Milliken Carbon Negative Status Certified

Chicago, IL, November 7, 2007—The non-profit Leonardo Academy, known for its work on sustainable buildings and climate change, announced a standard regarding factors included in climate emission inventories and offset statements.

As a pilot program, Leonardo Academy worked with Milliken & Company to apply the standard to all of its U.S. operations in order to certify its carbon negative status. The program was outlined at U.S. Green Building Council’s annual Greenbuild conference being held in Chicago November 6-9.

“Unambiguous communication on these issues is important because statements about emissions and offsets are frequently confusing,” said Michael Arny, founder and president of the Leonardo. “We have been fortunate to have a company like Milliken that is committed to participating in our pilot program for this Draft American National Standard for Trial.” Academy

Milliken & Company has already applied the standard to all of its operation in the United States, measuring its emissions from its direct energy use and from its electrical energy use, as well as measuring the carbon sequestration delivered by its forests.

“As a company with a strong engineering culture, we appreciate the opportunity to assess our progress against a standard. Looking to the future, Milliken is committed to applying this standard to all emissions of the entire company world wide,” said Russell Grizzle, president, Global Floor Covering Division of Milliken & Company.

Leonardo Academy has verified that Milliken’s operation in the United States is producing more carbon sequestration credits each year than the amount of carbon dioxide it is emitting each year.

“Over the next year Milliken plans to expand its emission analysis to cover its operations worldwide. Once completed, Milliken will work step by step through the emissions caused indirectly from its activities and its supply chain,” Arny said.

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