Commitment to EHS Excellence

Sustainable Value Creation: INVISTA's Commitment to Environmental, Health and Safety Excellence

Stewardship and Sustainability
INVISTA thinks about stewardship in reference to the environment, employees or communities as the purposeful and responsible management of something entrusted to one's care. Responsible stewardship is the foundation for INVISTA's Sustainability Vision:

INVISTA creates long-term value for society by protecting the environment and the safety and health of its workers and others; using resources more efficiently; consistently applying good science; and employing Market-Based Management® principles. Together, these contribute to overall quality of life.

A firm commitment to resource stewardship, waste elimination and environmental protection is central to INVISTA's Market-Based Management® culture, which guides every decision it makes.

INVISTA seeks ways to conserve resources, reduce emissions, and increase the utility and durability of its products. Keeping workers and neighbors safe and using resources efficiently as the company works to make people's lives better - this is value creation, and it is INVISTA's constant aim.

INVISTA pursues its sustainability vision with investment and efforts in eight focus areas:

• Maintain a safe and healthy workplace, pursuing innovation and continuous improvement in safety and health practices.
• Utilize product stewardship tools to minimize waste and improve the environmental, health and safety aspects of products and processes.
• Seek cost-effective ways to further reduce emissions of air and water pollutants.
• Seek suppliers, vendors, and partners who are committed to EHS excellence.
• Seek to improve energy efficiency and develop innovative technologies that can result in reduced carbon emissions.
• Communicate with external audiences regarding environmental, health and safety performance.
• Optimize water usage and manage land to meet appropriate uses.
• Create market-based business opportunities in communities, and support local stewardship initiatives.

Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Performance
INVISTA continuously strives to improve environmental, health and safety performance as it believes excellence in these areas is required for long-term success.

Each INVISTA employee shares in the responsibility for managing the company's operations around the world in a manner that is protective of the health and safety of employees, customers, contractors and the public as well as the environment. INVISTA places safety first, strives to always act with integrity, and pursues 10,000 percent compliance - with 100 percent of employees fully complying 100 percent of the time. The company also looks for appropriate opportunities to reach beyond requirements, innovating and investing to create more value with its products and in its communities.

INVISTA strives for zero environmental and safety incidents and the full integration of environmental protection and safety goals into planning and decision making. Providing appropriate training for employees is a key part of this effort, as is requiring contractors that work in INVISTA facilities to meet performance standards consistent with INVISTA employees.

In addition, INVISTA strives to respond in a timely and appropriate manner if an incident resulting from operations does occur. The company also works proactively with legislators, regulators, concerned groups and industry peers to develop and advance effective approaches to health and safety and environmental protection.

INVISTA audits its assets and operating practices regularly to help drive appropriate corrective actions and continuous improvement.

INVISTA's MBM® Guiding Principles drive employees to create real, sustainable and superior value for customers and society. Value creation is the purpose; and INVISTA has long understood it is best done by operating safely, protecting the environment, using resources efficiently, and continually developing innovative products and improved manufacturing processes.