Sustainability Report - Dell

Dell's Environmental PolicyDell's vision is to create a company culture where environmentalexcellence is second nature. Our mission is to fully integrateenvironmental stewardship into the business of providingquality products, best-in-class services, and the best customerexperience at the best value. The following environmentalpolicy objectives have been established to achieve our visionand mission.Design Products with the Environment in Mind• Design products with a focus on: safe operation throughoutthe entire product life cycle, extending product life span,reducing energy consumption, avoiding environmentallysensitive materials, promoting dematerialization, and usingparts that are capable of being recycled at the highest level.• Set expectations of environmental excellence throughoutDell's supply chain.Prevent Waste and Pollution• Operate Dell's facilities to minimize harmful impacts onthe environment.• Place a high priority on waste minimization, recycling andreuse programs, and pollution prevention.Continually Improve Our Performance• Use an Environmental Management System approachto establish goals, implement programs, monitortechnology and environmental management practices,evaluate progress, and continually improve environmentalperformance.• Foster a culture of environmental responsibility amongemployees and management.Demonstrate Responsibility to Stakeholders• Act in an environmentally responsible manner throughsustainable practices designed to ensure the health andsafety of Dell's employees, neighbors, and the environment.• Periodically communicate company progress to stakeholders.• Engage stakeholders to improve products and processes.Comply with the Law• Conduct business with integrity and dedicated observanceof environmental laws and regulations, and meet thecommitments of the voluntary environmental programs inwhich Dell participates.Michael S. DellChairman of the BoardKevin B. RollinsPresident and ChiefExecutive OfficerSmartWay(U.S. EPA)Supplier ManagementProgramRecycling GrantsExpanded Asset RecoveryServicesDeveloped EMS forProduct DesignRoHS-ComplianceProgramNew AssetRecovery ProgramsExpandedMulti-Year GoalsNew Policies ReleasedACCOMPLISHMENTS2006Green ChoiceEnergyClimate ChangeStrategyImproved PolicyManagementInfrastructureImplemented EnvironmentalMetrics DatabaseProfiled CO 2 Emissionsfor ProductsPower Managementon NotebooksChina’s CECP Eco-labelProduct DevelopmentISO 14001 CertifiedD E L L S U S T A I N A B I L I T Y R E P O R T • F I S C A L Y E A R 2 0 0 633