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Environment
Environmental Policy of Herbert Waldmann GmbH & Co. KG
At our company, ecology and economy are not opposing concepts we see them as
equally important. As a result, we practice environmental protection as an
integral component of our work and as a commitment that governs our actions. We
respect the concept of environmental protection in all of our business processes
and all of our organizational units, on our own responsibility. Environmental
protection is one of the management responsibilities of process owners. As in
all management processes, our efforts focus on continuously improving our
environmental protection measures, giving careful consideration to their
compatibility with the expectations of our clients, the public, and the owners.
Waldmann's environmental policy is based on the following principles:
1. Environmental protection is the responsibility of management & employees | Environmental protection is a key management responsibility. Therefore, all
supervisors and employees participate in implementing environmental protection
measures on a daily basis with an equal sense of responsibility. Training and
motivation in environmentally-conscious conduct in the workplace are a central
element of Waldmann's environmental policy.
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2. Environmentally-friendly products and processes | | When new products are developed and new production processes are introduced,
they are examined for environmentally-critical materials and methods. The system
as a whole is considered in order to prevent environmental problems from being
shifted to other areas. The findings are used in developing appropriate
organizational and technical measures, including any emergency plans that are
required. Waldmann uses the best available technology, taking into account the
economic costs. |
3. Preserving resources | | Measures are taken to reduce the use of energy, raw materials, and other natural
resources. |
4. Review of results | | Waldmann regularly reviews the effects of existing systems that have an impact
on the environment. The company is committed to designing its safety systems and
organization in ways that either prevent negative effects on the environment,
where possible, or greatly minimize them. |
5. Integration of suppliers | | We assist suppliers and clients in improving environmental protection as well.
Suppliers who work on Waldmann's factory premises are required to comply with
the environmental regulations. |
6. Compliance with and implementation of laws and regulations | | Waldmann is committed to compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. We
cooperate with the competent government agencies, institutions, and qualified
offices on an ongoing basis. We ensure that we obtain the current state of the
art in technology and the applicable environmental regulations to an appropriate
extent, make them available to those responsible, and comply with them. |
7. Prevention of waste and emissions | | We either prevent waste, residues, emissions, noise pollution, and wastewater or
reduce them to a minimum. |
8. Pledge to customers and the public | Every Waldmann customer has the right to be certain that he or she has purchased
an environmentally-friendly product. For this reason, we provide information on
the environmental aspects of our product in connection with their handling, use,
return, exploitation, and disposal.
Gerhard Waldmann
Managing Director / Owner
Villingen-Schwenningen, January 15, 2006
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