Q. What does sustainability mean?
A: A commonly accepted definition of sustainability from the World Commission on Environment and Development (the Brundtland Commission, 1987) is “meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.” Environmental sustainability refers to maintaining the factors and practices that contribute to the quality of the environment on a long-term basis.
Q. How is sustainability defined at Newell Rubbermaid?
A: As a global, publicly held consumer products company, we believe environmental sustainability means meeting our commitments to our shareholders, consumers and customers without compromising the environment and its resources for future generations. We see environmental sustainability as principles to live by and want our employees to view everything they do through a environmental sustainability lens.
Q. What is Newell Rubbermaid's vision for environmental sustainability?
A: To be an eco-efficient company where excellence in environmental stewardship and sustainable innovation build Brands That Matter™ and create value for our shareholders, consumers and customers.
Q. Does Newell Rubbermaid have a environmental sustainability policy?
A: Yes. We published our environmental sustainability policy in 2007, and it is posted on this Web site on the Our Environmental Sustainability Policy page.
Q. How are environmental sustainability efforts being governed at Newell Rubbermaid?
A: A centrally led corporate environment & environmental sustainability group works with members of our executive leadership team, employees from corporate functional areas and our global business units to fulfill our vision and mission.
Q. What is Newell Rubbermaid doing to reduce impact on the environment?
A: We have developed initiatives in both operations & supply chain and products & packaging led by our corporate environment & environmental sustainability group and executed by members of our environmental sustainability working groups and others throughout our global business units. Energy conservation/climate change management and waste reduction are priorities for us as well as using a life cycle approach in new product development.
Q. Does Newell Rubbermaid offer green products?
A: At Newell Rubbermaid, we are constantly innovating our products to meet the needs of our consumers. We are also expanding our understanding of the life cycle of our products and empowering our product developers to make choices that keep the environment in mind. To learn more, visit the Products & Packaging page.
Q. How can we contact someone about environmental sustainability at Newell Rubbermaid?
A: Please e-mail us at sustainability@newellco.com.