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Consumers Urged to Consider Companies' Climate Commitment
Consumers Urged to Consider Companies' Climate Commitment
Published 04-22-08
Submitted by Climate Counts
April 22, 2008 - Climate Counts (www.climatecounts.org) is urging consumers to consider a company's climate commitment this Earth Day by checking out company scores and rankings on the Climate Counts Company Scorecard. The Scorecard helps consumers to factor a company’s track record on climate change into their purchasing decisions for everything from sneakers to soft drinks. Climate Counts scores the largest corporations in major consumer sectors - from apparel to electronics to fast food - on their commitment to reversing climate change.
"This Earth Day, we're urging consumers to make 'climate count' in their purchasing decisions. Today, consumers will, no doubt, be given dozens of tips for reducing their own climate footprint. Our Scorecard gives consumers critical information on which companies share their personal concerns about global warming," said Wood Turner, Climate Counts Project Director.
Climate Counts also announced today that its second annual Climate Counts Company Scorecard will be released to the public on May 7.
The companies were once again scored on a scale from zero to 100, based on 22 criteria that fall within four benchmarks: whether they measure their carbon footprint; what efforts they have made to reduce their own climate impact; whether they support or oppose global warming legislation; and what they disclose to the public about their work to address climate change.
Consumers can see all the current company scores and download a pocket shopping guide at www.climatecounts.org. Consumers can also use their mobile phones to access Climate Counts company scores when they are out shopping (by texting "cc company name" to 30644). Scores will be updated and available May 7.
