Americas has announced a plan to reduce its carbon footprint by 20% by the end of 2015. The company has a comprehensive set of U.S.-based goals aimed at reducing its environmental impact across four categories: energy, water, transportation and overall waste reduction. Goals for 2012 include a 12% improvement in fleet fuel efficiency and a 5% improvement in energy, waste and water efficiency in manufacturing. By 2015, those targets increase to 20%. In addition, 15% of its R&D budget will go toward sustainable customer solutions in 2012 and 30% by 2015.