Black & Decker is committed to preserving the quality of our environment. We incorporate sound environmental management principles into the design, manufacture and packaging of our products. We are a leader within our industries in chemical emissions reductions, product stewardship and battery recycling. We continually look for ways to reduce the impact of our products and operations on the environment.

This report describes Black & Decker’s approach to the environment in four sections:

• An overview, including the Black & Decker Environmental Policy, the company’s EHS organization, professional development and organizational memberships;
• Environmental management activities;
• Product stewardship; and
• Waste, emissions and energy use.