Major Companies Going Green-What They Do?

Starbucks:

- Came up with an environmental mission statement in 1992
- partnered a non-profit organization in 1998 to promote sustainability in coffee-producing countries
- since 2000, Starbucks has been selling certified organic coffee




HP:

- All HP products are completely recycleable
- Has e-waste recycling plants to reduce computer debris into small pieces
- Audits its top suppliers for eco-friendliness (Source: CNNMoney.com)

Coca-Cola Co.:

- Invested more than US$60 million to build the largest plastic bottle-to-bottle recycling plant in the world
- Increased the number of hybrid passenger cars and diesel-electric hybrid delivery trucks for sales and delivery
- Signed the UN Global Compact's 'Caring for Climate: The Business Leadership Platform' as a seal of commitment to reduce emissions from its operations



Kiehl's:

- helps preserve and restore oceans, parks and outdoor spaces
- Whenever possible, labels are printed with soya ink.
- Packaging made from recyclable materials

California Fitness:

- collects paper and used plastic bottles for recycling
- gives member only two-towels per work-out. Additional towels are charged and funds collected are donated to carbon-offset schemes



Elken:

-SmartKleen Range- All cleaner based products are 100% bio-degradable and safe for the environment
- Elken Spirulina - certified organic by the Chinese Organic Agribusiness Association in Taiwan. It is grown without harming the environment - from its farming to waste management techniques

Billabong:

- Produces environment friendly-apparel, including t-shirts made from organically-frown thread and water based inks for printing
- produces eco-supreme suede, a 100% recycled polyester material made from recycled plastic bottles



Toyota:

- developed fuel-cells hybrid vehicles
- reduce carbon-dioxide emissions in its production operations
- develop easy to recycle materials
- recycle and reuse materials from every stage of a vehicle's life-cycle

Swiss Line:

- Force Vitale Alpine Ecology Cream protects the skin from environmental hazards like stress and pollution. It contains 97% natural ingredients and has been awarded the Blocosc Seal, which imposes strict standards on organic ingredients and production methods that are environmentally friendly



Tesco:

- has pledged to reduce energy usage in its British putlets by 50% by 2010
- use of high-technology recycling systems, bio-deisel powered delivery trucks and wind-powered stores
- A website devoted to greener living.