Siemens is pleased to introduce the follow-up to our Greening of Corporate America SmartMarket Report, issued in 2007 in conjunction with McGraw-Hill Construction.  In that study, we were able to demonstrate that a fundamental shift was occurring in the attitudes and practices of our nation’s leading corporations when it cam to the greening of their operations and their role as active stewards of the environment.

The results of the 2009 Greening of Corporate America study confirm that corporations are steadily progressing in their commitments to sustainability, and a firm belief that sustainability is good for the bottom line.  In fact, the percentage of firms at the highest levels of engagement in sustainability doubles over the last three years, growing from 18% of firms in the 2007 study to 27% this year.

According to Daryl Dulaney, President & CEO of Siemens Industry, Inc., “Facing today’s economic and environmental challenges requires commitment, innovation and a firm belief that all of us have a responsibility to tread lightly on the planet so that future generations can continue to enjoy its gifts.”

We look forward to continuing to track this trend over time, and for helping the marketplace further its own energy efficiency and sustainability goals.

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