1. What is Performance Track?
U.S. EPA voluntary program that recognizes and rewards top environmental performers that go beyond compliance in pursuit of continuous improvement
Launched in mid-2000, now has nearly 350 members (including defense facilities and NDIA member firms)
Program Background

2. Entry Criteria for Performance Track
Operational Environmental Management System (EMS) in place
History of sustained compliance
Commitment to continuous environmental improvement
3-year goals for improved environmental performance
Demonstrated commitment to public outreach
Entry into Performance Track requires that a facility have an operational EMS in place, a history of sustained compliance, a commitment to continuous improvement in environmental performance, and a commitment to communicating these improvements to the public.
Large facilities are required to identify 4 goals for environmental improvement over a 3-year period, while small facilities (<50 employees) are only required to select 2 goals.
Program Background

3. Distribution of Members
Performance Track Members represent a wide range of public and private entities, including the following:
- Public Facilities and Institutions 7%
- Pharmaceuticals 7%
- Transportation & Equipment 8%
- Wood Products & Printing 8%
- Medical Equipment & Suppliers 9%
- Metal Products 9%
- Other Manufacturing (includes machinery) 11%
- Chemical Products 13%
- Electronics and Electrical Equipment 14%
- Other Non-Manufacturing (includes wholesale, retail, shipping, energy, utilities, sanitary services) 14%
Program Background

4. Member Locations Program Background Data as of Fall 2003
The distribution of Performance Track members is also geographically diverse. Performance Track has participants from 41 states and Puerto Rico (not shown).
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Data as of Fall 2003

5. What Can Performance Track Do For You?
Reduce costs
Distinguish your facility
Provide public recognition
Facilitate networking with peers
Leverage emerging trends towards integrated economic, social, and environmental practices
Facility Management