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A business guide to U.S. EPA Climate Partnership Programs / this guide was written and produced by the National Center for Environmental Innovation at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

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Format:
Book
Government document
Contributor:
National Center for Environmental Innovation (U.S.)
Language:
English
Subjects (All):
United States. Environmental Protection Agency.
United States.
Social responsibility of business--United States.
Social responsibility of business.
Climatic changes--Economic aspects--United States.
Climatic changes.
Environmental protection--United States--Citizen participation.
Environmental protection.
Climatic changes--Economic aspects.
Environmental protection--Citizen participation.
Physical Description:
1 online resource (48 pages)
Edition:
Version 1.0.
Place of Publication:
Washington, DC : U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, [2008]
Summary:
The guide features profiles on 35 EPA climate-change related partnership programs, as well as a handy table so companies can look up programs most appropriate for their industry and business objectives. Each program profile defines the environmental value delivered by the program and the business case for participating, such as cost savings, operational efficiency, reduced business risk, new or expanded markets, enhanced reputation and brand protection. The guide also describes the benefits of partnering with EPA, such as environmental performance benchmarking, public recognition, professional training and networking, and preparation for regulatory developments. There are currently more than 13,000 firms and other organizations participating in EPA climate-related partnership programs. Through participation, members are investing in energy efficiency, clean energy supply, and other practices and technologies for mitigating climate risks. EPA developed the guide in consultation with Businesses for Social Responsibility (BSR), a nonprofit business association. BSR, which provides practical resources for businesses seeking sustainable solutions, is promoting the guide to its 250 members and other Global 1000 enterprises.
Contents:
Introduction
Why Climate Change Is a Business Issue
Why EPA Partnership Programs?
Climate Strategy for Business
Program Finder Table
Program Profiles
AgStar
Best Workplaces for Commuters
Coalbed Methane Outreach Program
Climate Leaders
Coal Combustion Products Partnership
Combined Heat and Power Partnership
Design for the Environment Safer Product Recognition Program
Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool (EPEAT)
ENERGY STAR Labeling
ENERGY STAR Commercial Buildings
ENERGY STAR Industry
ENERGY STAR Qualified New Homes
Great American Woodstove Changeout Campaign
GreenChill Advanced Refrigeration Partnership
Green Power Partnership
GreenScapes
Green Suppliers Network (GSN)
Home Performance with ENERGY STAR
Laboratories for the 21st Century
Landfill Methane Outreach Program (LMOP)
Lean and the Environment Initiative
Methane to Markets Partnership
Mobile Air Conditioning Climate Protection Partnership
National Action Plan for Energy Efficiency
Natural Gas STAR
Outdoor Hydronic Heaters
Performance Track (National Environmental Performance Track)
PFC Emission Reduction Partnership
Plug-In to eCycling
Responsible Appliance Disposal Program
SF6 Emission Reduction Partnership for Electric Power Systems
Smart Growth Network
SmartWay Transport Partnership
Voluntary Aluminum Industrial Partnership
WasteWise
WaterSense
Appendix A: Resources.
Notes:
Title from title screen (viewed June 19, 2008).
"June 2008."
Includes bibliographical references.
"EPA-100-B-08-001."
Other Format:
A business guide to U.S. EPA Climate partnership programs
OCLC:
232334802

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