Film Companies Join Clinton Climate Initiative

3M in St. Paul, Minn., and San Diego-based Bekaert Specialty Films LLC both recently joined the Clinton Climate Initiative’s (CCI) landmark global procurement agreement.

“Climate change is a global issue that we must address immediately if we are to reverse its catastrophic effects,” President Clinton explains. “I am pleased that the U.S. Conference of Mayors and many businesses are working with my foundation to supply energy efficient and clean energy products.”

The agreement calls for both companies to sell window film products to 40 of the world’s largest cities (C40) at greater volumes and reduced costs.

“By offering these products at a discounted rate, we can ensure that more cities and citizens have access to them and that the market for clean energy technology will grow,” Clinton says. “Together, I hope that we can have a measurable impact on greenhouse gas emissions around the world.”

Installation of Bekaert’s Solar Gard® window film is included under the Energy Efficiency Building Retrofit Program.

“We are excited to work with the Clinton Climate Initiative in providing this strategic resource for organizations that are looking to reduce their energy consumption,” says Christophe Fremont, president, Bekaert Specialty Films LLC. “Because Solar Gard rejects solar energy, less energy is used to keep the interior temperature comfortable. Our window film provides an ideal solution for all facility managers, environmental service companies and municipal leaders who have pledged to reduce CO2 emissions.”

Five window films from 3M were invited to be part of the initiative.

“We are honored to have been approached by the Clinton Foundation to participate in this important initiative,” says Kevin Ries, division vice president of 3M Building and Commercial Services. “Our window films are a cost-effective way to achieve energy savings and our qualified dealer network makes installation easy for everyone.”