Using input solicited from employees and other sources, facility environmental leaders provide input into the corporate and facility goal setting processes. Corporate pollution prevention directives influence the program. Facilities use a champion or facilitator or focal point person to lead the program. Management supports pollution prevention and commits the necessary resources to support pollution prevention activities. Pollution prevention is integrated into business planning.
Environmental considerations are part of business planning process.
Facility pollution prevention goals are part of the business planning process. Pollution prevention is used, whenever possible, in anticipation of future compliance requirements Priorities are assigned to waste streams. Cross functional teams are used. Sustainable pollution prevention programs are cost effective. Pollution prevention projects need to meet a rate of return on investment.