sustainability sample report

Key Report Features

Sustainability Sample Report

Going Green Inside and Out:

sustainability report resourcesbefore diving into sustainability planning and reporting, it is helpful to look at the following examples of reporting frameworks relevant to the electrical industry.

>> the Global Reporting Initiative provides a trusted and credible framework for sustainability reporting applicable to a wide range of organizations.

>> southwire, a leading wire and cable manufacturer, publishes the company’s sustainability reports on their website.

>> osraM sylVania devotes a page of its company website to their sustainability efforts. this page also provides a link to their corporate sustainability report.

For more examples, see CorporateRegister.com, a searchable database of corporate social responsibility reports and resources.

OverviewA keystone of any sustainability initiative is the sustainability report. Not only does a report help your company promote the good work that you are doing, but it also assists with sustainability planning.

Sustainability reports are typically published once a year or once every two years. At the end of the reporting period, factual data from NAED’s Sustainability Performance Management Tools1 can be incorporated into the report.

This sample plan can help get you started. Start with the major headings and

subheadings, adding interim achievements and progress toward sustainability goals.2

By drafting a mock up of the sustainability report early in the process, staff will have a tool to capture lessons learned as well as manage the data.

The finished report will showcase the achievement of sustainability goals and current year-end statistics. Tailored to your target audiences, your sustainability report will be a powerful statement of your goals and commitments.

title page

table of contents

letter from the ceo

executive summary

initiatives

accounting

Future plans

conclusion

In a successful report, it’s important to communicate goals, corporate vision, and demonstrate company progress on sustainability initiatives. this sample report document provides a framework for you to use in creating a sustainability report for your own company.

this sample plan includes major headings and subheadings that can be customized for your corporate sustainability report. it also features brief descriptions with suggestions for each section. topics included:

http://www.globalreporting.org

http://www.southwire.com/sustainability/

http://www.sylvania.com/AboutUs/EnergyAndEnvironment/EnvironmentalTrends/

http://www.corporateregister.com

s a m p l e R e p O R t

sample RepORt: Creating Your Own Sustainability Report© 2009 national association of electrical Distributors 2

GE Citizenship Report 2007– 2008

Investing and Delivering

in Citizenship

RepORt COnsIdeRatIOns >> Consider whether or not the final

report needs to be printed; often an electronic version will suffice.

>> if print copies are desirable, consider using soy-based inks and paper with post-consumer recycled content. Most printers can accommodate these requests quite easily.

>> the format of the report, print or electronic, should be tailored to the targeted audience.

2008 SuStainability RepoRt

title pageInclude:

Company Name

Logo

Sustainability Report Title

Date of Publication

Make the most of your energy ™

Business and Sustainable Development Report 2008–09



For Example you can choose to use a formal table of contents like schneider electric to the right or a more informal approach like southwire’s below.

table of ContentsThe table of contents not only helps readers find their way through your sustainability report, but it is also a helpful planning tool for your sustainability initiative. Be sure to include major section headings and key subheadings with page numbers, including as much detail as fits your company. Also, think about the tone you’d like to set in the report, and then create your table of contents to reflect your company’s culture with either formal details or a casual approach.

A New Vision: WE WILL DELIVER POWER... RESPONSIBLYWe call this a neW vision, because southWire

has never before had an explicit sustainability

vision statement. but in another sense it is an

old vision. since southWire’s founding in 1950,

our company alWays has been in the business of

delivering poWer. as our sales have groWn, so

has our commitment to responsible steWardship.

Still, our understanding of what “Delivering Power Responsibly” really means has

evolved over time, especially in the environmental arena.

We published our first sustainability report last year. While focusing largely on our

progress in getting environmental problems under control, we also discussed other

topics – such as safety, employee welfare and local philanthropy.

This year’s report not only tracks our progress, but it also includes a series of

goals against which we can be measured in the years to come as we work toward a

sustainable future.

