Environmental Policy
Our Environmental Policy
Kennecott Minerals - Eagle (KME) is committed to producing nickel and copper for the world's use in a safe,
healthy, and environmentally responsible manner. In fulfilling this commitment, KME will provide a safe and
healthy work environment that complies with regulatory and company requirements and standards. We
recognize that safety and environmental excellence are fundamental to long term business success.
Kennecott Minerals - Eagle will prioritize excellence in health, safety, environment and social responsibility by:
- Caring for one's own health and safety and the health and safety of others while holding each person
accountable for his or her actions.
- Gaining insight and input from the community utilizing the Community Advisory Group (CAG).
- Keeping promises and long-term commitments to HSE excellence.
- Seeking continual improvement toward HSE excellence by setting objectives and targets and
reviewing progress.
- Transparent communication with the community and stakeholders.
- Complying with relevant legal and other requirements, going beyond applicable legal requirements
wherever feasible and which relate to environmental aspects.
- Minimizing, reducing, preventing and controlling waste and pollution.
- Making lasting contributions to local communities and protecting the environment.
- Implementing emergency preparedness procedures to effectively respond to emergencies including
environmental.
Kennecott Minerals - Eagle will continue to control accidental loss through management by applying best
available practices to ensure the protection of people and the environment.
Compliance with this policy will result in protecting the environment and safeguarding employees, contractors
and the public from unacceptable risks.
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