Covanta - SECONN believes that responsible stewardship of the natural environment is essential for business efficiency and success.

Environmental Policy Statement

Covanta SECONN is committed to protecting the environment in which it operates. The implementation of an Environmental Management System (EMS) was developed as an integral component of the facility’s Environmental Management Program (EMP). The facility’s EMS has been created, based on applicable federal regulations and good management practices, to identify the requirements of the EMP. The facility has identified specific requirements to satisfy the objectives of the EMP and to assure: facility compliance with applicable federal, state and local environmental laws, regulations and permits, prevention of pollution, and continual improvement of environmental performance.

This commitment is embodied in Covanta SECONN’s Environmental Policy through the five Environmental Principals:

• Principle 1: Environmental Protection:
  
  Covanta SECONN is committed to conducting business in an environmentally sound and cost-effective manner that is protective of human health and the environment.
   
• Principle 2: Environmental Compliance:
  
  Covanta SECONN will work continuously to foster a corporate culture that is open and sensitive to environmental matters and complies with all applicable regulations and requirements and which will reach beyond these requirements as necessary to protect human health and the environment. The facility commits to continuously improve our environmental performance.
   
• Principle 3: Environmental Conservation:
  
  Covanta SECONN will maximize the efficient use of renewable fuels, as well as other energy and natural resources, while simultaneously minimizing impact to the environment. This includes pollution prevention at the source, waste minimization, facilitating use of recycling opportunities and responsible disposal of any production by-product.
   
• Principle 4: Environmental Qualification:
  
  Covanta SECONN will ensure that all employees with duties affecting management and operation of the facility have the necessary information, resources and training for informed environmental decision-making.
   

• Principle 5: Environmental Commitment:
  
  Covanta SECONN is committed to be an industrial leader in environmental protection and stewardship by achieving superior awareness and performance.

This Environmental Policy is communicated to all employees and made available to the public on request. The involvement of the facility’s workforce and external interested and affected parties in the facility’s Environmental Policy is encouraged through effective communication procedures.