We understand our neighbors are especially interested in Southwire’s operations

within their communities. Localized reports from each of our manufacturing

facilities can be found on Southwire’s sustainability website at www.southwire.com/

sustainability.

ContentsSouThWiRe’S ViSion 3Ceo’S MeSSage 4BuiLDing WoRTh 5gRoWing gReen 7LiVing WeLL 19giVing BaCk 27Doing RighT 35CoMPany PRofiLe 41



letter from the CeOMany sustainability reports begin with a letter from the CEO or President of the organization. Senior management support of sustainability initiatives within their organizations is crucial. This letter clearly indicates executive leadership’s support of the sustainability initiatives and measurements outlined in the report.

The letter can be formal or casual, depending on the overall tone and content of the report. Most reports contain a letter from the CEO, but the letter can also represent the Board of Directors. This letter should convey the motivation behind sustainability to help readers discover the reasons behind a company’s decision to undertake sustainability planning and reporting.

For Example these messages from the sustainability reports of southwire and Ge convey each company’s central sustainability message—that it drives every aspect of business.

SouThWiRe 2008 SuSTainaBiLiTy RePoRT | 4

“ Setting sustainability

goals that are ambitious,

but achievable, is

challenging. We’re not

there, but we’re closer

than we were a year ago.”

Stu Thorn

Southwire President and CEO

you may expect that a company’s sustainability report will only be about the

environment. in fact, the environmental section of our report is its longest section.

Quite frankly, that is because we still have much to do. But sustainability means more

than just growing green. John elkington, one of the founders of the sustainability

movement, writes about the triple bottom line: planet, people and profit.

We address the triple bottom line and ethics under the headings: building

Worth, groWing green, living Well, giving back and doing right.

Setting sustainability goals that are ambitious, but achievable, is challenging. We’re

not there, but we’re closer than we were a year ago.

Roy Richards, Sr., our company’s founder, was a man of vision. he understood the

bond between his company and society. his children, who now own the company,

share that same belief. years before the word sustainability came into vogue, Mr.

Richards knew building a company for the long haul meant more than making money.

obviously, profits are necessary for any business to survive. But, the Richards family

and Southwire’s employees believe success also is measured in how a company

positively impacts people’s lives.

as we look to the future, we have much to learn. We are more aware than ever

of our impact on those whose lives we touch. it is now our challenge to translate

that awareness into action – into concrete programs aimed at building Worth,

groWing green, living Well, giving back and doing right.

our sustainability efforts are a work in progress. every journey starts with a first step.

We feel good that our journey is well underway. Thank you for your interest in our

company and our legacy.

A Message FromSOUTHWIRE’S CEO

southWire has enjoyed 57 years of remarkable

success as a family company, playing a critical

role in delivering poWer to people throughout

north america and beyond. We plan to sustain

our success for future generations by building

Worth, groWing green, living Well, giving back

and doing right. that’s our sustainability

vision – hoW We propose to continue delivering

poWer responsibly to all Who depend on us.

Sincerely,

Did you know?One-third of the firms surveyed for the economist Intelligence Unit study place responsibility for sustainability performance directly with the CeO; another 26% place it with the board.2

a letter from jeff immelt

Dear friends,For 130 years, GE has demonstrated that we can nimbly adapt to our customers’ needs — and those of the world. This ability to evolve and grow has strengthened the Company over time, and it defines GE today.Progress in the global marketplace suggests potentially massive

future growth for GE. Yet it also demands we play a changing role: shifts in demographics, growth in emerging markets, the emerging reality of climate change and other issues are business opportunities that must be joined with progressive societal policy changes. They are opportunities for GE to be great — as well as good. This 2007 Citizenship Report illustrates how we actively expand

our role in the world. We are broadening partnerships with governments — some which are major GE customers — and joining with suppliers, non-governmental organizations, academics and local concerns to jointly tackle some of the world’s toughest problems. This activity is reflected in this report’s introduction of GE’s new water conservation goals, as well as information on our implementation of a Statement of Principles on Human Rights. We also continue to design new, leading-edge technology specifically for emerging markets like China and India. We deploy more than a century of experience and governance expertise

to encourage a more widespread recognition of the rule of law. And where GE and its employees can make a real, fundamental difference in those communities where we work and live, we don’t just talk — we do.

