ReportAlert.info - Boeing (NYSE:BA) Publishes 2012 Environment Report

During a time of unprecedented business growth, the Company has steadily reduced its environmental footprint
Jun 8, 2012 1:00 PM ET

(3BL Media) June 8, 2012 - Boeing Issues 2012 Environment Report

During a time of unprecedented business growth, The Boeing Company [NYSE:BA] has steadily reduced its environmental footprint, the company reported in its fifth annual Environment Report.

Over the last few years, Boeing brought two new airplanes to market, increased monthly airplane production of jetliners by more than 25 percent, added well over 1 million square feet (92,903 square meters) of additional manufacturing facilities and created more than 12,000 new jobs. During that time, Boeing steadily reduced its environmental footprint.

On an absolute basis, Boeing has reduced CO2 emissions by 3 percent, energy use by 1 percent, hazardous waste by 17 percent and water intake by 9 percent since 2007.

In addition to providing a detailed accounting of emissions, the report focuses on actions Boeing is taking to improve the environmental performance of its products, reduce the environmental footprint of its global operations and clean up locations affected by past business practices.

The report is available at www.boeing.com/environment and Boeing invites feedback via a short online survey available in the report.

Boeing, the world’s largest aerospace company, is a leading manufacturer of commercial jetliners and defense, space and security systems. A top U.S. exporter, the company supports airlines and U.S and allied government customers in 150 countries.