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Covanta Energy Environmental Policy


Covanta Energy has adopted an environmental policy for its renewable energy projects and other operations that consists of five principals:
green trees _abstract1. Protection - We will conduct our business in an environmentally sound manner that is protective of human health and the environment.
2. Compliance - We will manage our work to ensure compliance with all applicable environmental regulations and requirements.
3. Conservation - We will minimise impact to the environment by encouraging pollution prevention at the source, waste minimisation, facilitating use of recycling opportunities and responsible disposal of any production by-products.
4. Qualification - We will ensure that all employees have the necessary information, resources and training to make informed environmental decisions.
5. Commitment - Covanta is committed to be an industry leader in environmental protection by achieving superior awareness and performance through a process of continuous improvement.
We believe that environmental awareness and performance is the responsibility of every employee. By embracing this philosophy, we can all make a difference.