Disney Co pledges to Reduce Carbon Emissions to Zero

[Disney05]

Don't know if this is relevant or not but if anyone has noticed there are less and less Mobile and Exxon gas stations out there. Exxon has said not to believe the hype about all these pockets of oil here and there. They predict there is only 40-60 years of oil left. They are putting most of there energy into alternative sources of energy. Essentially they are getting out of the oil business.

 

[Pumbas Nakasak]

. Essentially they are getting out of the oil business.

Realy? so the quote "Every oil company is a potential takeover target for Exxon," by industry analysts in recent reports is misguided?

EXXON

 

[Disney05]

Realy? so the quote "Every oil company is a potential takeover target for Exxon," by industry analysts in recent reports is misguided?

EXXON

Misguided? Maybe. But it makes you think, why the Exxon/Mobile name, two of the biggest names in the gas station business, is disappearing from gas stations. Now nobody can guarantee what will happen in the future. There still is money to be made. But maybe they know something. Why would a big company like that lie. (That was a joke).

 

[Pumbas Nakasak]

Misguided? Maybe. But it makes you think, why the Exxon/Mobile name, two of the biggest names in the gas station business, is disappearing from gas stations. Now nobody can guarantee what will happen in the future. There still is money to be made. But maybe they know something. Why would a big company like that lie. (That was a joke).

You said they were getting out of the oil business, this article and several others state that they are in acquisition mode, hardly the stance of a company leaving an industry. Maybe the brand logo on the station is changing but ultimate ownership may be the same Exxon, just a little less prominent. They are hardly the darlings of the eco community.

As for oil running out, Ill be dead so fill me up please. :animwink:

 

[Disney05]

Yeah, I'll be long gone too. Only time will tell. I have a number of current and ex Mobile friends who have been complaining. It looks like the Exxon and Mobile stations closing by me have been changing to Either Citgo or Gulf stations. I had a Mobile station that I worked for as a kid recently change into a Panera Bread. It also makes sense for any of these big companies to start research into alternative fuels.

 

[Pumbas Nakasak]

. It also makes sense for any of these big companies to start research into alternative fuels.

Stories have circulated for years about BPs research into hydro technologies. Having seen the scarring of the landscape I have my reservations on land based wind power. greater efficiencies in machines will be ourbest bet in the short term.

Disney could harness all the gas turkey legs cause

 

[Disney05]

Disney could harness all the gas turkey legs cause

So I see you've walked behind me before. :ROFLOL:

 

[SoccerMickey]

Is TTA still run on batteries like WedWay Peoplemover used to?

 

[TURKEY]

Going to dig up a dead thread, but found some information that is shocking to me that doesn't seem to be about going green, but only shrinking expenses.


I understand that in cast and guest areas during operating hours, heating will be set at 68 or lower, while cooling will be at 76 or higher. During non operating hours for guests and non-normal business hours for cast areas, it goest to 60 and 80. This is unless it's needed to protect inventory and assets.

Guest rooms are to have heating at 68 or lower. For A/C, the lowest they will be set to go is 74, while trying to get everything at 76. All lights, fans, etc are to be turned off by mousekeeping when leaving. Sheer curtains should always be closed and the drapes should only be open up to halfway at all times.


Prepare to burn, but you'll be saving the earth while doing it.

 

[Hakunamatata]

Going to dig up a dead thread, but found some information that is shocking to me that doesn't seem to be about going green, but only shrinking expenses.


.

Why would it be shocking. This whole farce about climate change is financially driven (Well, its also about infringing on liberty, but thats a whole other issue...)....:shrug:

 

[Disney05]

I understand when you check in, Disney will now be handing you a big block of ice and a fan. We'll cool off like the old days. :ROFLOL:

 

[jt04]

Why would it be shocking. This whole farce about climate change is financially driven (Well, its also about infringing on liberty, but thats a whole other issue...)....:shrug:

I agree with you but only to the extent that free marketers cede the issue to the........ummm..........collectivists :lookaroun.


Cutting edge technology that protects the environment and conserves resources for future generations to exploit (in a responsible way)
could be and should be a conservative issue. The private sector has a very large responsibility to move the ball forward in making energy cheap and clean!

Beacause if you combine cheap renewable energy with automation......well that has enormous implications that young people should be pondering.

The futures so bright I gotta wear

It is also a national security (economic and defense) issue but I am not sure I want to go there. :zipit:

 

[s8film40]

Going to dig up a dead thread, but found some information that is shocking to me that doesn't seem to be about going green, but only shrinking expenses.


I understand that in cast and guest areas during operating hours, heating will be set at 68 or lower, while cooling will be at 76 or higher. During non operating hours for guests and non-normal business hours for cast areas, it goest to 60 and 80. This is unless it's needed to protect inventory and assets.

Guest rooms are to have heating at 68 or lower. For A/C, the lowest they will be set to go is 74, while trying to get everything at 76. All lights, fans, etc are to be turned off by mousekeeping when leaving. Sheer curtains should always be closed and the drapes should only be open up to halfway at all times.


Prepare to burn, but you'll be saving the earth while doing it.

It seems to me that if they do this their AAA ranking should be downgraded to One Diamond for all their hotels.

