Published 09-25-07
Submitted by Cox Enterprises
ATLANTA, GA September 25, 2007 -- Cox Enterprises today announced the launch of CoxConserves.com, a website detailing the company's environmental initiatives and offering tips on how anyone can become more environmentally friendly. Cox Conserves is a national corporate program that includes the company's six major subsidiaries. The program enables and encourages Cox's 80,000 employees and families to engage in eco-friendly practices that reduce energy use and promote sustainability.
Since 2000, Cox Enterprises has reduced its energy consumption by 10 percent while growing at nearly 12 percent a year. Building on this success, the goal of Cox Conserves is to reduce its energy consumption by an additional 20 percent by 2017.
"I'm really proud that our employees have responded so enthusiastically to Cox Conserves," said Jim Kennedy, chairman and CEO of Cox Enterprises. "Thanks to their commitment, we've developed some innovative solutions toward this goal. And now, with CoxConserves.com, we have a place to share these stories with our partners and customers. The site also has a lot of information and tips that remind us all that it's the little steps we take to conserve the environment that together, can add up to a big difference."
CoxConserves.com
The website highlights Cox's environmental initiatives throughout the company and offers case studies on high-profile projects. Some of the information listed on the site includes:
CoxConserves.com serves as a gateway to the many websites powered by Cox Newspapers and Cox Television that educate, inform and engage viewers and readers. The portals provide information on local environmental issues and initiatives.
The company is also exploring other initiatives that harness solar and wind power to further reduce its carbon footprint.
Along with offering eco-friendly tips for the home, office and travel, the site provides links to Cox's environmental partners, such as The Nature Conservancy, National Wildlife Federation, Earth 911, Sierra Club, Trust for Public Land, Earth Share, Ducks Unlimited, PATH Foundation, World Wildlife Fund and The Conservation Fund, among others.
For more information about Cox Conserves, please visit www.coxconserves.com.
About Cox Enterprises
Cox Enterprises is one of the nation's leading media companies and providers of automotive services with 2006 revenues of $13 billion and more than 80,000 employees. Major operating subsidiaries include Cox Communications, Inc. (cable television distribution, telephone, high-speed Internet access, other advanced broadband services and Travel Channel); Cox Newspapers, Inc. (newspapers, local and national direct mail advertising including Valpak and customized newsletters); Cox Television (broadcast television stations, interactive website and television sales rep firms); Cox Radio, Inc. ([NYSE: CXR] broadcast radio stations and interactive websites); Manheim (vehicle auctions, repair and certification services and web-based technology products) and Cox Auto Trader (automotive publications and majority ownership of AutoTrader.com).
Cox Enterprises is one of the nation's leading media companies and providers of automotive services, with 2006 revenues of $13.2 billion and more than 80,000 employees. Major operating subsidiaries include Cox Communications, Inc. (cable television distribution, telephone, high-speed Internet access, commercial telecommunications, advertising solutions and Travel Channel); Cox Newspapers, Inc. (newspapers, local and national direct mail advertising and customized newsletters); Cox Television (television and television sales rep firms); Cox Radio, Inc. ([NYSE: CXR] broadcast radio stations and interactive Web sites); Manheim, Inc. (vehicle auctions, repair and certification services and web-based technology products) and Cox Auto Trader (automotive publications and a majority stake in AutoTrader.com).
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