Leadership Commitment

Our Code of Conduct specifically references our enterprise commitment to environment, health and safety:

We Protect the Health and Safety of Others and Ourselves

As a company, we strive to contribute toward a global environment in which all people can work safely and live healthy, productive lives, now and in the future. We actively promote the health and safety of everyone on our property with policies and practical programs that help individuals safeguard themselves and their co-workers. As employees, we put safety first by creating a work environment to protect the health and safety of others and ourselves. We actively promote safe practices throughout our value chain—from suppliers to end users. We are committed to providing our customers with products and services that are safe and reliable in the marketplace.

We Support Environmental Responsibility Through Sustainable Development

We strive to create stockholder value by providing customers with solutions that improve the sustainability of their operations. We leverage technology and innovation to increase our efficiency and productivity while reducing environmental impact. We develop new business opportunities that help our customers, dealers, distributors and suppliers do the same. Our products and services will meet or exceed applicable regulations and standards wherever they are initially sold. We lead industry and community initiatives that share our commitment to making sustainable progress possible.

EHS Assurance Manual

Caterpillar has created the EHS Assurance Manual: A Practical Global Framework, to identify the fundamental EHS issues that Caterpillar facilities must address. There are 29 Essential Elements. The 29 Essential Elements apply to Caterpillar facilities worldwide, including subsidiaries and affiliates in which Caterpillar maintains a greater than 50% ownership interest. The Manual has been translated into more than 10 languages to support Caterpillar's global employee base.