P&G 2015 Sustainability Report

The report reinforces the Company’s commitment to operating sustainably and details the progress in maximizing the conservation of resources, powering all its plants with 100% renewable energy, using 100% renewable or recycled materials for all products and packaging and having zero consumer and manufacturing waste go to landfill.

The Procter & Gamble Company (NYSE:PG) released its 17th annual sustainability report today, detailing the progress it is making to reduce its environmental footprint and improve social conditions for those in need.

The report highlights P&G’s recent efforts to address climate change, including a new goal to reduce absolute greenhouse gas emissions by 30% by 2020 and two new partnerships with Constellation Energy and EDF RE which will increase the Company’s use of renewable energy. The report also details the Company’s commitment to responsible sourcing of wood fiber and palm oil and the progress being made in this area.

In addition, P&G continues to invest in the community and those in need through its Children’s Safe Drinking Water (CSDW) Program by delivering more than 8 billion liters of clean water to children and families who do not have to clean water. P&G announced it will deliver 15 billion liters by 2020 working in partnership with humanitarian and emergency partners around the world. P&G has also been actively helping those impacted by natural disasters, and this year responded with provision of in kind product and monetary donations to more than 25 disasters globally.

“At P&G, we have a long history of introducing innovations that improve our environmental footprint and the communities where we live and work. Sustainability is integrated into the way we do business, and this report details the progress we have made in conserving resources, protecting the environment and improving social conditions for those who need it most,” said Martin Riant, Group President and P&G Executive Sponsor of Sustainability. “We are making great progress in increasing our use of renewable energy and are partnering with like-minded companies that are focused on innovation and cost effective solutions to address climate change.”

Source: Business Wire

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