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POLLUTION PREVENTION EFFORTS
TXU serves on the Texas Pollution Prevention Advisory Committee,
which advises the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality on
the implementation of the state Waste Reduction Policy Act. The
committee, whose members include the regulatory agency, industry
and environmental non-governmental organizations, helps encourage
pollution prevention, waste reduction and recycling efforts
throughout the state.
PARTNERING FOR SUSTAINABILITY
TXU partners with other leading companies by participating in
the United States Business Council for Sustainable Development.
Among other activities performed during 2002, this organization,
formerly known as the Business Council for Sustainable
Development - Gulf of Mexico, conducted a workshop where leaders
from industry, academia and government shared experiences about
how to incorporate principles of sustainable development into
business practices.
REDUCTION IN HAZARDOUS WASTE GENERATION
In 2002, TXU generated 4.91 tons of hazardous waste, representing
a reduction of 1.1 tons from the previous year. As an example,
hazardous waste can include sandblasting material, paint-thinners
and lab chemicals. For comparison, in 1991 company operations
generated a total of more than
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12,300 tons of hazardous waste.
Since that time, our efforts have reduced the generation of
hazardous waste by more than 99.9 percent. It is important
to note that the company properly disposes of all hazardous
waste in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations.
ELECTRIC & GAS TRANSMISSION LINE PLANNING
When determining potential electric and gas transmission line
routes, we evaluate environmental, community and business
issues associated with various options. For environmental
issues, we review projects for potential impacts to threatened
and/or endangered species, migratory birds, cultural resources
and wetland/waterbody crossings. We determine the best option
as well as any environmental mitigation or compensation that
may be necessary for a specific route.
EMPLOYEE TRANSPORTATION
As one of the largest purchasers of employee bus/train passes
in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex, the company subsidizes
these passes for employees. Additionally, the company
financially supports our employee carpool program, which has
more than 1,000 participants. Together, these efforts reduce
the number of vehicles - and pollution - on the road and help
TXU and our employees make a difference for cleaner air.
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