We recognize that opportunities for growth bring real social responsibility challenges. When society changes, business must be proactive in changing along with it. We are doing so, moving beyond dialogue to action. This report details how.

Jeffrey R. Immelt Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer General Electric Company

10 ge 2007–2008 citizenship report



Executive Summary

For More Info... on making the business case and expressing the vision, see naeD’s Little Green Book of Corporate Sustainability.

Recommended Elements:

Vision The vision summarizes what the organization’s definition of sustainability is and what a sustainable version of the organization will look like. Defining this vision is the first step toward sustainability.

Benefits / Business Case This section should also outline the business case to stakeholders. Listing the benefits an organization accrues from sustainability initiatives justifies the investment and upfront costs for planning and implementing sustainability.

Achievements Finally, summarize notable achievements accomplished within the past year. Doing so previews achievement highlights detailed in the Initiatives and Accounting sections.

Barriers and Responses Summarizing barriers to sustainability initiatives is also helpful because it conveys transparency and accountability while also presenting a learning opportunity.

RepORt tIp: pROvInG the BusIness Case>> include detailed information

like budget figures and the timeframe for planning and implementing sustainability initiatives.

>> these details give readers a better sense of what it takes to accomplish sustainability goals.

For Example Ge’s citizenship report covers its sustainability initiatives and how it impacts each of its main business sectors.

For a complete list of products and services, please visit www.ge.com/products_services.

GE has invested in a portfolio of six leadership businesses that give us the scale and breadth of capabilities to deliver on the essential themes of tomorrow.

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EMPLOYEES

(In thousands)

5.34.5

2005 2006 2007

6.0

PROFIT

(In $ billions)

23.820.7

2005 2006 2007

34.3

REVENUE

(In $ billions)

GE Commercial FinanceGE Commercial Finance offers an array of services and products aimed at enabling businesses worldwide to grow. GE Commercial Finance provides loans, operating leases, financing programs, and other services.

~85.5~85

2005 2006 2007

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EMPLOYEES

(In thousands)

8.87.7

2005 2006 2007

10.8

PROFIT

(In $ billions)

47.441.8

2005 2006 2007

57.9

REVENUE

(In $ billions)

GE InfrastructureGE Infrastructure is one of the world’s leading providers of essential technologies to developed and emerging countries, including aviation, energy, oil and gas, transportation, and water-process technologies and services. GE Infrastructure also provides financing services to aviation, energy, and transportation companies.

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2005 2006 2007

~15.5

EMPLOYEES

(In thousands)2.9

3.1

2005 2006 2007

3.1

PROFIT

(In $ billions)16.214.7

2005 2006 2007

15.4

REVENUE

(In $ billions)

NBC UniversalNBC Universal is one of the world’s leading media and entertainment companies in the development, production, and marketing of entertainment, news, and information for a global audience.


Relevance/Materiality

1. Prioritize issues influencing stakeholder decisions

2. Prioritize issues influencing business success

REPORTING PRINCIPLES

Inclusiveness Issues raised by stakeholders

Sustainability context Global social and environmental challenges

Completeness GE’s worldwide operations and six businesses

Printed Report

& Web Site

energy & climate change

demographics

growth markets

financial markets

themes identified in citizenship report

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importance to business high

Energy Demand & Development

Integrating Energy Solutions

Community Involvement

Expanding Boundaries

Inadequate Frameworks

Human Rights

Sub-Prime Crisis

Responsible Investment

Global Coordination

Maintaining Talent

Liquidity & Origination

Customer Engagement

Capacity Building

shared priorities

GE’s approach to citizenship is a full-time commitment with the same goals, strategies, and accountabilities that drive business.

