Community & Employee Relations

Community Relations - Environmental, Health and Safety Policy

C. R. Bard, Inc. is dedicated to protecting human health, natural resources, and the global environment. This dedication reaches further than compliance with the law to encompass the integration of sound environmental and safety practices into our business decisions.

It is BARD's policy:

• to conduct our business activities in a safe and environmentally responsible manner, free from recognized hazards;
• to respect the health and safety of our employees, the environment and our community neighbors;
• to comply with applicable environmental, health and safety laws and regulations of the countries in which we operate;
• to encourage our customers, suppliers and partners in their environmental, health and safety management efforts; and,
• to ensure continuous improvement in our environmental, health and safety management systems, pollution prevention practices and safety programs.