environment principles

• To recognize and to respond to community concerns about our raw materials, products and operations.

• To operate our plants and facilities and handle our raw materials and products in a manner that protects the environment and the safety and health of our employees and the public.

• To make safety, health and environmental considerations a priority in our planning and our development of new products and processes.

• To advise promptly appropriate officials, employees, customers and the public of information on significant industry-related safety, health and environmental hazards, and to recommend protective measures.

• To counsel customers, transporters and others in the safe use, transportation and disposal of our raw materials, products and waste materials.

• To economically develop and produce natural resources and to conserve those resources by using energy efficiently.

• To extend knowledge by conducting or supporting research on the safety, health and environmental effectiveness of our raw material, products, processes and waste materials.

• To commit to reduce overall emission and waste generation.

• To work with others to resolve problems created by handling and disposal of hazardous substances from our operations.

• To participate with government and others in creating responsible laws, regulations and standards to safeguard the community, workplace and environment.