We adhere strictly to environmental laws and regulations, are guided by our SHES manual, and are dedicated to exceeding industry standards. Our Environmental Policy sets ambitious targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, water consumption, and waste generation, and we track our progress to continually enhance environmental performance.
We take environmental risk management seriously and develop specific policies and procedures to address these operational risks. Recognizing the importance of minimizing environmental impact and protecting the health and safety of people and the environment, we take a proactive approach to identifying and assessing environmental risks associated with our activities, conducting environmental impact assessments and risk analyses.
Additionally, we invest significantly in technology and training to effectively manage environmental risks, ensuring all employees receive comprehensive guidance and are equipped to perform their duties competently. Our proactive approach aligns with efforts to optimize resource use and energy efficiency, striving for continuous advancement underpinned by our Environmental Policy and Safety and Health Policy.
Specifically, during the current reporting period, we invested $2,612,466 USD in environmental hazard prevention. The largest portion of this investment was concentrated in our Red Diamond plant, which invested more than $1 million for this purpose.
