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1.6 IBM Corporate Environmental Policy
SUBJECT Environmental Protection
IBM has established three policies which demonstrate its commitment to envi-
ronmental protection, conservation and recycling and environmental affairs.
These policies serve as the basis for many of the environmental activities that
IBM pursues; They are reproduced in their entirety on the pages that foliow.
Number 1298
July 30, 1979
IBM wlll reduce to a minimum the ecological impact of all of its activities. Management in
IBM is expected to be continuously on guard against adversely affecting the environment and
to seek ways to conserve natural resources.
Although IBM is not in a business which creates severe pollution problems, IBM is committed to:
Meet or exceed ail applicable government regulations in any location.
Establish stringent standards of its own where government regulations do not exist.
Attempt to utilize nonpolluting technologies and to minimize energy and materials
consumption in the design of products and processes.
Minimize dependence on terminal waste treatment through development of techniques
to recover and reuse air, water and materials.
Assist government and other industries in developing solutions to environmental
problems when appropriate opportunities present themselves and IBM's experience
and knowledge may be helpful.
Replaces Corporate Policy No. 129A, dated May 24. 1973
Frank T. Cary
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