All employees are explicitly accountable for abiding by the CERES Principles, the Environmental Policy Statement and the related policies and procedures. They are also required to report events involving potential environmental harm. A confidential reporting system is available to anyone who believes staff is not following the letter or spirit of laws and regulations. Supervisors rate employees’ environmental support in annual pay-for-performance reviews. New Employee Orientation includes a presentation on how MSD’s commitment relates to their duties.

Programs with new costs are more likely to be supported if they support the CERES commitment.

The Purchasing Department has stepped up their scrutiny of what is bought, from whom, to include a more thorough review of supplies and suppliers and services. The purchase of products made with recycled materials is especially emphasized. If contractors fail to meet environmental requirements, they can be declared ineligible for future contracts.

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