1 August 2001

Paltel Plans for ISO14001

Paltel is currently in the process of establishing an environmental management system with the view of obtaining ISO14001 certification for the near future, and is promoting continuous performance of environmental protection

Selecting and training an internal working group, from Paltel's employees, for the preparation of all environmental conservation activities have been completed recently. A strategy Planning for eliminating ODS (Ozone-Depletion Substance) was started. Total ban for the use of freon initiated this strategy, with the objective of developing technology to permit a changeover to alternatives for the currently used chlorofluorocarbons.

Reducing the use of hazard substances as chlorinated organic solvent and brominated flame-retardants by changing to available harmless substances is being implemented gradually throughout the company's activities and operations. Promoting natural resources conservation and recycling wastes as paper, cables… etc are being considered and tracked as well.

Environmental protection activities and deployed policies by Paltel target ozone layer protection, energy and natural resources conservation promotion, recycling besides pollutants, waste and noise reduction during all business activities, in order to sustain and develop an abundant society for people around the world. Adhering to the environmental laws and agreements and then training and encouraging staff to give top concern to environment conservation is a daily undertaking.

Compliance with environmental legislation that may affect Paltel stresses a commitment to continuous improvement. Periodic audits of the system will take place regularly to ensure that it is effective, in operation, is meeting specified goals, and performs in accordance with relevant regulations and standards.