General Motors Names Dane Parker Chief Sustainability Officer
January 16 2020 - 11:00AM
Dow Jones News
By Chris Wack
General Motors Co. (GM) said Thursday it named Dane Parker as
the company's chief sustainability officer, effective Feb. 1.
The auto maker said Mr. Parker, currently vice president of
sustainable workplaces, will lead a companywide sustainability
strategy, including integration of the company's goal to reach a
zero emissions future.
"Climate change is real. That is indisputable, and we take the
challenges it presents seriously," said Chief Executive Mary Barra.
"The transportation sector must be part of any credible climate
change solution and Dane's leadership, experience and passion will
help us meet these challenges head-on."
General Motors said Mr. Parker's organization will ensure the
responsible consumption and production of materials and lead the
strategic design and implementation infrastructure for electric
vehicles at GM facilities.
Under Mr. Parker's leadership, GM said it has reduced its
manufacturing carbon intensity by 20%--three years ahead of its
goal--and is an EPA-recognized leader in energy efficiency and
renewable energy utilization.
GM has previously stated it would like to bring 20 new
all-electric models to market by 2023, including a battery electric
truck.
Mr. Parker joined GM in July 2015 as executive director of
global facilities.
Write to Chris Wack at chris.wack@wsj.com
(END) Dow Jones Newswires
January 16, 2020 10:45 ET (15:45 GMT)
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