CLEVELAND--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation (NYSE:ETN) today announced it has joined the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD), an invitation-only coalition of 200 leading global companies working to advance sustainable development through advocacy on critical issues of economic growth, ecological balance and social progress. The affiliation underscores Eaton’s commitment to implementing sustainable practices in its own business and advancing environmentally friendly technologies to help global customers manage power more efficiently, effectively and safely. Widely recognized as a leading business voice on sustainable development issues, the WBCSD works with member corporations, governments and non-governmental organizations to encourage dialogue and action in four focus areas: business role in society, energy and climate, development and ecosystems. Eaton operations worldwide adhere to a single set of standards for policies such as greenhouse gas emissions, energy and water consumption, waste treatment, product quality, human resource practices and ethics. The company’s sustainable technologies include industry-leading energy-efficient electrical equipment – including SF6-free medium voltage switchgear -- that make buildings and data centers greener; hybrid vehicle power systems that save fuel and reduce emissions; and hydraulics for wind, solar and wave power that help harness our renewable resources for sustainable growth.
