Fairchild Semiconductor Corporation is committed to a standard of excellence that ensures continual improvement in environmental, health, and safety (EHS) performance, including:

• meeting or exceeding the requirements defined by applicable EHS laws and regulations, as well as other EHS requirements defined by customers, Company standards and procedures;
• actively pursuing energy conservation and pollution prevention measures that mitigate global warming, support sustainability, conserve natural resources and otherwise reduce negative environmental impacts;
• setting objectives and targets that focus on environmental considerations and the health and safety of employees in business planning, product design, and manufacturing;
• providing appropriate engineering controls, administrative controls and safeguards for our operations;
• educating and training employees in safe work practices and  environmental protection measures;
• clearly defining employee responsibility for adhering to EHS standards of performance;
• consulting with and encouraging employees to promote their active participation in EHS programs;
• seeking suppliers and vendors who demonstrate EHS responsibility;
• measuring, reviewing and monitoring our EHS performance and progress;
• sharing EHS information and expertise with others;
• being responsible members of the communities in which we live and work;
• providing information and programs to help employees lead a safe, healthful, and environmentally sustainable life.

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