In 2008, we used 76.4 trillion British thermal units (Btu) of energy, approximately 20.7 percent of which came from renewable sources. These include wood waste and spent liquor from our two pulp mills.

We measure energy efficiency by calculating the energy used per metric ton of production. In 2008, energy efficiency improved by 4.5 percent to 14.8 million Btu (MBtu) per metric ton of production, compared with 15.5 MBtu/metric ton in 2007.

Every facility enters quarterly energy use data into our global sustainability database so we can track progress. Our global Energy Services team supports those facilities furthest from achieving their targets and helps regional energy coordinators to implement energy efficiency improvement plans.

In 2008, each of our consumer product mills in North America and Europe finalized a three-year energy plan to help them reach their Vision 2010 goals. These plans include investment in new equipment as well as operational and maintenance changes. Other significant projects completed in 2008 include:

• In Jaromer, Czech Republic, our mill implemented a program to convert process fan drives to more energy efficient models by 2010, ultimately saving 18,600 million BTU and reducing annual energy costs by more than $150,000.
• In Paris, Texas, we completed a three-year compressed air improvement program, achieving annual savings of over 15,000 million BTU and over $400,000. Some examples of these improvement measures include replacing old and inefficient dryers with a high efficiency dryer, installing central air control storage tanks, along with a high speed pressure control valve to control system pressure swings and prohibiting the use of compressed air for machine and floor cleaning.

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