Momentive's EHS Policy
Protecting human health and preserving the environment is not only required by law, but is paramount to sound corporate governance, preservation of the value of our business, and satisfaction of our social responsibility and our duty to future generations. Accordingly, Momentive is committed to conducting its operations safely and in compliance with all applicable environmental, health, and safety ("EHS") requirements, and minimizing the environmental impact of our global operations.
Specific Requirements:
- Understand the environmental, health, and safety implications of, and legal requirements applicable to, Momentive products and operations.
- Comply with the letter and spirit of all applicable EHS laws and regulations.
- Create and maintain a safe working environment and prevent workplace injuries.
- Include in all business plans due consideration for the environmental, health, and safety impact of the actions or non-actions contemplated in such plans.
- Establish meaningful EHS performance measures and regularly review progress in these measures.
- As practicable, minimize toxic and hazardous materials used or generated by Momentive operations.
- As practicable, conserve, recover and recycle materials, water, and energy.
- Embrace the practice of product stewardship by providing our distributors and customers with information necessary to handle and manage our products safely.
- Consider the EHS risks associated with new acquisitions, products, and operations, and eliminate unreasonable risks.
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