Covanta Onondaga believes that responsible stewardship of the environment is essential for business efficiency and success. Therefore, Covanta Onondaga is committed to protecting the environment in which it operates and pledges to operate in compliance with applicable laws pertaining to human health and the environment.

This commitment is embodied in Covanta’s Environmental Policy through five Environmental Principles:

• Protection
• Compliance
• Conservation
• Qualification
• Commitment

The Environmental Policy and the associated environmental principles are communicated to all employees and the general public. Questions regarding the Environmental Policy from the facility’s workforce and external interested and affected parties are encouraged through effective communication procedures.

As an environmentally-responsible operator, Covanta Onondaga developed a facility-wide Environmental Management System (EMS) based on applicable federal regulations and good management practices (GMPs) to ensure:

• Compliance with applicable regulations and permits;
• Prevention of releases to the environment;
• Conservation of natural resources by waste minimization and,
• Continued improvement of environmental performance.

The EMS outlines facility procedures and standards and identifies all aspects of the facility’s operation that have a potential environmental impact. Top priority is given to prevention of pollution and continual improvement of environmental performance.