The duty to preserve and protect the environment is the responsibility of all of us. ITW has recognized the obligation for our operations worldwide to be in compliance with the environmental laws, regulations and the legitimate interests of the communities in which we live. the need to preserve and protect vital natural resources including our air, water and land is essential for the future. Each operating facility is responsible for communication and implementation of and adherence to, this policy.

ITW companies must have a comprehensive and consistent environmental focus in all of their activities. Each company shall strive to maintain compliance with environmental regulations, continuously improve environmental performance, and minimize environmental impacts through pollution prevention activities. having a safe and clean workplace and maintaining compliance with environmental regulations is a basic first step in following this policy. ITW will systematically evaluate the environmental performance of its companies. We encourage everyone to participate in this endeavor to improve our workplace environment so we may be proud of our place in the community.

ITW’s Safety Policy

At ITW, we believe one of the best ways for the company to show its people their value is to provide a safe environment in which to work. ITW’s primary motivation in promoting safety is that we do not want our people to suffer injury or illness.

ITW is guided by the following safety principles: First, we will continue to manage safety on the same priority with production and quality. Second, we believe all ITW people have an equal voice in identifying and correcting hazards. Third, was are committed to continued involvement by our people in taking responsibility for safety performance, without relinquishing management commitment.

Safety must be an integral part of all operations, such that the elimination of accidents will become not just an objective, but a way of life.