
Brief Description of Company:
Wisconsin Energy Corporation (NYSE: WEC), headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, has more than $11 billion of assets and a diversified portfolio of businesses engaged in electric generation; electric, natural gas, steam, and water distribution; and certain non-utility businesses. In 2006, Wisconsin Energy had revenues of $4.0 billion and employed approximately 5,200 people. Visit Wisconsin Energy's Web site for more information. [1]
Target:
BELC Company Targets [2]
CEO:
Mr. Gale E. Klappa
CEO Quote Regarding Climate Change:
"We Energies remains committed to reducing our impact on the global climate. It's demonstrated every day in the way we conduct our business. Through practical innovations and successful partnerships, we are leading several initiatives that reduce, avoid, or sequester greenhouse gases. We believe the next step is to use market-based approaches such as emissions trading, both locally and globally, to cost-effectively secure additional greenhouse gas reductions. In the meantime, We Energies will continue to fulfill its obligation as an environmental steward by serving our customers while protecting the natural resources entrusted to us."
Links:
[1] http://www.wisconsinenergy.com/
[2] http://www.pewclimate.org/companies_leading_the_way_belc/targets