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Environmental Policy

Rockwood Holdings, Inc. and it subsidiaries are aware of their obligation to preserve and protect the environment. Each operation/facility will comply with relevant environmental laws and regulations.

We are committed to the establishment of Environmental Management Systems that effectively manage potential impacts from manufacturing, storage, distribution and disposal activities, and that provide energy conservation, waste minimization and recycling opportunities. Manufacturing processes and products are also reviewed to assure efficient use of natural resources.

All Rockwood subsidiaries must develop and implement environmental programs that conform to this policy. Line management is responsible for implementing systems and procedures to control and monitor routine operations, and to respond to emergency situations. The subsidiaries must also establish audit procedures to monitor implementation of this Policy.

In addition, all employees shall plan and conduct their work in consideration of this policy by being aware of procedures, utilizing environmentally sound work practices and reporting to appropriate management any concerns they have related to this policy.


Seifi Ghasemi, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

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