C a r i n g f o r t h e en v i r o n m en t Conservation of natural resources Our daily business pr actices displa y a commitment to protecting the planet s precious natur al resources W e encour age sitespecifc application of crop inputs using GPSconfgured grid soil sampling and v ariable r ate application equipment The result is products are applied only where needed and in the proper amounts The GROWMARK S ystem pro vides crop genetics that support reduced tillage pr actices and help farmers manage weed and pest problems W e promote the use of buffer strips to reduce soil erosion In addition we ha v e more than 30 y ears of history recommending distributing and using biofuels that conserv e the fnite supply of fossil fuels Promotion of clean soil air and water Conserv ation is essential but so are actions to enhance the qualit y of our natur al resources W e bring a soundscience approach to recommendations for the use of the products and services we pro vide Our crop specialists deliv er agronomic expertise to farm customers through whole farm cropping plans These plans help customers sta y competitiv e preserv e and enhance soil productivit y and protect w ater qualit y Our promotion and distribution of corn and so ybeanbased biofuels results in reduced harmful emissions Plus at the headquarters and at man y facilities we ha v e longstanding progr ams for recy cling and reuse of materials Bulk pesticide and lubricant containers are also recy cled at retail locations Compliance with laws and regulations GROWMARK complies with applicable feder al state pro vincial and local en vironmental health and safet y statutes and regulations W e hold all emplo y ees accountable for compliance with these policies and trust them to implement procedures within their area of responsibilit y Mitigating risks GROWMARK emplo ys en vironmental services experts who pro vide technical assistance in en vironmental compliance pollution prev ention and remediation activities Inhouse expertise is offered in engineering containment systems for the products we offer to customers Compliance audits are performed at facilities go v erned b y regulations In addition our professionals are in v olv ed with an y new v enture GROWMARK might undertak e to ensure that en vironmental due diligence is completed before the tr ansaction goes forw ard