sustainability - Sherwin Williams

sustainability
The terms "sustainable" or "green"
are becoming widely used in
newspapers, magazines, annual
reports and advertisements and very
often they are used with a similar
meaning.
What is sustainability?
“Is sustainability the same as a
green initiative?”
It means “meeting the needs of the
present without compromising the
ability of future generations to meet
their own needs.”
The principles of sustainability can
stimulate technological innovation,
advance competitiveness, preserve
natural resources and improve our
quality of life.
Essentially, sustainability is about
process and corporate culture - how
a company chooses to operate.
Sustainable practices are intended to
last and have a positive influence on
living resources.
What is green?
“Green” is the colour and the term
that is commonly used for products
and services created through
sustainable practices. Sherwin-
Williams offers many products that
“A team effort
towards Sustainability”
international spotlight
meet “green” specifications, like
improving air quality (VOCs). AWX,
the global waterborne basecoat/
clearcoat system, is the best example
of the “green” products offering.
Sherwin-Williams is committed to
the implementation and continuous
improvement of sustainable
practices in all aspects of our
business. From innovative and
environmentally–responsible
product design to resource
efficiency and conservation, we
expect that our efforts will translate
into economic success, as well as
respect in the communities we serve.
Reduce waste generation, energy consumption, water use are part
of sustainable practices. Here are two examples of sustainable
business practice:
• SW Emulsion Plant, CEP - Chicago
The facility uses a huge amount of water to clean equipment. By
instituting a recycling program the facility prevents the discharge of
contaminated waste water into the local sewer system while reducing the
amount of water it uses.
• HQ Warrensville Heights – Cleveland, Ohio, Automotive Plant –
Richmond, Kentucky
Both have established extremely effective and sustainable
recycling programs. Employees have recycled 12.6 tons of materials in
2007 and are determined to double that amount in 2008. The
Richmond site recycled more than 324 tons of nonhazardous
waste.
in brief
Carmakers have an environmental
commitment with a sustainability
strategy focuses on increasing fuel
efficiency, on reducing transportrelated
conventional emissions,
dismantling and recycling
programs to reduce wastes,
investing in paint application
process to reduce the VOC
emissions.
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