Affiliations and Membership

Eaton is a member of the following organizations that promote sustainable business practices in order to remain a global leader in sustainability. 

United States

THE BUSINESS ROUNTABLE'S S.E.E. CHANGE INITIATIVE
The S.E.E. Change (Society, Environment, Economy) initiative promotes better business and a better world. The key objective is to motivate committed companies to minimize their global environmental footprint as they do business and to improve the environment and quality of life through new products, technology or services that create value for society and shareholders.
http://www.businessroundtable.org/initiatives/growth/sustainability/sustainability_report_2010
                               

OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION (OSHA) VOLUNTARY PROTECTION PROGRAM (VPP)
VPP promotes effective worksite-based safety and health. Membership in VPP is OSHA’s official recognition of the outstanding efforts of employers and employees who have achieved exemplary occupational safety and health.  OSHA aims to ensure employee safety and health in the United States by working with employers and employees to create better working environments.
www.osha.gov


CLIMATE RESOLVE PROGRAM
The Business Roundtable’s Climate RESOLVE is the only broad-based business initiative dedicated to helping its members reduce their GHG emissions through one-on-one counseling, learning lessons, workshops, networking opportunities and exposure to member company best practices.
http://www.businessroundtable.org/initiatives/growth/sustainability/sustainability_report_2010


CARBON DISCLOSURE PROJECT (CDP)
The CDP is an independent not-for-profit organization that seeks to develop a lasting relationship between shareholders and corporations regarding the implications for shareholder value and commercial operations presented by climate change. Its goal is to facilitate a dialogue, supported by quality information, from which a rational response to climate change will emerge.
www.cdproject.net



U.S. GREEN BUILDING COUNCIL
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) is a non-profit organization composed of leaders from every sector of the building industry working to promote buildings that are environmentally responsible, profitable and healthy places to live and work.
www.usgbc.org


THE GREEN GRID
The Green Grid is a consortium of information technology companies and professionals seeking to lower the overall consumption of power in data centers around the globe.
www.thegreengrid.org


 

International


WORLD BUSINESS COUNCIL FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
An invitation-only coalition of 200 leading global companies working to advance sustainable development through advocacy on critical issues of economic growth, ecological balance and social progress.
www.wbcsd.org


ALLIANCE FOR SUSTAINABLE BUILT ENVIRONMENTS
The mission of the Alliance for Sustainable Built Environments is to educate the marketplace and top management on the benefits of reducing the overall impact facilities have on the natural environment and on building occupants. Members include Johnson Controls, Milliken & Company, Forbo Flooring, Philips Lighting, JohnsonDiversey, Owens Corning, USG Corp., Kohler Co.
www.greenerfacilities.org


INDUSTRIA LIMPIA
Industria Limpia is a cooperative program that joins industry and the Mexican government to protect the environment and preserve natural resources, and recognizes businesses that demonstrate environmental excellence.


THE GREEN SWITCHING PLATFORM
This platform is standing behind an initiative to encourage the use of environmentally friendly technology for electrical systems in power distribution. The platform is designed to make available information that is required to make an informed and sustainable choice regarding switchgear used in electric power distribution systems.
www.greenswitching.com


CANADA GREEN BUILDING COUNCIL (CaGBC)
The Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC) accelerates the design and construction of green buildings in Canada. The Council is a broad-based inclusive coalition of representatives from different segments of the design and building industry.
www.cagbc.org

THE KLD RESEARCH & ANALYTICS, INC.
KLD Research & Analytics, Inc. is an independent investment research firm providing management tools to professionals integrating environmental, social and governance factors (ESG) into their investment decisions. Eaton Corporation is recognized in the following KLD indexes:
 

  • The KLD Broad Market Social Index
  • The KLD Large Cap Social Index
  • The KLD Global Climate 100 Index
  • The KLD Global Sustainability Index
  • The KLD North American Sustainability Index
    www.kld.com