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Bridgestone’s Environmental Mission Statement, “to help ensure a healthy environment for current and future generations,” serves as the company’s enduring environmental philosophy. To support that mission, Bridgestone has declared its commitment to working together with its many stakeholders to realize a sustainable society.We honor our mission and this commitment by providing quality products and services in a manner that embraces careful and responsible management of our natural resources and the environment. We are committed to building a sustainable society because it is good for business and the world around us.At Bridgestone, conservation goes beyond simply decreasing the amount of natural resources we use to create our products. Conservation extends to our operations and our activities in the community.60Environmental Mission Statement and policies and procedures that apply to your area of the business.BRIDGESTONE INTEGRITY IN OUR COMMUNITIESConsistent with these principles, all employees are required to comply with all applicable environmental laws and regulations, as well as the company’s environmental policies. This is our minimum standard. Our expectation is that all employees will act as environmental stewards, actively looking for ways to reduce the company’s environmental footprint. If you know of any potential violation of environmental laws or company environmental policy, you must report the matter immediately to any of the resources listed in “Where to Go for Help” (page 12). If you have questions or are uncertain of how to proceed with regard to an environmental matter, contact your location’s environmental manager or the Law Department.• Think about how you can help the company meet its environmental objectives.Our Commitment to the EnvironmentYOU SHOULD• Familiarize yourself with the company’s