Dalton—Shaw’s Tuftex Division won the 2014 Cool Planet Award, which recognizes Southern California Edison (SCE) business customers for demonstrating exemplary leadership in energy and carbon management. The SCE and Climate Registry’s Cool Planet Award honors Shaw’s commitment to implementing energy efficiency projects, participating in demand response programs and establishing environmental and greenhouse gas emissions management systems.
“Tuftex is proud to accept the Cool Planet Award in recognition of our sustainability leadership,” said Jim Cusick, director of manufacturing, Tuftex Division. “We look forward to furthering our commitment to efficiency and conservation.”
Cool Planet Award nominees are evaluated using a point-based system that focuses on participation in a variety of integrated demand side management strategies as well as carbon management strategies.
“Cool Planet Award winners are taking meaningful action every day,” said David Rosenheim, executive director of The Climate Registry. “They strive to make their organizations more energy efficient, cost effective and competitive.”