Cox Is Committed to the American Business Act on Climate Pledge

As a corporate leader in the global race toward a low-carbon, sustainable future, Cox Enterprises, along with 153 other U.S. companies, has joined the international climate change conversation in support of a strong Paris outcome by participating in the American Business Act on Climate Pledge. These 154 companies have operations in all 50 states, employ nearly 11 million people and represent more than $4.2 trillion in annual revenue, providing opportunity to foster customer support and change consumer behavior with the adoption of sustainability practices across the country.

Our Pledge to Lead the Way to a Sustainable Future

Cox Enterprises has long been committed to environmental stewardship and conservation. Since 2007, the company has invested more than $100 million in sustainability and conservation through its Cox Conserves program, which promotes and supports positive environmental change in our businesses and in the community.

Looking ahead, Cox Enterprises aims to send zero waste to landfills by 2024 and become both carbon and water neutral by 2044.

We pledge to accomplish the following goals through continued initiatives across the Cox family of companies. Learn more about the ways Cox Conserves has been making strides to reach these goals already by clicking the links below.

1. Carbon Reduction through alternative energy, energy conservation and operating a more sustainable fleet. Get highlights from the Go Green Council’s February 2015 meeting.
2. Water Conservation programs across our campuses and business operations that reduce our water footprint and balance necessary use with meaningful restoration. See how Manheim Georgia celebrated the anniversary of their water conservation program.
3. Waste Diversion driven by increased recycling, exploring new waste technologies, as well as employee and customer engagement. Find out how you can help us achieve the zero waste to landfill goal through on-site recycling programs and more.
4. Renewable Energy investments in new energy generation technologies as well as existing, proven technologies. Learn about the installation of solar power stations at Manheim New England.
5. Sustainable Supply Chain partnership with suppliers, with a focus on conservation including reduction in energy and water used in manufacturing and distribution, reduction in air and water pollution and waste products, use of recycled content in products and packaging, investments in alternative energy sources, and prioritization of environmental friendly transportation. See how Cox is celebrating wins in sustainability efforts made by our customers in the community with the Leader in Sustainability Award.
   

Learn more by visiting http://www.coxconserves.com/.

The American Business Act on Climate Pledge

We applaud the growing number of countries that have already set ambitious targets for climate action. In this context, we support the conclusion of a climate change agreement in Paris that takes a strong step forward toward a low-carbon, sustainable future.

We recognize that delaying action on climate change will be costly in economic and human terms, while accelerating the transition to a low-carbon economy will produce multiple benefits with regard to sustainable economic growth, public health, resilience to natural disasters, and the health of the global environment.

Learn more about the companies who have joined the pledge and their detailed commitments at: http://www.whitehouse.gov/ClimatePledge