1. ISO 14001 EMS: the Nuts and Bolts of Getting it Done Steve Ross Purolator Products, Inc. Fayetteville, NC

2. Why Seek ISO Certification? Credibility: Third party certification ensures commitment to regulatory compliance and continuos environmental protection. Reduce: Liability and risk. Prevent: Pollution and reduce waste. Profit: Customers prefer to purchase “green” products but want assurance they are green.

3. Why Seek ISO Certification? Improve internal management methods: Improvements in efficiently and savings. Pressure from shareholders: Look for environmental responsibility in investments and financial reports. Pressure from environmentalists: Feed on companies they consider poor environmental players.

4. Why Seek ISO Certification? Community goodwill: The community looks favorably towards companies with EMS programs. High quality work force: Empowerment and involvement. Insurance: Insurance companies less willing to cover for incidents of pollution unless proven EMS is in place.

5. What Did Purolator Gain Reduced Toxic air emissions by 20,000 pounds annually. Reduced solid waste to landfill by 36,885 pounds annually. Reduced VOC emissions by 71,140 pounds annually. Reduced hazardous waste disposal by 10,135 pounds annually.

6. What Did Purolator Gain Realized 50% reduction of toxics in raw material (filter media).

7. Certification Costs vs Plant Savings Certification costs: $30,000/3 years Plant savings: Reduced Toxic emissions: $169 Reduced solid waste to landfill: $700 Reduced VOC emissions: $601 Reduced Hazardous waste : $61,481