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Partners/IDEM Update June 4 th, 2014 Office of Pollution Prevention & Technical Assistance
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THANK YOU Manchester Tank & Equipment - Elkhart for hosting this meeting!
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Congratulations Mike Foster & Ron Rothgerber In January 2014, at the Partners annual Executive Committee Retreat: Mike Foster of Eli Lilly was elected as the new Executive Director; and Ron Rothgerber of Kimball International was elected as the new Assistant Executive Director for Partners.
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Partners celebrated Ron Allen of Toyota Industrial Equipment Manufacturing, Inc. for his five years of service. Ron has been instrumental in the continued growth of the Partners group while striving to maintain its high level of integrity and recognition. Ron has contributed countless hours to the Partners group, especially in his role of Executive Director. His guidance and direction has helped to advance the Partners group to national recognition as one of the best in the country. Thank you Ron! (left to right): Ron Rothgerber, Kimball International Inc. Ron Allen, Toyota Industrial Equipment Manufacturing Rick Bossingham, Indiana Department of Environmental Management
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Partners Mission The Partners for Pollution Prevention champion P2 and environmental stewardship programs in businesses and organizations by promoting successful practices and approaches to achieve measurable reduction of pollution in Indiana.
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Partners Pledge Ensure all employees are aware of the commitment to pollution prevention and understand their role in implementing pollution prevention objectives and goals. Incorporate pollution prevention planning in the development of new products, processes, and/or services. Establish a mechanism to monitor waste generation and identify realistic pollution prevention goals. Establish a process to listen and respond to stakeholder concerns. Make available your general waste reduction and pollution prevention information to members of our community, IDEM, and the Partners, if requested. Establish an outreach program for promoting and supporting pollution prevention efforts. Participate in two or more Partners meetings annually. Support the annual Pollution Prevention Conference and Trade Show. Submit an annual pollution prevention activity certification.
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Partner Benefits Statewide recognition by IDEM and others for pollution prevention efforts. Promotion of your facility’s P2 projects. Quarterly networking opportunities with IDEM representatives and leading P2 advocates. Partner Pledge certificate from the Partners signed by IDEM’s Commissioner. Use of the Partners logo on environmental reports and other company literature.
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Partners for Pollution Prevention Interested in joining the Partners? Opportunity to learn from other companies and share successes or lessons learned. Contact the Office of Pollution Prevention & Technical Assistance at (800) 988-7901 for an application. Hosting opportunities available for 2015 and 2016.
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Welcome New Member
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Environmental Stewardship Program (ESP) Applications are accepted year-round – Environmental Management System (EMS) in place – Clean compliance history – Have independent audit of EMS – Submit application For more information, contact OPPTA at esp@idem.IN.gov esp@idem.IN.gov
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Save the Date 17 th Annual Partners for Pollution Prevention Conference & Trade Show Thinking Global The Palms Plainfield, IN September 17 th, 2014
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Interested in sponsoring or exhibiting at the 17 th Annual Partners for Pollution Prevention Conference & Trade Show? Interested sponsors contact Steve Jacobson steve.jacobson@mantank.com Interested exhibitors contact Lynn Partridge lpartridge@ersinc.net
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