GE Summary

Company Description
General Electric (GE) is a diversified technology, media and financial services company focused on solving some of the world's toughest problems. With products and services ranging from aircraft engines, power generation, water processing and security technology to medical imaging, business and consumer financing, media content and industrial products, we serve customers in more than 100 countries. GE’s company segments are Energy Infrastructure, Technology Infrastructure, Capital Finance, and Consumer & Industrial products. GE is headquartered in Fairfield, Connecticut.

CEO: Jeffrey Immelt; Revenues: $152.46 Billion (2010); Employees: 287,000 (2010).

Statements on Climate Change
“We need to work in concert with the government and important groups like C2ES to promote and reward leadership. We are glad to join C2ES’s effort to work toward these goals – all keys for our shared future.” -Jeffrey Immelt, GE chairman and CEO

Climate Change Targets
GE seeks to reduce absolute emissions by 25 percent from 2004 levels by 2015 and to reduce energy intensity by 30 percent from 2004 levels by 2015.

Climate and Energy Solutions

• Energy Supply Solutions
• Process Improvements
• GHG Reduction Targets

Technology Solutions (C2ES's Climate Techbook Factsheets)

• Enhanced Geothermal Systems (C2ES Factsheet, Company Web Site)
• Lighting Efficiency (C2ES Factsheet, Company Web Site)
• Nuclear Power (C2ES Factsheet, Company Web Site) 
• Residential End-Use Efficiency (C2ES Factsheet, Company Web Site)
• Smart Grid (C2ES Factsheet, Company Web Site)
• Transportation Modes Overview (C2ES Factsheet, Company Web Site)

Relevant Links: GE Company Web Site, GE Environmental Web Site, GE Ecomagination Initiative