The Walt Disney Company Announces Long-Term Environmental Goals

 

The Walt Disney Company has recently announced a set of strategic environmental goals and 3 to 5 year targets to reduce emissions, waste, electricity and fuel use, as well as its impact on water and ecosystems.

The goals are part of Disney’s 2008 Corporate Responsibility Report, which details the company’s approach to critical corporate responsibility issues ranging from charitable giving to nutrition and from online safety for kids to workplace diversity.

The interactive multimedia report, which is available online at http://www.disney.com/crreport, provides details of the company’s philosophy and activities in five areas – children and family, content and products, environment, community and workplaces.

 The long-term environmental goals outlined in the report are:

• Zero waste
• Zero net direct greenhouse gas emissions from fuels
• Reduce indirect greenhouse gas emissions from electricity consumption
• Net positive impact on ecosystems
• Minimize water use
• Minimize product footprint
• Inform, empower and activate positive action for the environment