News | August 24, 2010

Teradata Strives For Major Reduction Of Greenhouse Gas Emissions

The reduction goal of 45 percent based on intensity factor approved by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Climate Leaders program

Dayton, OH /PRNewswire/ - Teradata Corporation (NYSE: TDC) announced that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Climate Leaders program has officially approved Teradata's aggressive five-year goal to reduce its worldwide greenhouse gas emissions by 45 percent.

The greenhouse gas emissions intensity calculation is based on facility energy usage and the number of Teradata Purpose-Built Platforms shipped per year. The emissions reduction commitment started in 2008.

"We are proud that the agency has approved our energy intensity reduction goals," said Bruce Langos, Chief Operating Officer, Teradata Corporation. "We look forward to reporting our progress as we strive to reach our goal in this valuable program."

Teradata joined the Environmental Protection Agency Climate Leaders program in 2008 to manage emissions risks from operations and to identify cost-effective mitigation opportunities. The Environmental Protection Agency works closely with every company in its Climate Leaders program to review their greenhouse gas emitting inventory and provide guidance in setting an aggressive emissions reduction goal.

For additional, see the Teradata Corporate Social Responsibility report: www.teradata.com/t/WorkArea/DownloadAsset.aspx?id=10554

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