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ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY
The Walt Disney Company seeks to establish and sustain a positive environmental
legacy for Disney and for future generations. In doing so, the company is committed
to minimizing its overall impact on the environment while encouraging and activating
environmentally responsible behavior on the part of cast members and employees,
guests and business associates throughout the world.
Specifically, Disney aims to conserve water, energy and ecosystems; to reduce
greenhouse gas emissions; to minimize waste and to inspire public consciousness in
support of environmental sustainability. The company seeks to identify, measure and
understand the direct and indirect impact of its operations and develop innovative and
realistic solutions for mitigating those impacts. It also complies with, and in some cases
exceeds environmental laws and regulations.
Finally, the company is committed to communicating regularly its progress in
implementing the policies and achieving the targets that it has established.
ENVIRONMENTAL FOCUS AREAS
WATER AND ENERGY CONSERVATION
Improve water and energy efficiencies in existing operations. Invest in new technologies
and systems that enhance water and energy conservation. Include water and energy
management as an integral part of planning for future projects to reduce the
consumption of water and energy.
GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS REDUCTION
Reduce harmful GHG emissions by identifying the sources and implementing solutions,
including source elimination, efficiency improvement, minimizing transportation and
other fuels, and increasing the use of clean fuels. Examine the supply chain to achieve
improvement.
WASTE MINIMIZATION
Minimize waste in our operations and business activities. Dispose of waste
conscientiously and creatively by making “reduce/reuse/recycle” the standard operating
procedure. Incorporate waste reduction into the design of products, programs, and
facilities; reducing waste through innovative product development, supply chain
management, and end-of-life recycling.
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ECOSYSTEM CONSERVATION
Promote wildlife and habitat conservation through cooperative efforts with the scientific
and academic communities and organizations committed to preserving the earth’s
biodiversity and ecosystem functions. Effectively plan and manage conservation lands
for the preservation of native plant and animal species. Integrate natural resource
conservation in future planning, development and operations activities.
INSPIRE ACTION
Engage and inspire employees, guests, viewers, interested parties and business
associates to make positive impacts on the environment. Integrate environmental
messaging into products, guest experiences and media platforms worldwide.