ISEE Environmental Policy

Recognizing that the earth's resources are limited, that life on this planet depends on those resources, and that responsible management of the environment is essential for the preservation of our quality of life, the International Society of Explosives Engineers has adopted the following Environmental Statement:

1.  The Society believes that responsible management of our environment is good business and good public policy.

2.  The Society urges its members to exercise responsible management of the environment in all activities.

3.  The Society encourages its members to meet or exceed all environmental laws and regulations.

4.  The Society believes that environmental law must be based on sound scientific, engineering, and medical research and principles.

5.  The Society will work with and encourage its members to work with community leaders, public policymakers and regulators to make available expertise to help in shaping environmental policy.

6.  The Society encourages its members to work to improve the environment when possible by supporting programs that protect and develop clean air, clean water, pleasing landscapes and proper wildlife habitats.

The Society encourages its members to participate in communicating to the public the importance to society of an environmentally responsible explosives industry and in educating the youth of our country about the benefits of safe, secure, controlled and environmentally responsible use of explosives for the benefit of mankind.