eBay has announced its first greenhouse gas emissions reduction target, saying its committed to reduce emissions 15 percent by 2012, over a 2008 baseline.

eBay said it will reach its goal through an ongoing commitment to energy efficiency and conservation along with its continuing investment in renewable energy. It will promote more sustainable behavior tied to travel and personal energy use among its 15,000 employees.eBay continues to demonstrate our longterm commitment to responsible energy use and environmental leadership with our first greenhouse gas emissions reduction target, said eBay Inc. President and CEO John Donahoe.