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To inform its research and advance action on climate change, the Pew Center on Global Climate Change collaborates extensively with the business community. Two primary vehicles for business engagement include the Center’s Business Environmental Leadership Council (BELC) and membership in the U.S. Climate Action Partnership.

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Featured BELC Member

belcnovartis

Brief Description of Company:

Novartis researches, develops, manufactures and markets pharmaceuticals and consumer health products. In 2006, Novartis had revenues of $37 billion and employed approximately 100,000 associates. Novartis is headquartered in Basel, Switzerland and has significant operations in the U.S.  Visit Novartis’ Web site for more information.


Targets:

  • Improve energy efficiency 10 percent by 2010.
  • Decrease CO2 from vehicles 10 percent by 2010.
  • Reduce Scope 1 greenhouse gas emissions 5 percent below 1990 levels by 2008-2012.

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