To take on tough challenges in our communities, GE applies its long-standing spirit of innovation and unique set of capabilities in tandem with our responsible leadership and system of operational excellence.

GE believes the future will be shaped by six essential business themes as set out in our 2007 Annual Report: a massive investment in infrastructure technology, the rise of emerging markets, a demand for environmental solutions, expanding aging demo-graphics, the transforming power of digital connections, and opportunities in origination. Changing demographics over the coming years, for example, will drive the need for new healthcare solutions along with the need for reliable infrastructure, from roads to clean water. At the same time, the pace of technical innovation, government regulation and digital connections will accelerate, especially in emerging markets.

Given our outlook on the future, this year’s citizenship report reviews GE’s citizenship from the perspective of four key themes — Energy and Climate Change, Demographics, Growth Markets, and Financial Markets. These themes correlate with five of the six business themes/trends discussed in the 2007 GE Annual Report: Environmental Solutions, Demographics, Emerging Markets, and

Origination, as well as discussions related to another business theme identified in the Annual Report — Infrastructure Technology. These thematic discussions are preceded by a section on GE’s Operational Excellence.

The Performance section that completes this report presents data points, activities, and progress made on issues that support GE’s commitment to the themes that drive our business strategy.

The themes and issues we highlight have an impact on GE’s overall business and on our citizenship priorities. Our report is for the benefit of all stakeholders, but most importantly, for our employees, because it is our people who make a difference through what they do every day. It is our hope, also, that this report continues to spark the increasing dialogue about citizenship issues. For what is responsible citizenship if not a dialogue on the most complex issues?

In the process, we look for having constructive discussions, and will adapt as necessary based on what we learn. Through collaboration on developing solutions, GE can work toward improving the quality of life for citizens, our employees and our investors.

To contact GE, please see the “Contact Information” section on the inside back cover of this report.

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InitiativesRecommended Elements:

List the initiatives pursued in the last year Greening the supply chain is an essential sustainability initiative for electrical manufacturers and distributors. The initiative section offers a detailed list of the strategic sustainability initiatives that the company chose to implement.

Describe why initiatives were chosen In addition, this section provides the narrative behind how strategic initiatives were chosen and what they will accomplish. This is different from the Accounting section, which provides detailed measurements behind environmental impact reductions.

Illustrate how initiatives developed over the past year Explain how the initiatives included in the report were chosen and developed over the course of the past year. Be sure to include details like timelines and the amount of money budgeted for each initiative. To make the initiative transparent, some organizations identify the various departments and/or staff persons responsible for carrying out these responsibilities. Finally, summarize what has been achieved through current initiatives. Inevitably, obstacles present themselves when companies unveil and roll-out major initiatives. Discuss risk management planning because readers will want to know what processes were implemented to plan for unforeseen “roadblocks,” plus how the company overcame the obstacles it encountered.

Share achievements Use this section to demonstrate how the company’s sustainability initiatives reduce the company’s environmental impacts and offer customers more sustainable products and services.

Did you know?OSRAM SYLVANIA’s Sustainability Report features sustainable products and/or services the company provides, along with demonstrated facts and figures about how select items fit into the company’s overall sustainability initiatives.

For More Info... >> see naeD’s Little Green Book

of Corporate Sustainability for choosing initiatives to pursue.

>> refer to naeD’s Best Practices Case Study Series (Green Warehouses and lamp recycling) for examples of sustainable strategic initiatives.

>> see naeD’s Case Study Series (sustainable purchasing) and naeD’s Little Green Book of Corporate Sustainability for greening the supply chain.

For Example Hagemeyer’s Green catalog is a good example of greening the supply chain; the company has specifically chosen products that will help their customers reduce energy use and become more sustainable.

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AccountingRecommended Elements:

Impacts This section describes the company’s primary environmental impacts.

Tools Be sure to detail how your company reduced these impacts and the tools or metrics used to measure reductions.

