Business and Nature are not mutually exclusive concepts. They are realities that must do more than coexist; they should thrive in the company of one another. That’s an idea we believe in. And an ideal we pursue each day in all we do.

Sustainability

DAK’s Sustainability Program began in 2006 with focus on Sustainability Education,

Recycling Efforts, Energy Consumption, Environmental Releases/Climate Change,

and Community Involvement.

DAPL-1502002

DAK Americas supports business solutions that are economically, ecologically, and socially responsible, thereby creating long term value for the company, its customers and its stakeholders.

Energy Policy40% Reduction on a BTU/Lb Basis (2006 to Present)

DAK Americas will seek to continuously improve energy efficiency, and decrease environmental emissions from fuels used to power its facilities.

• We will strive to improve our energy efficiency, on a BTU/ pound of product basis.

• We will seek energy sources and alternatives that will reduce our greenhouse gas emissions.

• We will design facilities and processes to maximize value and energy efficiency.

• We will give preference to renewable energy sources, when economically feasible.

No Landfill Policy » Began 2009/Goal Completion 2015

» 96% Reduction Regular Waste Streams

» 90% Reduction All Waste Streams

DAK Americas will strive to eliminate regular industrial waste and special waste sent to landfill from its operating facilities.

• We will reduce production of waste at the source.

• We will strive to reuse, recycle, compost, and convert to energy all regular industrial waste from our operating manufacturing facilities.

• We will strive to eliminate special waste streams (production waste with no reasonable economical alternative to landfilling) and persistently seek alternatives to landfilling them.

• We will use reasonable means to find recycling outlets for office facility waste.

DAK Americas places special emphasis on Energy and No Landfill Initiatives.

CommunityDAK Americas will make a positive impact on the communities in which it operates and interacts.

EnvironmentDAK Americas will strive to operate its facilities in a manner that minimizes its environmental impact.

Employees DAK Americas will encourage its employees to achieve their full potential by establishing people systems that support long term value creation, in a safe and sustainable workplace.

MarketplaceDAK Americas will be responsive to customer needs and meet customer demands for more sustainable solutions.

2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014

Annual Average BTUs/Lb

2009 Baseline 2012

149309546

4,152

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Regular Waste