1. Environmental Basics
2014

2. About This Training
This training covers several environmental topics and is required for our employees, every other year. The topics are in support of our Environmental Management System. After completing this training, employees will be able to:
Understand our Environmental Management System Policy
Locate the Corporate Responsibility Report
Explain the Environmental Aspect and Impact of their activities
Understand the Corporate Environmental Goals
Compare the 4 Categories of Waste
Be aware of the changes related to the Globally Harmonized System for Chemical Hazardous Communications
Please remember, Environmental success is a shared responsibility among all our employees, contractors and visitors.

3. Mission and Social Responsibility and Sustainability Policy
Our mission is to improve the standard of living for everyone by making the world more productive and sustainable. That's what we do every day.
To learn more about our progress in support of our mission, please read the current Corporate Responsibility Report, click here t_us/responsibility.html
Information about our company's ISO certifications is also available at the link above.
Our company's Social Responsibility and Sustainability Global Policy can be found at A-Z>Policies & Procedures> Social Resposibility & Sustainability.

4. Environmental Management System
An Environmental Management System is designed to meet set requirements and are based on the following key elements:
Policy
Planning
Implementation
Checking/Corrective Action
Management Review
Our customers recognize the importance of an Environmental Management System to create a formal structure to minimize the organizations impact on the environment, environmental liability and potential for non- compliance.
Our company’s Environmental Management System is based on and in conformance with the ISO Standard. Many of our locations are certified to the ISO standard (approximately 25 locations).
View the ISO standard by going to RAIN>A-Z>Safety & Environmental (HQ)>Management Systems>Standards
Plan Do
Check
Act
The next section of this training will walk through the main elements of our Environmental Management System.

5. Environmental Responsibility
Rockwell Automation is committed to demonstrating the highest standard of global environmental management. Our policy is to go beyond strict regulatory compliance and to act in the interest of the communities in which we live and work. We are committed to the continual improvement of our environmental management system and performance, including resource conservation and pollution prevention. We relentlessly strive to be the best in all aspects of environmental management by fostering a culture of trust, teamwork, accountability, partnership and communication with employees, suppliers, customers and outside organizations.
Regulatory compliance
Continual improvement
Pollution prevention
Click here to access the 900-level Environmental, Health and Safety procedures.

6. Activity- Aspect- Impact
We use the following concepts to identify our environmental objectives in order to drive environmental performance improvements.
Activity
Environmental Aspect
Environmental Impact
Activity = Job tasks
Aspect = Result of your Activities, sometimes also simplified to “inputs and outputs”
Impact = Changes (good or bad) based on the environmental aspect

7. Activity- Aspect- Impact Example
= inputs and outputs
from the activity
IMPACT
Semi-truck driving
Exhaust Gas
Tires
Diesel fuel
Air Pollution
Use of landfill space
Use of natural resources
Based upon an aspect and impact analysis, significant impacts are determined. Objectives and targets are developed to increase environmental performance and reduce our impact on the environment.

8. Planning Our Corporate Goals
Our significant environmental aspects are energy usage and waste generation.
We have developed corporate goals to address these aspects:
Reduction in energy intensity by 30% from our 2008 baseline by 2020
Recycle or reclaim 80% or more of our generated wastes, while reducing overall waste consumption
Zero tolerance of environmental compliance violations

9. Implementation Waste
As an employee, you need to know how to appropriately handle waste that you generate.
The next section of the training will walk you through the four categories of waste at our company.
Local regulations take precedent when more stringent than RA procedures.
Employees who are required to handle Hazardous Waste or Controlled Materials, need to receive additional, annual training.

10. Implementation Waste Identification
As our company generates a relatively small volume of waste each year, it is more important than ever that we all pay close attention to how much waste we generate and how we dispose of that waste.
Most Rockwell Automation locations have a high rate of recycling. Keep in mind that different locations have different approaches, containers and rules around recycling. If in doubt, ask before throwing items into the trash.
Katowice, Poland
Milwaukee, WI

11. Identify Waste Categories
Waste is divided into four waste categories.
Waste Category: Waste Examples:
Hazardous (Special)
Waste
Used Solvents
Controlled Materials
Used Flourescent Lamps, Scrap Products, Waste Batteries
All Waste
Aluminum, Paper, cardboard
Recycled Materials
Trash
Food Waste

12. Hazardous Waste and Controlled Materials
Hazardous (Special)
Waste
Used Solvents
Controlled Materials
Used Flourescent Lamps, Scrap Products, Waste Batteries
All Waste
Never put anything into a container identified with either of these two labels (or similar ones) unless you have been trained and understand the labels.

