July 8, 2005—Bentley Prince Street, California’s largest commercial carpet manufacturer, has declared its goal to make all its products “climate neutral,” with net zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2010.
GHG emissions also are reduced through effective use of renewable energy. Currently, 100% of Bentley Prince Street’s electrical energy requirements are made renewable through the purchase of Green Tags and the purchase of green energy directly from the grid. The company also has an on-site 100 kwh photovoltaic solar array that provides a portion of the electrical energy required for manufacturing processes.
This new goal is the latest step in Bentley Prince Street’s environmental sustainability programs. Since 1996, the company has reduced absolute GHG emissions by 70% through a strategy that encompasses manufacturing processes, product innovations and renewable energy use.
Bentley Prince Street also offers a Cool Carpet option on all its products. By selecting this option, clients purchase “climate neutral” products, meaning that the GHG emissions emitted during the life cycle of the product are offset or balanced through the purchase of certified emission reduction credits (ERCs).
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