A company must also develop an outreach program with customers and suppliers to encourage pollution prevention and waste minimization, develop employee education and community awareness programs and audit its facilities. Once a company is eligible to participate in the E3 program, membership renewal is not automatic. Companies are required to be recertified annually. If an E3 member company violates an environmental law or statute, it is required to provide ATMI with a written explanation of why the violation occurred and what has been done or is being done to correct the problem. To advertise their commitment to environmental excellence, E3 member companies can use the E3 logo and hang tag on their products.
Many companies also use the logo on their letterhead and for trade show displays.
At the end of each year, a company must submit a detailed report describing its progress in achieving its environmental goals and submit new goals for the following year. What sets E3 companies apart is their willingness to work with government regulators, community groups and employees to address environmental issues quickly and responsibly. The industry's efforts have not gone unnoticed. In addition, the U.S. textile industry has been recognized as a leader in environmental preservation by a number of state and local governments and communities throughout the nation. Describe in detail senior management's commitment toward environmental excellence and how greater environmental awareness is encouraged throughout the company.