13. Controlled Materials
Do not dispose of the following items in the trash. Check with your EHS Coordinator if you are not sure how to handle any of the following items:
Computers or monitors
Other electronic devices such as calculators, printers etc.
Circuit boards
Soldering waste
Used Oil
Used Batteries
If you or your department has outdated or excess chemicals, contact your EHS Coordinator for removal.
Never dump an unknown substance or chemical down the drain.
Some locations will label and store “controlled materials” listed above as “hazardous wastes” because of local regulation. Local regulations take precedent, when more stringent than RA 900-level procedures.

14. NEW- Global Harmonized Standards for Chemical Hazardous Communications
Chemical manufacturers, distributors and importers are in the process of modifying their labels and Safety Data Sheets (SDS) to include the requirements of the Global Harmonized System (GHS, a new regulation).
You need to be aware of these changes to chemical hazard communications so that you understand the chemical hazards in your workplace. You may access 3E by going to RAIN>A-Z>Material Safety Data Sheets or click here.
If you work with chemicals you will receive additional training on Chemical Hazard Communication annually, this training will include additional training on the Global Harmonized Standards and SDSs.

15. Global Harmonized System Introduction
Labels will include:
A hazard pictogram
Signal word
Hazard and precautionary statements
Product identifier and Supplier identification
Example GHS label

16. Pictograms The GHS labeling will use the pictograms shown at left.
Please note that the pictogram for Oxidizers and Flammable are very similar. However, these materials may not be stored together.

17. Signal Words
The signal words you will see on the GHS labels, correspond to the level of concern- from Danger to Warning.
The hazard statement and pictogram communicate the hazard.
The highest hazard level is identified by the word "Danger."
Lower hazard levels are identified by the word "Warning."

18. During the transition- warning labels you may see
“old”
NFPA
“old”
HMIS
“new”
GHS

19. Implementation Special Note- Lithium Batteries
Many of our products contain Lithium batteries.
These batteries and products require special shipping, disposal and handling. Additional training is required to prepare Lithium Batteries for shipment.
If you prepare lithium batteries for shipment in our products and/ or in consumer products (laptops, tablet computers and more), you will need additional training.
Please contact your supervisor or EHS Coordinator for more information.

20. Checking and Corrective Action
Based on the Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) risk at each location, the company conducts periodic, internal Performance Assessments.
Additionally, locations with ISO certification participate in periodic, external system audits and System Management Reviews.
We participate in these activities to drive continual improvement of our EHS programs. Please see the Corporate Responsibility Report for our current progress toward meeting our corporate environmental goals.
Please also feel free to contact your location's EHS Coordinator to learn more about your site's goals.

21. Corporate Environmental Program
Company Wide Support
Sales:
Promote sustainable business worldwide
Everyone Has a Role:
Governance & Finance:
Ensure accountability & transparency
Business Groups:
Ensure energy efficiency, resources
To understand and follow the company’s Environmental policies and procedures RA
Corporate Environmental Program
Research & Development:
Create sustainable innovation
Marketing:
Promote sustainable leadership
Human Resources:
Invest in diverse talent
Supply Chains:
Encourage responsible partnerships
Operations:
Committing to EHS, CO2 reduction

22. Other Ways to Get Involved
Our employees work everyday to create products for our customers to reduce their environmental impact.
Ways to get involved here at your location:
Work to reduce waste in your area
Look for opportunities – be creative
Speak up if you have an idea to reduce the organization’s environmental impact
If interested, join your location’s Sustainability Team or if your location does not have one- create one.
Who’s Responsible for Rockwell Automation’s Environmental performance?
You Are!!
That’s right.
Refer to your location’s procedures and the 900-level procedures. Always ask questions if you are unsure of what is expected.

23. What do I need to know?
What is Rockwell Automation’s Environmental Policy? (key 3 points in your own words)
Who is your environmental management representative? (ISO certified facility)
Who is your EHS coordinator?
How does your job impact the environment?
Do you know what to do with waste materials, such as, used batteries or a spent aerosol can?
If you didn’t understand an environmental procedure what would you do?
Employees at ISO locations: What is your facility doing to achieve continual environmental improvement?