epa’s performance track: an opportunity for leadership
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EPA’s Performance Track: An Opportunity for Leadership. Daniel J. Fiorino U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The Idea of Performance Track. use carrots as well as sticks address problems not covered by regulations promote continuous improvement align environmental & economic success - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
EPA’s Performance Track:An Opportunity for LeadershipDaniel J. Fiorino
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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The Idea of Performance Track use carrots as well as sticks address problems not covered by regulations promote continuous improvement align environmental & economic success recognize & drive environmental excellence
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Performance Track Basics launched in 2000 by Carol Browner 450 facility members in 46 states four Corporate Leaders open to private and public facilities close collaboration with state programs high level of satisfaction from members “top 50” innovation in government in 2006
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Performance Track Criteria
commitment to measurable improvement environmental management system (EMS) record of sustained compliance community outreach
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Some Performance Track Members Johnson & Johnson Baxter Healthcare Rockwell Collins Coca Cola 3M Toyota Xerox Intel United Technologies
Xanterra Resorts Dallas/Ft. Worth Int. Airport Swiss Re Insurance Ft. Benning, GA Kent Co. DE Wastewater NASA Hewlett Packard Michelin NA
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Note: Where there are multiple facilities in the same zip code, they are represented by a single dot.
Performance Track has 453 members across the country.
Updated June 2007
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Members represent diverse sectors and
industries.
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Primary Secondary
Tertiary Quaternary
Members’ Relationship to Sector:
Electrical Equipment
Chemical Products
Wood, Paper, and Printing Products
Metal Products
Pharmaceutical Products
Transportation Equipment
Medical Equipment
Machinery Equipment
Textile Products
Mining & Construction
Miscellaneous Manufacturing
Manufacturing
Rubber & Plastics Products
Updated June 2007
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Member Obligations manage EMS and compliance effectively make progress toward meeting goals Inform the local community meet member obligations for:
• Annual Performance Reports• site visits• annual recertification of compliance and EMS• apply for renewal after three years
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Member Benefits
improved environmental performance better relationships with government recognition and enhanced reputation streamlined transactions flexibility (permits, storage time) part of a network of environmental leaders
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Members commit to reducing waste, conserving
energy and water, and cutting emissions.Number of Members
Increase Land and Habitat
Work with Supplier
Reduce Noise
Green Products
Other
Reduce Discharges to Water
Modify Material Procurement
Reduce Material Use
Reduce Air Emissions
Reduce Water Use
Reduce Energy Use
Reduce Waste
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18
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60
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174
183
228
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353
Commitment Category
Updated June 2007
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Environmental Results (air) Members have reduced (2001-2005)
• SOx by 42,700 tons• NOx by 13,400 tons• VOCs by 3,100 tons• GHGs by 69,300 tons of CO2 equivalent
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Environmental Results (water & waste) Members have reduced (2001-2005):
• water use by 4.7 billion gallons• conventional water discharges by 10,000 tons• water toxics by 5,600 tons• hazardous waste by 133,000 tons• non-hazardous waste by 1.5 million tons, and • conserved or restored 14,000 acres of habitat
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Benefits of Air Reductions(cumulative, 2001-2005)
NOx $ 6-59 million SOx $ 84-891 million PM 10 $ 3-28 million VOCs $ 2-10 million
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Avoided Cost of Waste Reductions(cumulative, 2001-2005)
Hazardous waste $42 million
Non-hazardous waste $24-173 million
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Examples of Cost Savings (individual members)
$200,000 by reducing hazardous waste generation $1.5 million in avoided costs for energy reductions $320,000 from reducing solid waste generation $120,000 annual saving from reduction in BOD
demand
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Effects on Member Behavior 54% led to innovative environmental
solutions 56% resulted in cost savings at their sites 40% led to reduced environmental impacts 30% improved EMS to qualify, of which:
• 55% set more aggressive targets• 47% expanded community outreach• 62% re-evaluated existing list of environmental impacts
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Aligned State Programs Include: Virginia Environmental Excellence Georgia P2 Partnership Indiana Environmental Stewardship Arizona Performance Track Colorado Environmental Leadership New York Environmental Leaders (in progress)
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States With Environmental
Performance Programs
► Active State Program
► Developing State Program
► No State Program
Updated 7/26/2007
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Performance Track-State Memorandum
of Agreement
► State with MOA
► State without MOA
Updated 7/26/2007
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Corporate Leaders encourage corporate commitment enlist visible and recognized firms create a forum for EPA and leaders provide a benchmark for others current Corporate Leaders Include:
• Johnson & Johnson• Baxter• Rockwell Collins• Xanterra Parks and Resorts
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Goals for the Next 5 Years expand membership & ownership increase the environmental value increase the business value integrate into agency programs demonstrate value of effective partnerships