Millipore Launches Hybrid Vehicle Incentive Program

One of the goals of Millipore’s Sustainability Initiative is to help employees make environmentally sound choices, both at work and at home. With that in mind, we are very pleased to announce a new program for U.S. employees that encourages the purchase or lease of hybrid vehicles, which conserve fuel and have a smaller carbon footprint than traditional gas-powered vehicles.

Although they use less gas, hybrids typically cost $3,000 to $4,000 more than their gas-powered counterparts, which can discourage prospective buyers. Our new Hybrid Vehicle Incentive Program, effective January 1, 2009, will help defray the extra cost. It will enable eligible employees who have purchased or leased a qualified hybrid vehicle on or after July 1, 2008, to receive up to $3,500 from Millipore (in increments of $50 per pay period).

Qualified hybrid vehicles are only those that are certified under the U.S. EPA’s SmartWay^TM Elite green vehicle guide. As technology rapidly evolves and automakers make “green” claims, following the SmartWay Elite Green Vehicle Guide will ensure that employees are purchasing and leasing the cleanest, most fuel efficient vehicles available.

We are very excited about this program and we thank in advance our employees who participate. By purchasing or leasing a hybrid vehicle, our employees are taking an important step to not only to reduce their gas expenses, but also to lessen their impact on our environment and help combat global warming. If you have questions about this program, please contact us.