Environmental Health & Safety: A Letter from Management
Corning’s Values are the foundation of our corporate strategy and of every aspect of our business life. We are committed to always living our Values because we believe that how we do things is as important as what we do. An important element of living our Values is Corporate Citizenship – a responsibility we take very seriously. Protecting the health and safety of all Corning associates, as well as the environment of all the communities in which we operate, is fundamental to our role as a global citizen.
Protecting safety and health, and the environment, are also central elements of operating excellence. We want, and will accept, nothing less than world class performance in these areas. As in all areas of operating excellence, we are committed to continuous improvement. In recent years, for example, we developed and implemented enhanced contractor selection and oversight processes; a comprehensive review of the Safety Management System with specific emphasis on the contractor/construction safety sections; and training modules for our employees who are engaged in contractor management.
Similarly, our environmental program was strengthened by the implementation of a formal environmental management system. For Corning, the environmental management system provides a solid structure for meeting environmental challenges. It is a tool that ensures regulatory compliance, improves environmental performance, and increases productivity and our competitive advantage.
Corning employees, managers, contractors and customers are working together around the world to ensure that we maintain our high standards in the areas of the environment, safety and health. These efforts ensure a more successful work environment for our associates and cleaner, safer communities everywhere Corning is present. Each of us has a personal stake in the safety and well-being of those around us and in the environment in which we operate. As a responsible Corporate Citizen, we will continue to maintain and elevate our standards and ensure that Corning is a company with which everyone is proud to be associated.
Wendell P. Weeks Peter F. Volanakis
Chief Executive Officer Chief Operating Officer