Governance

Experience has taught us that a solid financial foundation, operational excellence, the highest ethical standards, and the utmost regard for our employees and the people and communities we serve are the bedrock qualities of a successful company.

Since its inception in 1995, the Environment, Health & Safety Committee of the Board of Directors has met four times a year to review our EH&S efforts. The committee also develops strategic goals that help drive our EH&S and sustainability efforts. The EH&S vice president is responsible for developing programs to ensure compliance and work toward EH&S excellence. 

Part of senior management’s commitment to EH&S includes independent oversight:

• The Office of the Corporate Ombudsman, reporting directly to the Chairman, provides employees with an independent office to which they can confidentially report suspected violations of our Code of Conduct, including EH&S requirements, or ethical or legal concerns.
• Our Environment, Health and Safety Review Board consists of outside consultants who are independent attorneys. The board reports directly to the chairman.