introduction | site restoration | maximizing the natural resource | employee involvement in health & safety | sustaining a rural economy | renaturalization of a river area | innovative regional development | operational best practice | conserving natural heritage | working with a fishery association | reducing employee accidents | lowering emissions | developing geo-tourism | health & safety best practice | local community partnership | facilities for local organisations | protection of species - biotopes | decreasing environmental impacts | cooperation with regional authorities

Introduction

For 80 years, Caterpillar Inc. has been building the world's infrastructure and, in partnership with its worldwide dealer network, is driving positive and sustainable change on every continent. With 2004 sales and revenues of $30.25 billion, Caterpillar is a technology leader and the world's leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, clean diesel and natural gas engines and industrial gas turbines.

Caterpillar's reputation for making a difference in the world is something we are proud of as a company. We work to minimize our impact on the environment in every area of our business-in how we design, manufacture, and deliver our products and in how they perform on the job. We care about making the best use of the world's resources. The proof lies in our facilities, in our designs, and in our manufacturing processes.

Good corporate stewards get involved. We're proud to be associated with the organizations that further promote sustainability. Whether it is partnering with leaders in the mining and minerals industry through the Global Mining Initiative, Minerals 2005 or creating models for more sustainable harvesting of natural resources, Caterpillar is helping make responsible development possible.

Caterpillar works each day to become a catalyst for environmental and social improvement. Numerous examples demonstrate this attitude, including on-going efforts to reduce emissions, lower sound levels and discover ways to use resources in a more sustainable manner.

Just as we have worked to become more sustainable, it's important to note our customers - and the entire industry - have also taken steps in this direction.

We are pleased to play a lead role to share the following case studies from leading companies in the mining and quarrying industries that showcase their commitments.

Mr Gérard Vittecoq
Group President, Caterpillar

introduction | site restoration | maximizing the natural resource | employee involvement in health & safety | sustaining a rural economy | renaturalization of a river area | innovative regional development | operational best practice | conserving natural heritage | working with a fishery association | reducing employee accidents | lowering emissions | developing geo-tourism | health & safety best practice | local community partnership | facilities for local organisations | protection of species - biotopes | decreasing environmental impacts | cooperation with regional authorities