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Protecting Natural Infrastructure through E-Waste Stewardship
Description/achievement of initiative

Lockheed Martin commits to reduce potential damage to natural infrastructure, develop k-12 outreach material on this topic.

Implementation methodologies

This commitment aligns with Lockheed Martin's Go Green program, which was established in 2008 to reduce adverse environmental impacts from our operations and achieve a 25% absolute reduction in carbon emissions, waste to landfills and water usage by 2012.

For detailed information about how it will be achieved, Please see the Report: Sustainability for Growth: Unlocking Potential, Securing Our Future 2011 Lockheed Martin Corporation Sustainability Report

Arrangements for Capacity-Building and Technology Transfer

Coordination mechanisms/governance structure

Partner(s)

Lockheed Martin
Progress reports
2012
Reduce potential damage to natural infrastructure by reducing water, land, and air pollution resulting from the disposition of electronic waste (e-waste*) by instituting stringent practices for the responsible management, disposition and tracking of e-waste.
2012
Develop K-12 educational outreach materials on this topic for use by educators and students.

Basic information
Time-frame: - 2012
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Partners
Lockheed Martin
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Contact information
United Nations