Alstom Summary

Brief Description of Alstom:

Alstom is a leading producer of integrated power plant systems and innovative transportation solutions. Headquartered in Paris, France, Alstom had revenues of $22.6 billion in 2008, and employs more than 80,000 people in 70 countries. Visit the Alstom website for more information.  

Alstom and Climate Change:

Alstom is the top global manufacturer of high speed rail systems, including the new AGV high speed train that consumes 15 percent less energy than comparable trains. In its own operations, Alstom has committed to a 20 percent reduction by 2015 in overall energy intensity and greenhouse gas emissions. Alstom is also a pioneer in the development of technologies that capture and store CO2 emissions from power plants.

Read Alstom's most recent Activity and Corporate Responsibility report or learn more about Alstom's internal and external activities to address climate change.

US CEO:

Pierre Gauthier

CEO's Quote Regarding Climate Change:

“At Alstom, we are committed to developing new power generation and transportation technologies that result in significantly reduced greenhouse gas emissions. We have a unique approach to advocating for constructive policy solutions and we are excited about collaborating with the Pew Center to develop and promote policies that will stimulate private sector solutions to climate change.”
-- Pierre Gauthier, US CEO, Alstom