Ken Mehlman on KKR's Green Cost Savings
KKR today announced that it saved $16.4 million in less than a year through its partnership with Environmental Defense Fund. The partnership reduced fuel and emission costs at U.S. Foodservice, Primedia and Sealy Corp. The firm plans to implement its plan at four more portfolio companies: Accellent, Biomet, Dollar General and HCA. I spoke with Ken Mehlman, KKR's head of global public affairs, about where the money will go, the program's total cost saving potential and KKR's interest in green investing. Our Q&A is after the jump...
18 February 2009•4 mins read
