1. We consider environmental, health and safety (EHS) issues, and minimizing problems associated with these, as an important and inseparable part or our business activities.

2. We train, advise and encourage all our personnel to work in a responsible way in environmental, health and safety (EHS) matters.

3. We continuously strive to minimize emission levels and improve the efficiency of our use of raw materials and energy.

4. We continually assess our activities, to identify and reduce environmental, health and safety risks.

5. We analyze wherever possible the environmental, health and safety impact of all new processes and products prior to their adoption or launch.

6. We keep the authorities informed of our operations and their possible environmental, health and safety impact.

7. We keep the public and other interest groups informed of our production operations and products, and their environmental, health and safety aspects; and we respond to anxiety and concern expressed about them.

8. We provide our customers with advice on the safe use and disposal of our products.

9. We expect our subcontractors and suppliers to follow these principles whenever possible.

10. We inform partners involved in technology transfer projects of the appropriate measures required to protect the environment and ensure health and safety.