Senator Gordon Smith (R-OR) formally recognized the sustainability and climate work undertaken by Nike in a Senate floor debate in Washington D.C. on June 20, 2008. He congratulated Nike leadership and its employees for the ongoing commitment to reducing our environmental footprint and recognized the work being done with the Native American community.
Below are extracted highlights of what Senator Smith had to say:
"I wish to highlight the importance of acknowledging and celebrating extraordinary efforts by individuals and companies that are leading the way in protecting and preserving America’s natural resources. I am honored to congratulate the leadership and employees of Nike Inc. headquartered in my State of Oregon.
"Nike is exporting not only their world class products, but they are also exporting the values of sustainability throughout the world as they continue their efforts to reduce the company’s carbon footprint in its contract manufacturing facilities in Asia.
"Nike has been a leader in developing sustainable products and components since its inception. Most recently, Nike unveiled the Air Native N7 shoe designed for Native Americans…. By designing this sustainable shoe, Nike is looking ahead to a future that must include greater awareness in protecting our environment and natural resources for the generations to follow.
"Nike’s legacy continues to grow as they lead the way as an extremely successful company but not forgetting about how important it is to preserve and protect the natural resources around us. I commend the leadership and employees within the Nike team for their stellar efforts and pledge my full support as they move forward."
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