JohnsonDiversey Ups Emission Reduction Goals

JohnsonDiversey will triple its reduction of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions under the World Wildlife Fund’s (WWF) Climate Savers program. The company’s original pledge of an 8% percent reduction—made in 2008 when it joined the program—has been increased to 25% and will be achieved within its original timeframe, ending in 2013.

The reduction will come via operating efficiencies and targeted actions across every aspect of the business—manufacturing, distribution and general commercial operations—not through the purchase of green energy, utilization of another source’s offsets or the sole reliance on installation of the latest technologies, according to the company.

To achieve its goal, JohnsonDiversey said it will invest an estimated $14 million—and will capture cost savings of approximately $32 million.

“Our commitment to further reduce our GHG emissions and go beyond the initial pledge we made when becoming a Climate Savers member demonstrates our company’s passion for providing a cleaner, healthier future for the world, said S. Curtis Johnson,JohnsonDiversey’s chairman.