As an industry leader and good corporate citizen, Great Lakes supports continuing efforts to improve the responsible management of chemicals, and we fully endorse the principles of Responsible Care® set forth by the American Chemistry Council. We have translated these codes into a course of action and a way of life by pledging to conduct our business according the following guiding principles:

• To seek and incorporate public input regarding our products and operations.
• To provide chemicals that can be safely manufactured, transported, used and disposed.
• To make health, safety, the environment and resource conservation critical considerations for all new and existing products and processes.
• To provide information on health or environmental risks and pursue protective measures for employees, the public and other key stakeholders.
• To work with customers, carriers, suppliers, distributors and contractors to foster the safe use, transport and disposal of chemicals.
• To operate our facilities in a manner that protects the environment and the health and safety of our employees and the public.
• To support education and research on the health, safety and environmental effects of our products and processes.
• To work with others to resolve problems associated with past handling and disposal practices.
• To lead in the development of responsible laws, regulations and standards that safeguard the community, workplace and environment.
• To practice Responsible Care® by encouraging and assisting others to adhere to these principles and practices.

An example of Chemtura’s proactive approach to product stewardship is our commitment to VECAP an innovative Voluntary Emission Control Action Program designed to reduce and where possible eliminate avoidable emissions of brominated flame retardants into the environment from manufacturing processes.

Responsible Care® is a registered trademark of the American Chemistry Council.