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Apogee
United States
Apogee designs and develops value-added glass products, services, and systems, largely for use in commercial and institutional buildings. Energy use in commercial buildings represents a significant area for improvement, as currently they account for a large percentage of overall electricity consumption. Apogee recognizes that its glass products can improve a building's energy efficiency and assist architects and building contractors striving for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification. The company's primary product line is created from "glass that admits high levels of daylight, while limiting transmission of solar heat to reduce building energy consumption and peak demand." Apogee's growing research and development investments support its commitment to energy-efficient glass as a market opportunity. Portfolio 21 believes that as energy costs and demand for dependable sources of energy increase, energy-efficient glass will continue to be desirable. Apogee is well positioned to respond to this trend. One of Apogee's subsidiaries manufactures window shutters of polyvinyl chloride (PVC), a material we consider to be an environmental liability. We have asked the company to recognize PVC's negative impact on human and environmental health and to seek alternatives.
To the best of our knowledge the above information is accurate and was obtained from sources we believe to be reliable. Neither the information presented above nor any opinion expressed shall be construed as an offer to sell or a solicitation to buy the security. The views expressed are those of portfolio management as of 9/30/08 and may not reflect current opinions or subsequent events.