ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY
RESOLVED, that the Company will strive to implement the following policy and principles
in its operating and business decisions, to wit:
Operating Compliance
Operation of the Company’s facilities in an environmentally responsible
manner in compliance with environmental regulations and other requirements which
relate to the Company’s environmental impact.
Development and implementation of an environmental management system
to ensure the environmentally responsible operation of the Company’s
facilities consistent with the best practices of our industry and to
periodically assess the Company’s progress toward its goals.
Process Efficiency
Efficient use of energy and the development of beneficial alternative
sources of raw materials and fuels at its facilities.
Continuous improvement of operations within the manufacturing process
by developing and achieving environmental objectives and targets designed to reduce
the amount of emissions or releases attributable to facility activities and to
minimize adverse impacts on the environment.
Minimization of the creation of waste, wherever practicable in its operations,
and the safe and responsible recycling, beneficial reuse, or disposal of such wastes in
compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Process/Product Safety
Development and production of finished products that can be safely manufactured,
transported, used and disposed.
Development and maintenance of emergency preparedness or contingency plans where
significant hazards exist in the Company’s operations.
Environmental Stewardship
Development of open communication with its employees, suppliers, customers, neighbors
and members of the public regarding its policy on and management of environmental matters.
Education and training of its employees in the conduct of operations in an
environmentally responsible manner and the assignment of qualified personnel to
supervise such operations.
Retention of vendors and contractors committed to responsible
environmental management.
Participation in the creation of responsible laws, regulations and
public policies dealing with manufacturing, construction and the environment,
and the encouragement of fair and equitable enforcement of same.
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the officers of the Company be, and they hereby
are authorized, and empowered, in the name and on behalf of the Company, to
carry out all acts and take all action to effectuate the intent of this environmental policy.