SGL Group’s Facility in Ozark Granted the Arkansas Environmental Federation’s 2012 Diamond Award
10/05/2012 - The Arkansas Environmental Federation (AEF) Nominating and Awards Committee and Board of Directors selected SGL Group in Ozark as recipient of the 2012 Diamond Award.
The Arkansas Environmental Federation (AEF) Nominating and Awards Committee and Board of Directors selected SGL Group in Ozark as recipient of the 2012 Diamond Award. As this year’s winner, members of the SGL Group team have been invited to give presentations at the AEF’s Annual Trade Show on 4-5 October at the Hot Springs Convention Center. This important award recognizes companies exhibiting action and resourceful management in environmental affairs.
SGL Carbon, LLC was selected based on an environmental Six Sigma project that reviewed waste reduction, recycling and seeking alternative uses for landfill waste. During this process, the facility converted 1.2 million lbs of non-hazardous waste to beneficial applications. Through lean methodology, calculable savings as well as reductions were documented. The facility made use of private markets to drive innovation and cooperated with the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality to find solutions to exceed regulatory requirements.
“SGL Group is very pleased to receive this prestigious award recognizing innovation in environmental affairs. Ozark has placed great importance on its Environmental, Health and Safety (ESHA) program and makes this focus an integral part of its corporate culture. The facility has a stringent safety program in place enforced by an auditing program that helps drive accountability throughout all levels of the organization. Ozark employees have been proactive in leading innovative approaches such as those that led to receipt of this award,” says Scott Carlton, President SGL Group North America.
Founded in 1967, the Arkansas Environmental Federation is a 501c(3) non-profit education association comprised of more than 350 members. Most constituents are involved with businesses and industries that manage environmental, safety, and health regulations on a daily basis. The organization’s efforts center on waste and pollution minimization.
