willingness to share its experiences, makes Johnson & Johnson a leader in green power procurement.
General Motors Wins "Corporate Energy Management of the Year" Award from the AEE
DETROIT, MI August 16, 2007 – General Motors (GM) received the Corporate Energy Management of the Year Award from the Association of Energy Engineers (AEE) yesterday at the association's annual conference in Atlanta.
The award recognizes the company's worldwide leadership in energy efficiency and renewable energy, according to AEE.
General Motors reduced energy use at its global manufacturing plants by nearly 15 percent over the last five years, while it increased vehicle production by about 4 percent. Total BTUs used by GM worldwide over the past five years decreased by 17.6 trillion BTUs. Calculated on a per vehicle basis, GM's energy consumption per vehicle produced dropped by more than 18 percent. These energy savings reduced greenhouse gas emissions by more than 20 percent per vehicle produced, or about 2 million metric tons.
Starbucks Coffee Company is named the EPA's 2006 Green Power Partner of the Year
SAN FRANCISCO, CA December 5, 2006 - Starbucks is one of the most recognized brand names in the world and the company's 150 million kWh REC purchase is raising the profile of green power. By purchasing RECs, Starbucks is reducing its climate footprint while helping consumers better understand green power and RECs.
Starbucks is using its broad influence to spur new renewable energy development by encouraging its supply chain to purchase renewable energy. Starbucks' green power provider extends a preferred rate to all of its suppliers so that they too can receive the low rates associated with a large purchase of wind energy. The launch of this green power supply chain initiative provides a model for how U.S. companies shape the actions of their stakeholders to achieve corporate environmental goals. The impact that this program can have on renewable energy growth is immense.
Starbucks' purchase is the 4th largest corporate green power purchase and the 2nd largest purchase among retail companies in the Green Power Partnership. In the past year, Starbucks increased its commitment four-fold to 20 percent (up from 5 percent last year) of its electricity consumption at retail locations across the United States. Starbucks' message about the importance of renewable energy growth is coupled with its commitment to improving public education and awareness of the importance of addressing climate change. The company's voice is being heard throughout the businesses in the supply chain involved in creating the Starbucks experience. The media coverage by ABC Nightly News, CNBC and Business Wire also generated national awareness and exposure for green power.
Johnson & Johnson Honored with EPA's 2006 Green Power Partnership Award
SAN FRANCISCO, CA December 5, 2006 - Johnson & Johnson is the only green power purchaser to earn a Green Power Leadership Award for five consecutive years. Johnson & Johnson sets a high bar for other U.S companies to follow. The company has incrementally increased its annual green power commitment, and last year increased its use of green power, renewable energy credits, and on-site solar projects to more than 306 million kWh annually. Johnson & Johnson ranks as the 3rd largest corporate purchaser and the 5th largest purchaser in the country.
Johnson & Johnson sets rigorous company-wide standards for operating businesses that not only meet existing regulations but also reduce its overall environmental footprint.
In its publicly-released energy policy, Johnson & Johnson outlines its commitment to reduce its CO2 emissions by 7 percent by 2010, compared to 1990. According to this policy, these reductions must be made in absolute levels, rather than levels relative to the company's growth. At year end 2005, CO2 emissions were 11.5 percent below 1990 levels. The wide variety of onsite renewable projects developed to meet these goals demonstrates how these types of projects can provide a good return on investment, as well as significant environmental benefits.
Staples Honored with EPA's 2006 Green Power Partnership Award
SAN FRANCISCO, CA December 5, 2006 - Staples, Inc., one of the world's leading sellers of office products with more than $16 billion in sales in 2005, founded the office supplies superstore industry when it opened its first store in Brighton, Massachusetts, in 1986. Today Staples, Inc. is demonstrating commitment to protecting the environment through its purchase of green power, as well as through the company's recycling programs, the promotion of Energy Star products in its stores and corporate offices, the company's energy awareness campaigns, and by implementing energy efficient construction practices.
With a purchase of more than 71 million kWh, Staples, Inc. is currently purchasing 14 percent green power, ranking them 4th among corporate retail purchasers in EPA's Green Power Partnership. The company plans to add green power each year as it adds stores, and is committed to maintaining its green power purchase at a minimum 10 percent level corporate-wide.
Staples, Inc. takes a proactive position on reducing conventional energy use and has invested heavily in green technologies when designing, building and opening new facilities, stores, and distribution centers. Notably, Staples, Inc. installed 260 kilowatts of solar photovoltaic generation capacity across three distribution centers with plans for more next year.
