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Proactivity
| Proactively support local initiatives such as "Clean-up the World", "Adopt a Highway" etc. at each site in which we operate, and encourage our employees to partecipate. Undertake the lead in establishing such initiatives with local authorities, where none exist. Sponsor an annual "Environmental Day" at each site where we operate, involving the local community. |
The activities of a company such as STMicroelectronics can be a reference point in raising the environmental awareness of the community at large, and more especially the communities in which we operate. We aim to foster progress which is sustainable and which does not require an unacceptable cost to society. We have already established a dialogue with suppliers, customers and with a larger audience.
For example, the Company's commitment to plant ten trees for every employee has been enthusiastically adopted by ST employees around the world.
 Major tree-planting initiatives were taken at a national park in Malta, in Casablanca in Morocco, on the banks of the river Molgora near Agrate in Italy and on the Massif Saint Victoire near Rousset in France. In 1999 a tree planting program will be initiated at our Carrollton site in Texas. ST's vendors and contractors will sponsor a tree by buying it and ST will pay for planting the trees, with a dedication plate on each one.
In association with other companies and organizations, ST at Agrate, established a local Center for Environmental Excellence.
The objective is to increase the understanding of environmental issues in schools, business and local authorities.
At Carrollton, for the fourth consecutive year, ST was a major sponsor at the "Trinity River Awareness Day", organized to underline the importance of the river to the surrounding area. Citizens gathered at 12 locations along the Trinity to clear more than 200 miles of its banks of trash and debris, and to enjoy various river-related activities, with a free lunch for their efforts. ST gives financial support to this event and a significant turnout of ST volunteers participate in the cleanup.
Last year, several ST employees at Carrollton contributed their time to cleaning a two-mile drainage culvert &emdash; collecting over one ton of trash material.
At Rancho Bernardo, California, ST co-sponsors an annual Environmental Fair each April to celebrate "Earth Day". This event is attended by the employees of the industrial park in which the site is located and all employees have an enjoyable opportunity to learn about environmental protection and ecology.
| Encourage our people to lead/participate in environmental committee, symposia, "watch-dog" groups etc.. |
In Phoenix, Arizona, ST is member of two local environment organizations. Each year ST sponsors an event called "Earthfest" with Valley Forward. Local companies create interactive environmental exhibits related to transportation, air quality, recycling, land use and agriculture. Some 5,000 students and members of the general public attend each year.
The Arizona Environmental Strategic Alliance is focused in two major areas: sustainability and green building. In 1998 the Sustainable Arizona Forum included presentations on promoting community-based sustainability, green building, and land and water preservation.
Attendees came from Arizona organizations working on Sustainability.
The keynote address was delivered by the Executive Director of the President's Council on Sustainable Development.
STMicroelectronics works with national and international associations as well as with local groups. Since 1994 ST has coordinated the European participation in the International Conference on Environment, Safety and Health (IESH) sponsored by the Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA), the European Electronic Components Manufacturers Association (EECA), the Electronic Industry Association of Japan (EIAJ), and the Korean Semiconductor Industry Association (KSIA).
On a global level, ST is also a member of the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD), of the Sustainable Business
Forum and of the World Semiconductor Council (WSC) ESH Task Force. In this context, Pasquale Pistorio, ST's President and Chief Executive Officier chaired the April 1999 assembly of the World Semiconductor Council in Italy and also actively represents the European Electronic Component Manufacturers Associations (EECA) within the Council.
ST's involvement in national and international trade associations appears in Appendix 4.
| Include an environmental awareness training course in the st University curriculum and offer it to suppliers and customers. |
Since 1995, STU offers courses and seminars on Environmental Awareness on a regular basis. "Train the Trainer" modules are designed to ensure that environmental awareness is cascaded throughout the Company.
A dedicated session on Environment is also included in training addressed to the new hires. The Environmental Awareness Seminar was published as a CD-ROM in 1998 and has greatly amplified awareness both internally and with suppliers.
Just after the April 1999 World Semiconductor Council meeting, in a letter to Pasquale Pistorio, President Clinton of the United States recognized and praised the ambitious goals taken by the world microelectronics industry.
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