Bentley Prince Street goals to make all products 'Climate Neutral' by 2010

15 Jun '05

3 min read

California's largest commercial carpet manufacturer Bentley Prince Street announced its full support of Governor Schwarzenegger's new Executive Order calling for reduced greenhouse gas emission targets for the state. The company also declared its goal to develop new protocols that will make all its products "climate neutral," with net zero GHG emissions, by 2010.

"As California's largest commercial carpet manufacturer, they believe it's our responsibility to develop new innovations that preserve our environment. At the same time, we also must take an active role in educating and catalyzing our fellow businesses in the state to join in the effort," said Anthony Minite, president of Bentley Prince Street. "We fully endorse Governor Schwarzenegger's new targets and applaud his efforts to address this critical issue. We'll be at the forefront of leading California's fight against climate change and global warming, and strongly urge all our business neighbors to do the same."

This new goal is the latest step in Bentley Prince Street's aggressive environmental sustainability programs. Since 1996, the company has reduced absolute GHG emissions by 70% through a strategy that encompasses manufacturing processes, product innovations and renewable energy use.

For example, increasing manufacturing process efficiencies - as well as creating new energy-efficient manufacturing systems - has resulted in a 33% reduction in energy use per unit of product output over the last 10 years. Bentley Prince Street also offers a Cool Carpet(TM) option on all its products.

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