Mississauga, Ontario , May 24, 2007
DuPont Recognized in Canada for Sustainability
DuPont continues to be recognized in Canada for its Sustainability efforts and progress. DuPont is increasing cited for its exemplary work by members of the government, industry and in the social sector.
Here are some recent examples:
- Canadian Environment Minister John Baird commended DuPont’s approach to climate change during a committee hearing of the Canadian Senate, noting the company’s greenhouse gas emissions reductions. Minister Baird met with DuPont Canada President Bill White and others from the country to discuss DuPont’s support for an economy-wide, market-based approach to climate change that identifies clear targets for emissions reduction, broad-based emissions trading and strong incentives for technology development, all aligned with the principles of the U.S. Climate Action Partnership.
- At a conference called "Carbon Trading - Capitalize on this Emerging Market" in Toronto on May16th, DuPont was referred to as the “poster child” for greenhouse gas reductions. Rod Perry of DuPont Clean Technologies, attended this conference comprised of government, industry and NGOs. Attendees were encouraged to, ”look at companies like DuPont” who have been able to make greenhouse gas reductions and make money while doing it.
- On April 28th, Bill White, Judith McKay and Bonnie McIlmoyl attended an Al Gore presentation of "An Inconvenient Truth". The sold-out audience at the Hummingbird Centre in Toronto, heard Gore reference DuPont as a company that proactively addresses sustainability, including reducing environmental footprint, in a way that is good for business. A quote from Linda West, VP - General Auditor and Chief Ethics & Compliance Officer, on DuPont’s commitment to sustainability appeared in the presentation.
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