Generational Sustainability J.R. Simplot Company 1

history 2

Potato/Food Processing Fertilizer CattleMining 3

International/Australia 4 Farming Turf and SeedPorts/Fertilizer Retail & Storage

culture (n) 5 shared beliefs and values of group: the beliefs, customs, practices, and social behavior of a particular nation or people

6 As a privately held company, Simplot is uniquely positioned to make sustainability a priority. Decisions are made with the “long- term” view front and center.

7 Conversion of potato waste into ethanol.

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a strategic paradigm for resource issues SUSTAINABILITY Environmental Progress Strategic Partners Communication Compliance Goals/Improvement EMS/BMPs 9

dynamics “business”“demands” activist groups regulatorscustomers operations & plans marketplace 10

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compliance Compliance/Liability Being “close” to 100% compliance is not good enough.  You know the old saying, being close only counts in atomic warfare and horseshoes. o 100% compliance is the expectation. o Agencies expect it. o The public expects it. o Management expects it. o Fines/penalties. o Bad publicity o 3 rd party lawsuits. 12

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customers Want to know:  Data  What are we doing to improve?  What is our compliance record?  Do we have a “system” in place to manage all this? 14

community/activist groups  Focus on facilities: greater than ever:  Federal land management  Pesticides  Emissions/Compliance  Internet – most of your data is available publicly.  New info systems from EPA.  $  Credibility from media. 15

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Environmental Performance Best PracticesEMS Compliance Innovation Improvement 17

management system Elements of System 1. Policy 2. Roles 3. Goals (Action Plan) 4. Measurement of Performance 5. Files and Records 6. Communication 7. Audits 8. Training 9. Compliance Calendar 10. Env Practices/CAPs Management System: having a defined system/structure in place that provides compliance assurance and provides a mechanism for environmental improvement.

best practices  Industry standards  Tank inspection standards (SPCC and other materials)  Lessons learned.  Standard methods  “pilots use checklists for a reason” 19

metrics GHG-Green House Gas including : CO 2, CH 4, N 2 0 as CO 2 equivalent metric tons Air Emission Inventory (PM 10 and NO X ) Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) (lbs/year) Notice of violation (NOV’s) Hazardous waste Universal waste Production Ratios (gallons/ lbs) including: Water Usage (gallons) Wastewater usage (gallons) Landfill Waste Production  Total Recycle (including: paper, cardboard and metal) Energy Usage (Electricity and Fuels):

metrics

continual improvement Aspects/ Assessment Goals [Action Plans] ImplementMetrics Evaluate & Communicate Action plans: setting of goals. What are key issues for facility? What are key issues from community standpoint? Set goals, define metrics. Evaluate and communicate. 22

Sustainability assessment 23

Environmental Performance Best PracticesEMS Compliance Innovation Improvement 24

a strategic paradigm for resource issues SUSTAINABILITY Environmental Progress Strategic Partners Communication Compliance Goals/Improvement EMS/BMPs 25

strategic leadership in natural resources Project ResourcesCommunity Identifying concerns. Blue Source Trout Unlimited Others Expanding the “pie” concept. Finding potential “partners” that can be worked with. Developing options that work with the project and address concerns. 26

strategic results FisheriesGreenhouse Gases Blackfoot River 3 mining companies 2 NGOs Yankee Fork –Salmon River Trout Unlimited Federal agencies Wastewater improvements. Fuel source for boiler. Greenhouse gas credits. 27

communication 28

questions/comments 29