Johnson & Johnson and Starbucks Honored With
2005 Green Power Leadership Awards
AUSTIN TX, October 26, 2005 - At an annual awards ceremony today, Johnson & Johnson
and Starbucks received Green Power Leadership Awards from the U.S. Department of
Energy and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Johnson & Johnson was named "Green
Power Partner of the Year" in recognition of its leadership as a corporate buyer of
green power. Johnson & Johnson is the only green power purchaser to earn a Green
Power Leadership Award for four consecutive years. Within the past year, Johnson &
Johnson has more than doubled their 2003 procurement of 102,000 MWh of RECs with an
additional purchase to bring total renewable energy procurement of REC's, green
energy purchases and on-site solar projects to 214,000 MWh annually. This makes
Johnson & Johnson the largest corporate renewable energy purchaser in the United
States.
Starbucks received a "Green Power Purchaser" award for its role in significantly
advancing the development of renewable energy sources by purchasing 150 million kWh
per year of Green-e® certified wind RECs--equivalent to 20 percent of the annual
electricity consumed by its U.S. company stores. The purchase will support
approximately 57 MW of new wind power capacity throughout the United States.
The 2005 Green Power Leadership Awards were presented in conjunction with the 10th
National Green Power Marketing Conference, October 24-26, 2005 in Austin, Texas. The
awards recognize leading national green power purchasers and suppliers.
WRI's Green Power Group Wins National "Green Power Pilot Award"
ALBANY NY, October 4, 2004 - The World Resources Institute (WRI)
and its Green Power Market Development Group today received the 2004
National Green Power Pilot Award from the U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency, the U.S. Department of Energy, and the Center for Resource
Solutions.
Selected as the best of nearly 50 nominees, WRI and its Green Power
Group received the award during a ceremony here at the Ninth National
Green Power Marketing Conference. For the past four years, the National
Green Power Pilot Award has been given to an individual or organization
that has made significant, groundbreaking contributions to the
development of markets for renewable energy in the U.S.
As a result of recent purchases, three corporate members of the Green
Power Group were also honored at the conference. Staples was named
Corporate Green Power Partner of the Year, making this the fourth year
in a row that a member of the Green Power Group received this honor.
Johnson & Johnson and Interface both received Corporate Green Power
Purchaser awards.
See full press release.
 | | Craig Hanson, Jennifer Layke, and Pat Leahy accept the award on behalf of WRI and the Green Power Group |
General Motors Named "Landfill Gas Energy Partner of the Year" by the U.S. EPA
WASHINGTON DC, January 6, 2004 - General Motors Corporation was named the nation's "Landfill Gas Energy Partner of the Year" by the US EPA at the 7th Annual Landfill Methane Outreach Program Conference and Project Expo in Washington, DC. The award recognizes General Motors' leadership in the use of landfill gas (LFG) as an energy source. General Motors (GM) is the nation's largest corporate end user of landfill gas for thermal energy. To date, GM has substituted landfill gas for fossil fuels at four manufacturing facilities in the United States. GM also buys 8 million kilowatt-hours annually of LFG-generated electricity for its Service Parts Operations in Michigan.
 | | General Motors accepts the award for "Landfill Gas Energy Partner of the Year." From left to right: Chris Voell (Program Manager, LMOP, U.S. EPA), Al Hildreth (Manager, Worldwide Facilities, GM), Kamesh Gupta (Manager of Energy Systems, GM), Brian Guzzone (Team Leader, LMOP, U.S. EPA) |
Kinko's and Interface Win Southeast Green Power Awards
ATLANTA GA, December 2, 2003 - The 2nd Annual Southeast Green Power Summit Awards Banquet recognized leading green power purchasers, suppliers, and marketers for their efforts to build the marketplace for renewable energy in the Southeast.
Kinko's received the "Green Star Award" for overall high achievement for its green power purchases in the Southeast. Forty-six Virginia, North Carolina, and South Carolina Kinko's branches began purchasing over 13 million kWh of RECs generated by biomass projects, an amount equivalent to 100% of their electricity demand. Seven branches in Tennessee and one in South Carolina buy 250,000 kWh of green power per year.
"Kinko's is excited to receive the Green Star Award. This award recognizes the importance of our efforts to ensure a sustainable future for Kinko's and our communities," said Larry Rogero, director of environmental affairs for Kinko's.
Interface was honored with the "Lone Star Award" for creating a new supply of green energy with its landfill gas project in LaGrange, Georgia. Interface Flooring Systems (IFS) in LaGrange, Georgia will convert methane gas from the local landfill into a renewable energy source to fuel two heaters and a boiler. Landfill gas will replace approximately 20% of the natural gas use by the manufacturing facility.
