Using the value park concept, other companies are being recruited to also operate out of the complex, noted Stavropoulos. Peter J. Pestillo, Vice Chairman and Chief of Staff, Ford Motor Company, advised that despite past credibility problems and a slowness to respond, Ford and other major corporations now take very seriously their environmental responsibilities. They are now as concerned about the environment as about economic well-being. There is complete compatibility between environmental protection and products. Only through effort and accomplishment can their company be credible.
Every corporation has environmental responsibilities.
As Dow uses science and technology to create products it strives to be part of the solution, not the problem. To fulfill its environmental responsibilities Dow uses engagement, i.e., education, communication, and cooperative efforts. They bring in outside experts to assess their environmental performance. A recently concluded project with the Natural Resources Defense Council identified ways to improve performance through waste reduction. Such engagements foster mutual understanding and movement to the right answers.