2006 Ecomagination Report

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GE made the following progress on each of its ecomagination commitments in 2006:

1) Double its investment in clean research and development - GE invested US$ 900 million in cleaner technology research and development in 2006, drawing closer to its US$ 1.5 billion annual ecomagination R&D target by 2010. GE also increased the number of ecomagination-certified products by 50 percent over the last year - from 30 to 45 products.

2) Increase revenues from ecomagination products - GE reported US$ 12 billion in revenues from ecomagination products and services in 2006, on course to the goal of US$ 20 billion in sales in 2010.

3) Reduce its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and improve the energy efficiency of its operations - GE GHG emissions in 2006 from operations have been reduced by about 4 percent from the 2004 baseline. GHG and energy intensity have been reduced by 21 percent and 22 percent respectively compared to 2004. GE is committed to reduce its GHG emissions 1 percent by 2012, reduce the intensity of its GHG emissions 30percent by 2008, and improve energy efficiency 30 percent by the end of 2012.

4) Keep the public informed - GE continues to transparently apprise the public of the company's progress via its ecomagination web site, advertising and engagement with customers and other stakeholders.