Pelton Wins Lindbergh Award, Corporate Award For Balance Goes
To FedEx
The Lindbergh Foundation announced that Jack Pelton, Chairman,
President and Chief Executive Officer of Cessna Aircraft Company,
has been selected to receive the 2010 Lindbergh Award. The
Foundation will recognize FedEx Corp. as the recipient of its
Corporate Award for Balance, and noted that both Awardees will be
honored at the 32nd annual Lindbergh Award Celebration.
The Lindbergh Award is presented annually to individuals whose
work over many years has made significant contributions toward the
Lindbergh's concept of balancing technology and nature. "Jack
Pelton has led the charge to see that the aviation industry focuses
appropriate efforts in reducing its environmental impact," said
Larry Williams, the Lindbergh Foundation Chairman, President and
CEO. "Jack has been a vocal proponent for pursuing policies and
practices that balance progress and technology with environmental
sensitivity, a concept that resonates strongly with the Lindbergh
Foundation's values as well."
Pelton expressed his appreciation to the Lindbergh Foundation
for their recognition. "I'm deeply honored to be a part of this
fine tradition of seeking balance in the approach to solving the
challenges facing us today," he said, adding, "I believe we can use
technology to solve the issues confronting the environment while
preserving our quality of life and productivity." In making its
final selection, the Foundation's Award Committee noted that
Cessna's business aircraft have employed technology to reduce
emissions by over sixty percent, and that Kansas Governor Kathleen
Sebelius appointed Pelton to chair the State's Energy and
Environmental Policy Advisory Group. In addition, Pelton has
established the Cessna Environmental Strategy Council, which has
five areas of focus: aircraft emissions, industrial
emissions/waste/recycling, recycling consumables, energy
conservation and engaging employee participation through
communication.
FedEx will be the recipient of the 2010 Corporate Award for
Balance, which is given to corporations or organizations whose
concern for the environment and dedication to improving quality of
life are demonstrated through their business practices.
"FedEx seeks to connect the world responsibly and resourcefully,
tapping into its innovation roots, to make our business and the
world more sustainable and efficient," said Frederick W. Smith,
Chairman, President and CEO of FedEx Corp.
With more than 1.3 billion gallons of fuel consumed in 2006
alone, FedEx has encouraged research and development of more
fuel-efficient vehicles as well as alternative fuel vehicles.
"FedEx has taken great strides to become an environmentally
responsible corporation," observed Williams. Over the years FedEx
has focused efforts on recycling, minimizing its packaging, using
hybrid cars in its fleet vehicles, employing solar power at its
West Coast hub, and seeking ways to conserve energy in their
facilities, company-wide. "These endeavors make FedEx and admirable
choice for the 2010 Lindbergh Foundation Corporate Award for
Balance and a company that so many others can look up to as an
example of corporate initiative, commitment and success," he
added.