Goals This section should outline the goals selected to reduce environmental impacts. Many companies establish a baseline and reduction goals and report progress. The nature of environmental impacts largely determines the goals a company strives to achieve within a given time frame. For instance, reducing solid waste might take longer than reducing energy use, or vice-versa. A business might have limited recycling options, but most businesses have numerous options for increasing energy efficiency. Some goals require capital investments that are part of an annual budget cycle. Reducing carbon emissions is an increasingly important goal for many organizations. The Greenhouse Gas Protocol (GHG Protocol) is a tool for measuring carbon and other greenhouse gas emissions.

Progress made in the past year Many companies establish a baseline and outline goals to reduce environmental impacts, then they follow up by reporting progress made towards achieving those goals over the past year. (Most companies establish annual baseline impacts.)

For More Info... >> on sustainability tools and

metrics, see naeD’s Sustainability Performance Management Tools on teDGreenroom.com.

>> on how architectural area lighting (a Hubbell lighting, inc. brand) achieved carbon neutrality using the GHG protocol, see naeD’s Hubbell Lighting Case Study.

For Example southwire’s 2008 sustainability report shows how to establish baselines and make progress toward reduction goals. the report lays out several environmental impacts, such as landfill waste, carbon dioxide emissions, and water consumption. the company first established a baseline for each area. then, southwire measured these impacts over a specified period of time.

southwire also established the following goals:>> Achieve zero landfill status by 2017>> Reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 10% by 2010>> Reduce water consumption by 15% by 2010

the southwire report also provides a narrative for how they are moving toward their goals.

7 | SouThWiRe 2008 SuSTainaBiLiTy RePoRT

Specific Goals

Achieve zero landfill status

by 2017

Eliminate lead additives from

all Southwire products by 2010

Reduce carbon footprint

10% by 2010

Reduce water consumption

15% by 2010

Improve contract carrier

freight fuel mileage

10% by 2010

Improve company fleet mileage

25% by 2010

Establish wildlife sanctuary

at Carrollton headquarters

by 2010

Obtain regulatory approvals

for site remediation at

legacy locations

Choose metal suppliers with an

eye to environmental impact

Southwire isgROWINg gREEN

during this period of robust groWth, We have

become increasingly aWare of the impact our

processes, products and facilities can have on

the environment. to try to prevent potential

negative impacts from becoming actual negative

impacts, southWire operates With a philosophy

of groWing green.

our mission is ambitious. We intend to shrink our environmental footprint even as

we grow our business. a set of aggressive goals will guide our efforts and help us

cut waste, conserve energy and water and develop products and processes that are

efficient and environmentally friendly.

learning from our mistakes

our commitment to growing green arose from our discovery of serious environmental

problems at several of our facilities. That discovery prompted a strategic review of

our practices and led to three important outcomes:

• We exited the copper smelting business.

• We promised to address the environmental issues associated with copper

smelting candidly and aggressively.

• We promised to commit our company to environmental sustainability

by growing green.

So began a major restructuring of our business that included selling or closing

smelting operations and several other businesses that were not core to making wire

and cable products. We changed the way we communicate with the public, learning

to voluntarily tell our neighbors about our environmental problems. We committed

to taking responsibility for our mistakes, to fixing the problems we had caused and

to making sure they do not happen again.

choosing environmentally responsible suppliers

although we exited the smelting and refining business, we now rely on others to

produce and refine the copper and aluminum we make into wire and cable. We

consider our suppliers’ emissions relevant to our overall environmental footprint.

So do we select those metal suppliers who are doing the best job of minimizing their

environmental impact? not yet – but we will. our commitment to the environment

means we will try to influence our suppliers to follow us in reducing our collective

environmental footprints.

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Planet and Society Barometers: 10 Indicators

2008 performance (out of 10)

Employees

> Reduce the number of lost days from work accidents by 20% per employee and per year.

> Ensure that all employees have basic health insurance.

