Brief Description of GE:
GE is a diversified technology, media and financial services company focused on solving some of the world’s toughest problems. With products and services ranging from aircraft engines, power generation, water processing and security technology to medical imaging, business and consumer financing, media content and advanced materials, GE serves customers in more than 100 countries and employs more than 300,000 people worldwide.
Visit GE's website for more information [1]
GE's Ecomagination Initiative [2]
View Pew Center's Press Release [3]
Target:
- Reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions 1 percent by 2012 and the intensity of its GHG emissions 30 percent by 2008 (both compared to 2004).
Chairman and CEO: Mr. Jeffrey Immelt
What GE Has To Say About Climate Change:
“We need to work in concert with the government and important groups like the Pew Center to promote and reward leadership. We are glad to join Pew’s effort to work toward these goals – all keys for our shared future.”
- Jeffrey Immelt, GE chairman and CEO