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Solar power, and other forms of alternative energy, are slowly becoming more mainstream. As technology and public opinion progress, it will become more economically feasible for companies to invest in sustainable energy use. Even before renewable energy hits the mainstream, however, some companies are at the forefront of reducing their energy consumption right now.
GoodGuide.com is a new website that rates products and companies on their environmental, health and social impact. Of the 200 data points that go into creating the GoodGuide rating, many are related to energy use. A few examples:
Best Companies on Energy Conservation – This rating is derived from a company’s energy consumption divided by its net revenue. Leading the pack, perhaps surprisingly, are a handful of big pharmaceutical companies, including GlaxoSmithKline and Bristol Myers Squibb.
Worst Companies on Greenhouse Gases – The inverse of the list above, these are the companies who emit the most carbon dioxide (or similar gases), relative to their sales or revenue. Food companies are prominent on this list of worst offenders, including Dean Foods and ConAgra Frozen Foods.
Worst Companies on Clean Air Act – The companies on this list, which counts violations of the Clean Air Act, include some major retailers like K-Mart, Sears, and Albertson’s.
Solar energy has the potential to drive greenhouse gas emissions far lower than they are today. While solar energy continues to develop, however, consumers can already see which companies are the most progressive in conserving energy.
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