Horsehead Corporation continues its dedication as an environmentally responsible member of the community and leader in promoting the principles of sustainable development and product stewardship. For each Horsehead facility, the goal is to maintain our operations and premises as a show place of the metals industries, not only because it reflects well on the company that is Horsehead today, but because it demonstrates the responsibility toward the environment that is Horsehead for the future.

Environment, Health and Safety Policy

• Conduct our operations and activities in a responsible manner designed to protect the environment, and the health and safety of our employees, our customers, and the public.
• Strive to protect and enhance the environment through the services and products we supply our customers.
• Communicate and partner with our local communities on activities involving environment, health and safety.
• Operate in compliance with applicable environment, health and safety laws and regulations as the minimum standard of performance for our operations.
• Support activities that contribute to recycling, sustainable development, product stewardship and pollution prevention.
• Work actively with government officials and our industrial partners to promote safety and to protect health and the environment.
• Train managers, supervisors and employees, and advise contractors of environment, health and safety requirements, and hold each accountable for performance.