Turner is the first construction management firm to set goal
NEW YORK, Oct. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Turner Construction Company announced
today it has made a commitment to reduce the company's carbon emissions by
five percent over the next five years. Turner plans on achieving this
significant goal by reducing electricity consumption in offices and
reducing fuel consumption in company-owned and leased vehicles. While
reducing Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions, Turner also expects to reduce
vehicle fuel costs and utility bills.
Turner established this goal through its membership in the
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Climate Leaders program. The Climate
Leaders program is an EPA industry-government partnership that works with
companies to develop comprehensive climate change strategies. Partner
companies commit to reducing their impact on the global environment by
completing an inventory of their greenhouse gas emissions, setting
aggressive reduction goals, and annually reporting their progress to EPA.
Turner was the first construction management firm in the United States to
join the EPA Climate Leaders in 2006 and is the first to set a greenhouse
gas (GHG) emissions reduction goal.
"The EPA applauds our corporate partners who are reducing their climate
footprints in cost-effective ways," said EPA Administrator Stephen L.
Johnson. "Not only is Turner Construction Company contributing to this
country's energy independence, Turner is proving that businesses can save
green by going green."
Turner has a long history of leadership in sustainability. Since 2000,
Turner has completed $3.1 billion of construction that has been LEED
Certified by the U. S. Green Building Council. An additional $9 billion of
projects are LEED Registered. Recently, Engineering News-Record recognized
Turner as having the most LEED Accredited Professionals on staff among
construction management firms and as the largest builder of LEED Certified
projects in the United States. Turner has also taken steps to green its
fleet of company cars by offering more high mileage and hybrid vehicles and
has established an environmental purchasing policy for all office supplies.
"Turner is proud to continue setting goals and leading the way for
better implementation of green building and environmental practices in the
building industry. As the leading green builder in the nation, we will
continue to bring awareness to green issues and the benefits of sustainable
construction," said Peter Davoren, President and CEO of Turner Construction
Company.
"Reducing our greenhouse gas emissions through the Climate Leaders
program demonstrates our company-wide commitment to improving the global
environment and increasing the efficiency of our operations," said Michael
Deane, Turner's Vice President and Chief Sustainability Officer.
About Turner
Turner is the leading general builder in the United States, ranking
first or second in the major segments of the building construction field.
During 2007, Turner completed $9.6 billion of construction. Turner offers
clients a nationwide network of offices. Founded in 1902, the firm is a
subsidiary of HOCHTIEF, one of the world's leading international
construction service providers. For more information, visit Turner's
website at http://www.turnerconstruction.com.
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