COMMERCE CITY, Colo. (Jan. 23, 2015)—Atlas Copco ranks 23rd among the 2015 Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World index—a list presented on Jan. 22 at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. The company was also listed first overall in the machinery industry. This is the ninth time that Atlas Copco has appeared in the Global 100 rankings.
“Atlas Copco has a presence in over 180 countries, and being recognized as one of the top sustainable companies in the world reflects our commitment to global sustainability practices,” said Jim Levitt, president of Atlas Copco North America LLC.
Atlas Copco sustainability initiatives include:
• Boosting customer energy-efficiency by at least 20 percent between 2010 and 2020
• Decreasing CO2 emissions
• Working to eliminate corruption
• Promoting access to clean drinking water in countries in need
In the U.S., sustainability initiatives include the purchase of renewable energy certificates to offset carbon emissions, reducing energy consumption through investments and upgrades and establishing programs to increase recycling rates.
The Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World index evaluated 4,609 publicly listed global companies, which are measured against key sustainability indicators such as safety, performance and revenues in relation to consumption of energy and water. For more information, visit Global 100.
