Greenhouse Gas Programs
Carbon Disclosure Project
Such growth cannot be ignored. Rising GHG emissions and increasing energy demand-which is the primary cause of emissions-poses risks and opportunities to both the environment and business' bottom line. These emissions stem primarily from energy consumed during product manufacturing and consumer use. Energy efficiency in manufacturing is a key concern, as the threat of emissions regulation increases and energy prices continue to fluctuate with rising energy demand. It is also important to note that the electronics industry is being looked to as a solutions provider-offering technology that enables others to reduce their environmental impact-and must manage emissions from product manufacturing in order to talk credibly about the environmental benefits of products.
Changes taking place in the regulatory and economic business landscapes also require companies to understand and take action on Green House Gas (GHG) emissions. Physical shifts in the climate are already apparent and the need for adaptation is increasing. Reducing emissions of CO2, is one of the many global challenges that Amphenol TCS faces.
Several of Amphenol TCS key customers have joined the CDP Supply Chain initiative as well as participated in the Carbon Reporting System-through the Electronic Industry Citizen Coalition (EICC). The latter being a straight-forward process for collecting the data, Amphenol TCS has chosen to utilize the tools as put forth by the EICC to collect the data.
We can save time by sharing our data with multiple customers simultaneously through the tool. The base line period for collecting the data was June 2009 through May 2010. Amphenol TCS has developed and has been working on a plan to cut emissions. For 2011, each Amphenol TCS has set their own objectives and targets to reduce their individual emissions. Initiatives include automatic shut off of lights when no motions are detected in work areas, promoting car pooling and use of more energy efficient equipment such as copiers in the work place just to name a few.
Supply chains are an opportunity to make a practical and tangible impact immediately. Unlike a regulatory approach to climate change, which can take years to effect, a supply chain-approach can be implemented immediately. By engaging directly with suppliers, companies can gain visibility into energy management practices, increase suppliers' accountability for year-over-year performance, and ultimately drive measurable improvements in energy efficiency.