WKE is committed to protecting and improving our environment for today and for the future. To achieve this important objective, our activities will be guided by the following principles:

• Responsible Operations
  We will conduct our business in a manner, which protects public health and minimizes adverse impacts on the environment and will be prepared to act quickly and appropriately in the event of an incident. In doing so, we will comply with both the letter and the intent of applicable environmental laws and regulations. The company will foster an open and constructive relationship with regulatory agencies, environmental groups, employees, and citizens with respect to environmental issues.



• Planning and Decision-Making
  We will integrate into all levels of company planning and decision-making consideration for protecting and improving the environment.



• Individual Responsibility
  We will through training, ensure that our employees understand and exercise their individual responsibility for protecting and improving the environment. Every WKE employee, contractor and supplier carries responsibility for environmental protection.



• Material Procurement and Management
  We will consider potential environmental impacts of all products. We will promote waste minimization measures. The company will strive to reduce the use of hazardous materials and will provide for the proper handling, storage and disposal of all waste.



• Energy Conservation
  We will be guided by the principle that all energy should be used wisely. We will work to use energy wisely in our own operations.



• Land Management
  We will serve as responsible stewards of the environment through appropriate management of company-held property and through partnerships with environmental organizations.



• Leadership
  We will strive to be a readily available source of technological information and corporate leadership on environmental matters and energy technology, and we will serve as a positive example for industries within our service area.



• Research
  We will support research on how to minimize the environmental impacts of our business.



• Performance Evaluation
  We will regularly review the company's effectiveness in complying with these principles to ensure continued improvement of our commitment to the environment.