SIA was nominated for the Sustainia Award for its zero landfill manufacturing practices. By reducing, reusing and recycling 99.9% of its waste generated, SIA avoids sending any waste to a landfill. SIA is the first U.S. car manufacturer to achieve both ISO 14001 (Environmental Management) and ISO 50001 (Energy Management) certifications, while being the only automaker in America to have its entire sight designated as a Backyard Wildlife Habitat by the National Wildlife Federation. SIA's solution is a culture of continuous improvement whereby every SIA Associate is encouraged and rewarded for developing ideas to help eliminate any environmental impact from the manufacturing process.
The award is founded by the communications platform Sustainia, and is given out by former California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger at the Sustainia Award Ceremony in Copenhagen, October 11th 2012.
Schwarzenegger is joined on stage by former Prime Minister Gro Harlem Brundtland, IPCC Chair Dr. Rajendra Pachauri and EU Commissioner Connie Hedegaard. Together they form the judging panel for the Sustainia Award.
As a nominee, SIA has gained the attention of the Sustainia Award's honorable judging panel. The nomination is an important acknowledgement to SIA's commitment to the environment, and a true testimony to its positive impact. Joining a pool of nominees from 56 countries from six continents, SIA is competing in the world elite.
In addition to the Sustainia Award, SIA is competing for the Sustainia Community Award, an award decided entirely by the people through Facebook votes. To view the top 10 finalists and vote for the top Sustainable Solution, visit Sustainia's Facebook page at: www.facebook.com/sustainia