CERES PRINCIPLES
After the 1989 Exxon
Valdez oil spill, a group of social investors, environmental groups, religious
organizations and pension trustees formed the Coalition for
Environmentally Responsible Economies (CERES), pronounced "series." They
then drafted the ten CERES Principles, (which were originally called the "Valdez
Principles," but were later renamed) to link corporate environmental responsibility
with the bottom line. The principles cover environmental protection, resource
conservation, risk reduction, product safety, public access to information and
accountability.
The MSD Board signed the CERES Principles in
1990, and expanded that commitment with its Environmental Policy Statement in 1993. While
the CERES Principles were created for the private sector, MSD has found creative ways to
apply them to its public-sector operations. The Principles and the Statement are intended
to guide all MSD employees in their day-to-day activities, purchasing decisions and
long-range planning.
MSD will safeguard all habitats
(air, land and water) affected by our operations. See More
MSD will conserve nonrenewable resources. See More
MSD will reduce waste and recycle where
possible. See More
MSD will use energy efficiently and effectively.
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MSD will minimize environmental, health and
safety risks to our employees and customers. See More
MSD will reduce or eliminate the use of products
that cause environmental, health or safety hazards. See More
MSD will correct damages caused to the
environment from past operations and projects. See More
MSD will maintain an open communications network
with employees and customers regarding environmental issues. See More
MSD will implement the CERES Principles and
ensure that the Board and Executive Director are fully informed. See
More
MSD will conduct environmental audits and
publish annual reports on progress toward implementing the CERES Principles. See More
For more information,
please contact:
James Hunt |
