May 11, 2005—Coca-Cola, McDonalds, 3M, American Electric Power and Cinergy are among the 25 individuals, teams, organizations and companies from around the world that the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has recognized for outstanding efforts to protect the Earth’s climate and stratospheric ozone layer.
The award recipients have demonstrated ingenuity, leadership, and public purpose by achieving reductions of ozone-depleting and heat-trapping gas emissions. They have introduced new and improved technologies that reduce harmful emissions in refrigeration, liquid crystal displays (LCDs), and car air conditioning, improving the environmental performance of these industries well into the future.
2005 Climate Protection Award Winners:
CORPORATE/GOVERNMENT:
- American Electric Power, Columbus, OH
- City of Boulder, CO
- The California Energy Commission, Sacramento, CA
- Cinergy, Cincinnati, OH
- Connecticut Governor’s Steering Committee, CT
- Johnson Controls, Milwaukee, WI
- 3M, St. Paul, MN
- McDonald’s, Coca-Cola, & Unilever Refrigerants Naturally Partnership, UK and USA
- Rhode Island Greenhouse Gas Stakeholders, RI
- City of Syracuse, NY
- United Technologies Corporation, Hartford, CT
- York International, York, PA
2005 Stratospheric Ozone Protection Awards:
CORPORATE/GOVERNMENT:
- Raley’s Family of Fine Stores, West Sacramento, CA
For the complete list of awards, including the individual and organization/teams categories, and further information on the Climate Protection or Stratospheric Ozone Protection Award, visit EPA.
