Our Commitments

Disney has made a significant commitment to each major focus area by setting ambitious long-term goals. In 2006, President and Chief Executive Officer, Bob Iger, and Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Tom Staggs, brought together senior leaders from each business segment to discuss environmental issues as they relate to company operations. Together, under the leadership of a Senior Vice President, Environmental Affairs, Disney's Environmental Council6 drafted the company's environmental strategy and long-term goals.

Achieving these goals begins with measuring and defining our footprint, setting medium-term targets, and putting in place initiatives to reach those targets. Progress for each focus area is highlighted in this report. Looking forward, Disney will strive to be even more strategic, even more innovative, and an even better steward of the Earth as our business grows.

The reasons for this are straightforward. Current scientific conclusions indicate that urgent reductions in greenhouse gas emissions are required to avert accelerated climate change. Scarcity of natural resources and threats to ecosystems and biodiversity are serious environmental issues. A successful response to these challenges demands fundamental changes in the way society, including businesses, use natural resources, and Disney is no exception.