Bosch is committed to developing energy-efficient products and technologies in the renewable and clean energy space, and in reducing the company's carbon footprint through measures aimed at decreasing the amount of energy we consume.
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Energy EfficiencyBosch clean diesel helps vehicles achieve 30% better fuel economy and up to 25% lower carbon dioxide emissions
Bosch gasoline direct injection helps vehicles achieve 15% better fuel economy; a gasoline hybrid reduces carbon dioxide emissions by 25%
Bosch is the only US manufacturer with the ENERGY STAR qualification on all of its models in the refrigeration, washer and dishwasher categories
Bosch dishwashers use 50% less water and 20% less electricity, without compromising on performance
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Renewable EnergyBy 2015, Bosch Rexroth will invest $450 million in wind power, expanding production capabilities
Bosch Rexroth technology is developing wave energy capabilities, and operates the first prototypes for winning current and wave energy
Bosch residential heat pump systems provide heating and cooling from geothermal sources. Ground source heat pumps use 75% renewable energy and save up to 50% running costs compared to oil boiler
Bosch develops components for CNG-driven vehicles and our FlexFuel engine management system, allowing vehicles to run on ethanol
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Environmental PracticesBosch has 145 ISO14001 sites
Since 2001, Bosch associates have planted more than 46,000 trees across nearly 100 acres of land in Toluca, Mexico
By 2020, Bosch plans to cut worldwide emissions at manufacturing sites by 20%
Bosch Appliances manufacturing facilities have reduced water usage by 51%, energy consumption by 19% and waste by 10% since 2001
Bosch's program for remanufacturing vehicle parts is cutting CO2 emissions worldwide by 23,000 tons
Bosch's Ontario, CA distribution site has eliminated 761,000 pounds of waste and has saved more than one million pounds of greenhouse gases through their green program
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Vision and ValuesBosch's values are based on corporate social responsibility and cultural diversity
Robert Bosch North America contributes more than $2 million annually to US education and charitable causes
The first Bosch guideline on environmental protection was adopted as early as 1973
Bosch Appliances was awarded the 2011 Energy Star Partner of the Year Award
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