1 Leading companies to Cost-Effective & Sustainable Energy Cleantech & Resource Efficiency Opportunities C4S: Air Quality Series June 21, 2012

2 Changing Views of Sustainability & Energy Modern view of sustainability treats resource utilization as an asset to be managed, rather than a cost center CFO, COO, Marketing, Procurement – all have a vested interest in sustainability Integration into business strategy, budgeting, forecasts creates business case for sustainable practices Lean Manufacturing Energy Price Hedge Product Stewardship Competitive Differentiator Business Continuity Raw Materials Cost Reduction

3 Resource Optimization Measuring to Manage – Apparel manufacturer in Honduras save $400k/yr implementing metering to control wastewater treatment costs Use only what you need, when you need it – Manufacturer of electronics components realized 180,000 kWh/yr and $30,000 annually by managing compressed air controls and setpoints Implement solutions, track ongoing, and maintain the gain – Measurement & Verification is often overlooked in audit/assessment outcome and low hanging fruit is quick to re-grow

4 Renewable / Cleantech Opportunities Opportunities for On-Site Renewable Deployment – Retail chain implements solar PV at dozens of facilities in the northeast, beating grid power pricing, securing 20 yr known power costs, and gets new roofs in the process. Navigating renewable sourcing – Wheeling PA wind power across state lines, into local distribution, and to manufacturing facility in WVa – Competitively source over 700,000 MWh of RECs for a consumer products and electronics company