March 23, 2009—The Walt Disney Company has announced strategic environmental goals and challenging 3-year to 5-year targets to reduce emissions, waste, electricity and fuel use, and improve its impact on water and ecosystems. The goals are part of Disney’s 2008 Corporate Responsibility Report, which details the company’s approach to critical corporate responsibility issues.
The interactive multimedia report, now available online, provides a detailed snapshot of the company’s philosophy and activities in five areas; children and family, content and products, environment, community, and workplaces. Details include the company’s first comprehensive greenhouse gas inventory.
The long-term environmental goals outlined in the report are:
- Zero waste;
- Zero net direct greenhouse gas emissions from fuels;
- Reduce indirect greenhouse gas emissions from electricity consumption;
- Net positive impact on ecosystems;
- Minimize water use;
- Minimize product footprint; and
- Inform, empower and activate positive action for the environment.
For more information visit Disney’s Corporate Responsibility Web page.