> Ensure that 20% of the participants in annual international mobility programmes are women.

Environment

> Ensure that all manufacturing and logistics sites are certified ISO 14001.

> Provide an environmental profile for 120 products.

> Reduce energy consumption per production site employee by 10% (in MWh/year).

Community

> Donate €1 million worth of Schneider Electric equipment.

> Ensure that 90% of our sites have a lasting commitment with the Schneider Electric Foundations in the area of youth opportunities.

Corporate governance

> Make 60% of total purchases from suppliers who support the Global Compact.

> Ensure that Schneider Electric is included in the four major socially responsible investment index families.

Overall performance as of December 31, 2008

See our Planet and Society Barometer online.

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Future PlansRecommended Elements:

Initiatives These elements outline future sustainability plans. List initiatives the company intends to add to its sustainability repertoire.

Accounting List sustainability accounting tools for future achievements not previously addressed.

12 • 2008–09 Business and Sustainable Development Report • SDreport.schneider-electric.com

U.N. Global Compact Principle 9

Businesses should encourage the development and diffusion of environmentally friendly technologies.

Schneider Electric leverages its world-class competencies in information technology, energy management, automation, and more to deliver simplified solutions to its residential and industrial customers at all levels of energy consumption and conservation. Schneider Electric has the best thinking, strongest assets, and most achievable vision when it comes to the future of Intelligent Energy.

We help individuals and organisations get more from their energy with solutions that make their businesses more productive and sustainable. Our broad portfolio of activities in efficiency management makes energy:

> Safe, with power and control> Reliable, with critical power and cooling services> Efficient, with energy efficiency> Productive, with industrial, building, and home automation> Green, connecting renewable energy sources with ease, reliability, and cost-effectiveness

Schneider Electric has observed that the Efficiency Imperative has four distinct areas of opportunity, each with specific obstacles. Generation is hobbled by CO2 emissions, capacity constraints, and low adoption of renewables. Transmission is constrained by capacity, inefficiency, and political issues. Factories, buildings, and data centres have capacity constraints, efficiency losses from poor system design, and lack of standardisation as key barriers. Point-of-use lacks efficiency, manageability, and communications with the grid.

Schneider Electric has studied this landscape and decided to participate from Plant to Plug. The company’s focus is not on generation or high voltage, as solving energy issues there does not necessarily solve inefficiencies downstream. Conversely, any progress made in point-of-use has a three-time benefit upstream. Therefore, Schneider Electric believes in optimising its efforts from components through solutions.

We help you make the most of your energy™Only Schneider Electric can provide pervasive and comprehensive efficiency management expertise from Plant to Plug.™

We have 10 years to fix four critical problems:

Point of Use

CO2 EmissionsTransmission EfficiencyCapacity ConstraintsStranded Capacity

Schneider Electric Focus

Efficiency andIntegration

Stranded Capacity Service Entrance Capacity

Energy value chain

10 – 15 years 1– 5 years

1–5 years

Time to fix

Issues

Energy & infrastructure, industry, data centres & networks, buildings & residential

Generation & transmission

For Example schneider electric’s sustainability report identifies future goals for the company, while also sharing how their products enable their customers to also become more sustainable.



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Alliance to Save Energy (ASE)

The Alliance to Save Energy is a nonprofitcoalition promoting energy efficiencyworldwide to achieve a healthier economy, a cleaner environment, and greater energy security. OSRAMSYLVANIA is a founding associate and member of the alliance since its inception. Presently, Senior VicePresident Geoffrey Hunt sits on theBoard of Directors.

International Dark-Sky Association

The International Dark-SkyAssociation’s mission is to “preserve and protect the nighttime environmentand our heritage of dark skies throughquality outdoor lighting.” OSRAM SYLVANIA is a lifetime member of the IDA.

Illuminating Engineering Society of North America (IESNA)

The Energy and EnvironmentalDesign Award of Excellence,sponsored by OSRAM SYLVANIA, recognizes qualitylighting installations in commer-cial and industrial buildings that incorporate advancedenergy-saving strategies and

environmentally responsible solutionsinto the overall design.

