Boeing has set aggressive and transparent enterprisewide performance targets to drive environmental thought and action throughout its operations. At its major U.S. manufacturing facilities, Boeing has set the following targets for the period between 2007 and 2012:
- 25 percent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions (on a revenue-adjusted basis).
- 25 percent reduction in energy consumption (on a revenue-adjusted basis).
- 25 percent reduction in water consumption (on a revenue-adjusted basis).
- 25 percent reduction in hazardous waste generation (on a revenue-adjusted basis).
- 25 percent improvement in solid waste recycling rates (on a total or "absolute" basis).
We are currently on track to achieve each of these targets. While aggressive, they will ensure that we conserve valuable resources.
In 2009, we recycled 68 percent of the waste we generated, up from 64 percent the previous year. We outperformed our 2009 plan for hazardous waste reduction by 12 percent, and outperformed our plan for improving energy efficiency and reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 3 percent.
Boeing has committed to continue its dedication to environmental design innovation by:
- Ensuring each new commercial airplane generation delivers at least a 15 percent improvement in carbon dioxide emissions and fuel efficiency.
- Directing more than 75 percent of commercial airplanes research and development to benefit environmental performance.
This commitment is exemplified in the company's newest commercial airplanes, the 787 Dreamliner and the 747-8, which are both designed to be more fuel and CO2-efficient than the airplanes they replace.
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