Kinko's and Johnson & Johnson Honored with 2003 Green Power: Turn It On! Awards
PHILADELPHIA PA, November 19, 2003 – PennFuture and friends celebrated the people, businesses and institutions that are blazing the trail towards a cleaner and healthier Pennsylvania by purchasing green power. Both Kinko's and Johnson & Johnson were recognized for their work in promoting a clean energy future.
Kinko's won the award for "Green Business Chain" for their substantial new green power purchases. Thirteen Pennsylvania locations upgraded to 100% green power from renewable resources such as wind and biomass. Kinko's now buys more than 25 million kWh per year of renewable energy in 18 states, satisfying 10% of the company's U.S. electricity needs.
Johnson & Johnson was named "Green Corporate Buyer" for the mid-Atlantic region. The company recently installed a 500 kW system at its Janssen Pharmaceutica building in Titusville, NJ. This is in addition to the 75 kW solar array in Springhouse, PA and its 72 kW in Warren, NJ. Johnson & Johnson's has also switched all of its New Jersey facilities to 15% green power, which is equivalent to over 38 million kWh per year.
The awards were given at the 4th Annual Green Power: Turn It On! Awards Luncheon in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Johnson & Johnson and Kinko's Win 2003 Green Power Leadership Awards
CHICAGO IL, November 4, 2003 – Johnson & Johnson and Kinko's received Green Power Leadership Awards from the U.S. Department of Energy and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Johnson & Johnson was honored as "Green Power Partner of the Year" in recognition of its leadership in corporate green power purchasing. In Texas and New Jersey, Johnson & Johnson buys over 46 million kWh per year of green electricity, generated from wind and small scale hydropower, which satisfies 15% of the company's electricity needs in these states. With 1.2 megawatts of on-site solar PV capacity across 3 states, Johnson & Johnson is one of the nation's largest corporate users of this technology.
Kinko's received an award for "Green Power Leadership Purchaser Award" for its role in significantly advancing the development of renewable energy sources by procuring a considerable percentage of environmentally friend electricity. By purchasing over 25 million kWh of renewable energy in 18 states, Kinko's now satisfies 10% of the company's U.S. electricity needs with green power.
The annual Green Power Leadership Awards were held on Tuesday November 4th, 2003, in conjunction with the National Green Power Marketing Conference, to recognize leading national green power purchasers and suppliers.
Harry Kauffman (Corporate Energy Director, Johnson & Johnson) is honored as "Partner of the Year" by Kathleen Hogan (Director, Climate Protection Partnerships Division, U.S. EPA) and Mark Ginsberg (Board of Directors, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, U.S. DOE). | 
Mike Zolton (Manager, Maintenance and Energy, Kinko's) accepts the "Green Power Leadership Purchaser Award" from Mark Ginsberg (Board of Directors, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, U.S. DOE) and Kathleen Hogan (Director, Climate Protection Partnerships Division, U.S. EPA) |
Kinko's and Johnson & Johnson Honored With 2002 Green Power Leadership Awards
WASHINGTON DC, September 30, 2002 – Kinko's and Johnson & Johnson received Green Power Leadership Awards from the U.S. Department of Energy and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Kinko's was named "Green Power Partner of the Year" in recognition of its leadership as a corporate buyer of green power. A total of 93 branches across 13 states are currently purchasing green power. In total, Kinko's now buys approximately 7.7 million kilowatt hours of green energy annually.
Johnson & Johnson received the award for the year's best "On-site Green Power Generation". The company has installed nearly 350 kilowatts of rooftop solar photovoltaic systems on facilities in California, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania.
The awards were given at the 2nd Annual National Green Power Leadership Awards ceremony in Washington, D.C. The award ceremony was held in conjunction with the 7th National Green Power Marketing Conference.
David Garman (Assistant Secretary, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, U.S. DOE) gives the "Green Power Partner of the Year Award" to Sue Parks (Executive Vice President of Operations, Kinko's). | 
The Johnson & Johnson team accepts the award for the year's best "On-site Green Power Generation". From left to right: David Garman (Assistant Secretary, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, U.S. DOE), Steve Du Barry (Senior Facility Engineer, Cordis, Warren, NJ), Kathleen Hogan (Director, Climate Protection Partnerships Division, U.S. EPA), Rodney McKenna (Facility Engineer, PSGA, Springhouse, PA), Harry Kauffman (Corporate Energy Director, Johnson & Johnson), Robert Barnes (Site Manager, PSGA, Springhouse, PA). |
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