Advance

Environmental Policy

Advance is an environmentally responsible company committed to environmentally sound practices of its business. We strive to improve the environmental performance of our various day to day operations in support of this, we are committed to:

• Complying with the requirements of all applicable environmental legislations and regulations
• Minimizing the impact of our operations on the environment by means of a program of continually improvement and prevention of pollution
• Setting environmental objectives and targets as part of our Environmental Management Systems will be reviewed and updated periodically
• Documenting, implementing and maintaining our environmental policy, and communicating it to our employees

Working Toward Sustainability

True to its origins, Philips today desire to do good as it does well – to build a business of globally repeatable successes, mindful always of the social, environmental and economic impact of the choices it makes.

We must work to ensure that the technology we create is meaningful and improves the quality of life for everyone, not just those who buy Philips products. Responsible business demands an outward-looking, international perspective.

EcoVision Program

The Philips environmental performance is updated by means of the Philips EcoVision monitoring system. This is a computer-based system to gather information and measure worldwide progress on the EcoVision program’s product and production related targets. Advance’s facilities report to the Philips database with information in the product and process improvement areas.

Since its installation in 1998, Philips has worked to enhance this monitoring system. The system’s self-assessment tool evaluates each reporting organization’s data collection practices and identifies areas for improvement. Internal control procedures at the divisional level are formalized with a comprehensive instruction manual issued to validation officers.

Recycling

Advance encourages recycling to conserve and reuse natural resources (steel, copper, etc) where possible and appropriate. The disposal of PCB-containing ballasts is strictly controlled through State and Local regulations. In addition, there may be Federal, State and/or Local regulations governing the disposal of non-PCB ballasts. Since these regulations vary from State to State, please contact your State and Local Governmental agencies for specific guidance.

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