Koch Sustainability Vision: We create value by using resources more efficiently; protecting the environment and the safety and health of our workers and others; consistently applying good science; and employing Market-Based Management^®. Together, these contribute to the overall quality of life.

Our Sustainability Vision

Koch companies have a vision for excellence and principles of operation that demand safe, environmentally responsible decisions and actions. This commitment to a superior standard is evident in how the companies operate facilities and manufacture products. In May, six teams from five different Koch companies were honored at Koch Industries' Environmental, Health and Safety Conference for their accomplishments in 2009.

Matador Cattle Company operates three historic ranches in Kansas, Montana and Texas. By applying MBM principles, Beaverhead Ranch in Montana has won seven major environmental awards and became the first ranch in the country to achieve Wildlife Habitat Council certification for enhancing wildlife animal populations

Our Sustainability Vision directs us to:

Maintain a safe and healthy workplace where innovation and continuous improvement are fully integrated.
Continually seek cost-effective ways to increase energy efficiency, and reduce waste and the environmental effect of our processes.
Manage land to meet its appropriate uses.
Develop and implement product innovations that improve the environmental, health and safety aspects of our products.
Communicate with employees, contractors, customers, regulators and the public regarding environmental, health and safety performance.
Create market-based business opportunities in communities, and support local stewardship projects and initiatives.
Seek suppliers, vendors and partners who are committed to excellence in operations and EH&S performance.

Our Code of Conduct sets the expectation for employees to report possible violations or concerns. Employees may access the Koch GuideLine, a hotline available 24 hours a day, to anonymously raise questions and concerns. In addition, all employees are prohibited from retaliating against anyone who, in good faith, reports or supplies information about a possible violation or concern.

More about Koch companies’ commitment and accomplishments can be found on these pages: Environment, and Health and Safety