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Climate change is a global issue that impacts all of our markets. We are working to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from current operations while ensuring that any new facilities minimize them. In addition, the company continues to reduce its products' emissions, which helps customers reduce their GHG emissions. We believe it is important and in the best interest of all stakeholders to help find the most practical and widespread approach that also is as uniform as possible.
Deere is a leader in innovation and technical efficiency, promoting the use of biofuels, providing wind power, and engaging in an active remanufacturing business. As part of these efforts, the company is a partner in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Climate Leaders program, and is a member of the United States Climate Action Partnership (USCAP).
Measuring GHG Emissions
John Deere began its energy efficiency program in 1972. In 2003, we added a worldwide greenhouse gas inventory program. Deere's greenhouse gas footprint is composed of both direct and indirect emissions. The company’s direct greenhouse gas emissions come from operations such as foundry, heat-treat, painting, powerhouse, and engine testing. Indirect emissions result from demand for electricity.
Between 1972 and 2006, our energy conservation programs reduced total worldwide greenhouse gas emissions by 63% per ton of production. To further manage the risks of GHG emissions from our operations and identify cost-effective mitigation opportunities, Deere joined the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)'s Climate Leaders program in 2007. Climate Leaders is a voluntary industry-government partnership that works with companies to develop long-term comprehensive climate change strategies.
Through the Climate Leaders program, Deere has:
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Developed a corporate-wide GHG inventory of the six major greenhouse gases and reports progress annually based on detailed EPA protocols and guidance.
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Developed a corporate GHG Inventory Management Plan based on a detailed EPA checklist to institutionalize the inventory process.
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Established an aggressive corporate-wide GHG emissions reduction goal to be achieved over the next 5 to 10 years.
In 2008, Deere publicly announced its EPA Climate Leaders goal to reduce its global greenhouse gas emissions by 25 percent per dollar of revenue.
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John Deere's Horst, Netherlands factory saves energy with radiant heaters.
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