Sustainability Council
Air Products’ Sustainability Council includes senior executives and subject matter experts from Corporate Strategy; Environment, Health, Safety and Quality (EHS&Q); the Corporate Risk Office; Technology; Global Operations; Corporate Communications; Global Health and Wellness; the Greenhouse Gas Strategy Team; and the company’s Merchant, Tonnage and Electronics businesses. Chartered by and reporting to the CEO, the Council is accountable for working with the businesses to develop and operationalize the company’s sustainability strategy for growth, determine key footprints, and set appropriate targets in areas such as waste reduction and energy efficiency.

Governance for Sustainability Performance
The Environmental, Safety and Public Policy (ES&PP) Committee of the Board monitors and reports to the Board on issues and developments in areas such as environmental compliance, climate change, safety, corporate security and crisis management, diversity, community relations, and corporate and foundation philanthropic programs and charitable contributions. During 2008, the ES&PP Committee amended its charter to formally include sustainability considerations.

Examples of Air Products’ Sustainability and Industry Association/Advocacy Memberships

• AIChE®
• American Chemistry Council’s Responsible Care® initiative
• Association of International Chemical Manufacturers (China)
• B usiness Environmental Leadership Council, PEW Center on Global Climate Change
• Carbon Capture and Storage Association (UK)
• Carbon Disclosure Project
• Chemical Industries Association (UK)
• Compressed Gas Association
• E PA Climate Leaders (U.S.)
• EPA and Department of Energy ENERGY STAR program
• European Industrial Gases Association
• Integrated CO2 Network (Canada)
• National Hydrogen Association
• National Petrochemical and Refiners Association
• SEMI®
• World Business Council for Sustainable Development