The environmental standards are:

 

1) Environmental Permits and Reporting 

All required environmental permits (e.g. discharge monitoring), approvals and registrations are to be obtained, maintained and kept current and their operational and reporting requirements are to be followed.

 

2) Pollution Prevention and Resource Reduction 

The use of resources and generation of waste of all types, including water and energy, are to be reduced or eliminated at the source or by practices such as modifying production, maintenance and facility processes, materials substitution, conservation, recycling and re-using materials.

 

3) Hazardous Substances 

Chemicals and other materials posing a hazard if released to the environment are to be identified and managed to ensure their safe handling, movement, storage, use, recycling or reuse and disposal.

 

4) Wastewater and Solid Waste 

We shall implement a systematic approach to identify, manage, reduce, and responsibly dispose of or recycle solid waste (non-hazardous). Wastewater generated from operations, industrial processes and sanitation facilities are to be characterized, monitored, controlled and treated as required prior to discharge or disposal. In addition, measures should be implemented to reduce generation of wastewater. We shall conduct routine monitoring of the performance of our wastewater treatment systems.

 

5) Air Emissions 

Air emissions of volatile organic chemicals, aerosols, corrosives, particulates, ozone depleting chemicals and combustion by-products generated from operations are to be characterized, routinely monitored, controlled and treated as required prior to discharge. We shall conduct routine monitoring of the performance of its air emission control systems.

 

6) Materials Restrictions 

We are to adhere to all applicable laws, regulations and customer requirements regarding prohibition or restriction of specific substances in products and manufacturing, including labeling for recycling and disposal.

7) Storm Water Management 

We shall implement a systematic approach to prevent contamination of storm water runoff. We shall prevent illegal discharges and spills from entering storm drains.

 

8) Energy Consumption and Greenhouse Gas Emissions 

Energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions are to be tracked and documented, at the facility and/or corporate level. We are to look for cost- effective methods to improve energy efficiency and to minimize our energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions.