Boeing is driving improved environmental performance into our operations, as well as our products and services. All major manufacturing facilities will be certified to the ISO 14001 environmental management system standard by the end of 2008. View larger.
Boeing is committed to operating in a manner that promotes environmental stewardship. We will strive to:
- Conduct operations in compliance with applicable environmental laws, regulations, and Boeing policies and procedures.
- Prevent pollution by conserving energy and resources, recycling, reducing waste and pursuing other source reduction strategies.
- Continually improve our environmental management system.
- Work together with our stakeholders on activities that promote environmental protection.
Boeing’s Climate Change Approach
Boeing believes that climate change is a serious environmental challenge that requires credible action. Recognizing this, Boeing is committed to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases from our facilities and products.
As the global community develops approaches to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, Boeing acknowledges that voluntary measures alone may not be enough and supports development of mandatory, yet flexible frameworks to address emission reductions.
Boeing recognizes that appropriate action may vary from one sector to another. A comprehensive approach would take into account the most effective way to deal with each industry sector.
As a technology and aerospace industry leader, Boeing will work with our customers and other industry stakeholders to:
- Pioneer new technology to improve the global transportation system
- Increase research to improve efficiencies throughout the system: air and ground operations, in-service fleet environmental performance and introduction of sustainable second-generation fuels
- Accelerate adoption of environmentally progressive products and services
- Reduce carbon intensity of air transportation by reducing CO2 emissions 15 percent with each new generation of commercial aircraft
Boeing’s greatest contribution will continue to be through innovation—and Boeing will remain committed to improving technologies for sustainable, renewable energy systems.
In addition, Boeing has set aggressive and transparent enterprisewide performance targets to drive environmental thought and action throughout its operations. By 2012 at its major manufacturing facilities, Boeing targets 25 percent improvement goals for solid waste recycling rates, energy efficiency and greenhouse gas emissions intensity, and a comparable goal for hazardous waste reduction. Boeing has also committed to extend certification to the internationally recognized ISO 14001 environmental management system standard to 100 percent of its major manufacturing sites by the end of 2008.