Since 1997, Flint Hills Resources has reduced refinery emissions of commonly regulated substances such as carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxide and sulfur dioxide by 53.4 percent on a per-barrel of refining capacity basis. In 2006, criteria air emissions were .07 pounds per-barrel of refining capacity, which is 65 percent lower than the industry average of the 50 largest refineries in the country.
Flint Hills Refinery Rosemount, Minn.

Profile | Sustainability | EH&S Policy | Compliance

Koch Companies

Compliance

Code of Conduct | Auditing

Koch Companies Are Committed To:

• Continuing to improve EH&S compliance and performance through the ongoing implementation of EH&S management systems.
• Continuing to integrate EH&S concerns
into all business and operational
planning and decision-making.
• Providing a safe work environment and training
for all employees.
• Requiring the same level of commitment and performance for contractors that work in our facilities as we do from our employees.
• Utilizing materials, natural resources and energy efficiently to produce our products and services.
• Responding in a timely and appropriate manner if an incident resulting from operations does occur.
• Working proactively with legislators, regulators, concerned groups and industry peers to develop and advance effective approaches to human health and safety and environmental protection.
• Communicating regularly on EH&S issues and performance with employees, contractors, customers, regulators and the public.
• Auditing assets and operating practices regularly, and taking the appropriate corrective actions.