The Maine Smart Tracks for Exceptional Performers and Upward Performers, or STEP-UP Program offers recognition and other incentives to businesses interested in implementing sustainable practices. The program is based on a signed agreement between the ME DEP and BIW. BIW is a Charter Member of the STEP-UP Program.
The agreements require each company to set goals toward sustainability including an energy goal, to work with a community advisory committee to evaluate the business's progress under the agreement and to make adjustments as necessary, and to mentor another business to help them improve their environmental performance, among other commitments.
Bath Iron Works in its Step-Up Program agreement has made the following commitments:
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Reduce total energy use by 8% by 2007, based on 2003 levels
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Reduce total amount of hazardous waste shipped off site by 5% per DDG ship by 2007, based on 2003 levels
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Reduce total amount of solid waste shipped off site by 5% per DDG ship by 2007, based on 2003 levels
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Reduce the amount of paper purchased by 5% by 2007, based on 2003 levels
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