AAA Rating Criteria

One Diamond
Properties appeal to the budget-minded traveler. They provide essential, no-frills accommodations. They meet the basic requirements pertaining to comfort, cleanliness, and hospitality.

Two Diamond
Properties appeal to the traveler seeking more than basic accommodations. They provide modest enhancements to the overall physical attributes, design elements, and amenities of the facility, typically at a moderate price.

Three Diamond
Properties appeal to the traveler with comprehensive needs. Properties are multifaceted with a distinguished style, including marked upgrades in the quality of physical attributes, amenities, and level of comfort provided.

Four Diamond
Properties are upscale in all areas. Accommodations are refined and stylish. The physical attributes reflect enhanced quality throughout. The fundamental hallmarks at this level include an extensive array of amenities combined with a high degree of hospitality, service, and attention to detail.

Five Diamond
Properties reflect the characteristics of the ultimate in luxury and sophistication. Accommodations are first class. The physical attributes are extraordinary in every manner. The fundamental hallmarks at this level are providing meticulous service, exceeding guest expectations, and maintaining impeccable standards of excellence. Many personalized services and amenities provide an unmatched level of comfort.

The one diamond rating seems to describe a hotel that doesn't let you turn the AC down past 74 perfectly to me.

 

[jt04]

I understand when you check in, Disney will now be handing you a big block of ice and a fan. We'll cool off like the old days. :ROFLOL:

I've noticed something.........

Some people seem to say that if corporations don't do anything to conserve energy then they are not being good "world citizens" but if they do cut their "carbon footprint" then they are just slashing expenses for the benefit of the bottom line. How transparent.:brick:



Funny thing about Al Gore, not only was his daddy a segragationist, he must have also been a window because I can see right through him:ROFLOL:

 

[Hakunamatata]

I agree with you but only to the extent that free marketers cede the issue to the........ummm..........collectivists :lookaroun.


Cutting edge technology that protects the environment and conserves resources for future generations to exploit (in a responsible way)
could be and should be a conservative issue. The private sector has a very large responsibility to move the ball forward in making energy cheap and clean!

Beacause if you combine cheap renewable energy with automation......well that has enormous implications that young people should be pondering.

The futures so bright I gotta wear

It is also a national security (economic and defense) issue but I am not sure I want to go there. :zipit:

Dont get me wrong. I dont believe we should be polluting the environment for the heck of it. If there is a cleaner, more economical way of doing it, then all the better. I just think that, in general, we as a sociaty get too wrapped up in believing that the government should be what is driving the issue. The government (U.S. government) needs to worry about fixing the post office and every other program that it has miss-managed and not worry about creating another self serving program that neither fixes the problem nor is beneficial to the people it has the honor of serving.

 

[alecshawn]

Why would it be shocking. This whole farce about climate change is financially driven (Well, its also about infringing on liberty, but thats a whole other issue...)....:shrug:

110% correct.

 

[WDW1974]

As someone who has spent most of his life living in Florida, those temps are jokes.

Complete and utter jokes. And Disney doesn't give a rat's @ss about going green in this context except about saving greenbacks.

74-76 degrees is the lowest AC will go in their rooms? What an F-ing joke.

There should be no limit to how low it will go. That's a guest comfort issue. I love freezing cold AC when it is hot as hell out.

But for what Disney charges they think this one is gonna fly?!?! ... I'll have an engineer down and manually taking the control off or they'll likely be having some ugliness at the front desk.

My home is set at 72 normally and when I am away vacationing I expect at least that.

BTW, wonder if this will apply at the shops since the past few years Disney (FLA only, CA is still freezing) has had attractions (SSE and PoC come to mind) feel like ovens in spring and summer while shops felt like it was below 65 inside.

 

[jt04]

As someone who has spent most of his life living in Florida, those temps are jokes.

Complete and utter jokes. And Disney doesn't give a rat's @ss about going green in this context except about saving greenbacks.

74-76 degrees is the lowest AC will go in their rooms? What an F-ing joke.

There should be no limit to how low it will go. That's a guest comfort issue. I love freezing cold AC when it is hot as hell out.

But for what Disney charges they think this one is gonna fly?!?! ... I'll have an engineer down and manually taking the control off or they'll likely be having some ugliness at the front desk.

My home is set at 72 normally and when I am away vacationing I expect at least that.

BTW, wonder if this will apply at the shops since the past few years Disney (FLA only, CA is still freezing) has had attractions (SSE and PoC come to mind) feel like ovens in spring and summer while shops felt like it was below 65 inside.

You don't really think you will be able to keep your home AC set at 72 in the future do you? Oh no, not when those "smart meters" are connected to your "smart thermostat". Unless, of course, you don't mind paying the prohibitive "Excess Energy" taxes.


Be careful what you ask for....... :lookaroun

 

[Hakunamatata]

You don't really think you will be able to keep your home AC set at 72 in the future do you? Oh no, not when those "smart meters" are connected to your "smart thermostat". Unless, of course, you don't mind paying the prohibitive "Excess Energy" taxes.


Be careful what you ask for....... :lookaroun

Yes, Cap n Trade is also going to be really interesting to see how corporations like Disney react to it.....and thats not a new pirate in POTC either...:ROFLOL: