O-I New Zealand will
strive for continual improvement which is appropriate to the nature,
scale and location of its activities, products and services, in
order to prevent pollution and use resources efficiently.
O-I New Zealand is committed to:
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Integrating
sustainability considerations and environmental risk minimisation as
an essential component of the overall business decision making
process.
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Complying with and exceeding, where practicable, all applicable
environmental legal and other requirements.
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Actively
managing its environmental impacts by setting measurable and
achievable objectives and targets to ensure continual improvement in
environmental performance.
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Maximising energy
efficiency and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
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Efficient water and
raw material usage through minimising waste and maximising reuse and
recycling.
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Assigning responsibility and
providing effective training to all employees in order to manage and
contribute to environmental improvements.
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Effectively communicating
environmental initiatives and progress to key stakeholders.
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Implementing and
maintaining an environmental management system to effectively manage
our environmental impacts in a systematic manner and that meets the
requirements of AS/NZ ISO14001:2004.
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Continually reassessing all
commitments made in the light of changing technologies, business
requirements and best practice.
Signed:
Brian Slingsby
O-I New Zealand
General Manager
Dated: 12 January
2009
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