National and international members ofthe IESNA submit projects to a panel of judges for sectional, regional andinternational review and recognition.Awards are given to projects thataddress design complexity, employunique lighting design, and incorporateenergy efficient strategies and key elements of sustainability.

We’re proud to be ENERGY STAR®

Partner of the Year. Again.

ENERGY STAR is a government-backed program that helps businesses and individualssave money and protect the environmentthrough superior energy efficiency.

For the third year in a row, OSRAM SYLVANIA is proud to have been selected as the ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year inrecognition of our energy-efficient lighting.We offer more than 20 different compactfluorescent products bearing the ENERGYSTAR label, including our new Daylight Extra® series.

When it comes to creating a sustainable future, we’re all in it together. No company can go it alone, and at OSRAM SYLVANIA our commitment to energy efficiency and the environment includes active participation in programs, organizations, and standards-setting groups who share our goals and values.

We’re proud of our sustainability partnerships, some of which include:

Alliance to Save Energy www.ase.org

American National Standards Institute (ANSI) www.ansi.org

International Dark-Sky Association (IDA) www.darksky.org

Illuminating Engineering Society of North America (IESNA) www.iesna.org

International Organization for Standardization (ISO) www.iso.org

Lighting Research Center (LRC) www.lrc.rpi.edu

Lighting Research Office (LRO) www.lightingresearchoffice.org

National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) www.nema.org

National Lighting Bureau www.nlb.org

TFM Green Buildings Advisory Group www.facilitycity.com/tfm

United States EPA & DOE Energy Star® Program www.energystar.gov

United States Green Building Council (USGBC) www.usgbc.org

ConclusionThis section summarizes the company’s significant sustainability achievements and benefits. A company profile, including governance structure, divisions, product line, locations, and contact information, may be useful here. In addition, use this section to reiterate the company’s identity, vision of sustainability, plans to implement that vision, and overall benefits of going green!

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Sustainability is a

team effort.For Example in the concluding pages of its sustainability report, osraM sylVania reiterates its vision of sustainability and connected initiatives.

Specifically, the report:>> Identifies the

organizations it partners with to achieve sustainability in its corporate practices

>> Features one of the programs it implements to recognize business practices incorporating energy-saving strategies and environmentally responsible solutions

>> Highlights instances of its own success in the field of corporate sustainability



endnotes1 NAED’s Sustainability Performance Management Tools are another component of NAED’s Corporate

Sustainability Planning educational program, available at TEDGreenRoom.com.2 Darcy Hitchcock & Marsha Willard, “The Step-by-Step Guide to Sustainability Planning,” Earthscan,

2008.3 Kielstra, Paul. Doing Good: Business and the Sustainability Challenge. The Economist Intelligence Unit,

February 2008.

Additional NAED Inside Going Green Corporate Sustainability Tools at TEDGreenroom.com:

Little Green Book of Corporate Sustainability

Sustainability Best Practices Case Study Series

Greening Warehouse Facilities

Hubbell and AAL Lighting the Way

Lamp Recycling Services

Southwire: Implementing Sustainability Vision

Sustainable Purchasing Programs

Sustainability Performance Management Tools

Copyright © 2009 NAED Education & Research Foundation, Inc. All rights reserved.

This Sustainability Sample Report has been made possible through the generosity of the electrical distributor and manufacturer members of the NAED Foundation’s Channel Advantage Partnership. No part of this report may be reproduced or copied in any form or by any means—graphics, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, taping, or information and retrieval systems—without written permission from the NAED Education & Research Foundation, Inc.

The findings, opinions, conclusions and recommendations provided herein are based on independent research, commissioned and funded by the NAED Education & Research Foundation, Inc. Information in this report should not be regarded as an endorsement or opinion of the Foundation or its parent organization, National Association of Electrical Distributors, Inc.

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