Environment 49 Our top objectives: y operating our facilities in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations in order to protect the health and safety of our employees, surrounding communities and the environment; y being a leader in improving environmental quality by minimizing waste and emissions, reusing and recycling, reducing the use of natural resources, and preventing pollution; y reaching our goal of carbon emissions reduction and to drive out solid waste from our manufacturing processes; y integrating environmental considerations into business planning and decisions, including design, procurement, production, facilities management and product support; y promoting a workplace in which employees are properly trained to comply with applicable environmental laws and regulations, meeting environmental program goals, and fostering a sense of personal responsibility for protecting the environment; y working with our customers to meet their environmental needs and goals, and managing suppliers consistent with our company’s environmental compliance and management programs; y maintaining a management system for environmental matters at each business unit that is compliant with international accepted standards; and y supporting existing and upcoming ISO 50001 registrations to help business units conserve resources through more efficient energy management. Collaboration Each of our businesses has professional Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) programs to ensure our facilities operate safely and comply with company programs and practices to minimize environmental impacts. Each business develops annual objectives to drive continuous improvement in EHS performance. We have an active EHS committee that includes experts from each of our business units. This group is dedicated to monitoring and continuously improving compliance with environmental, health and safety rules, regulations and laws as directed by corporate policy. The committee also works together to promote best practices and shared strategies throughout the company and promotes a safety- conscious and environmentally aware culture.
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