Green Facts

• All wastewater is pre-treated before being released to local water treatment plants
• Water-based paints replace high-solvent paints when possible to reduce air emissions
• Environmental guidelines are set for recommended use by suppliers
• Our onsite butterfly garden was created by our Wildlife Club to conserve and attract native butterfly species
• To help reduce pollution and congestion, we launched a carpooling program in 2003 and incorporated special parking spots to benefit associates that carpool
• Our factory site is home to a number of handmade birdhouses that serve to sustain the local bird population
• In 1998, our factory was one of the first automotive manufacturers to earn ISO 14001 certification for meeting or exceeding international environmental standards