
VMS is THE FIRST PRINTER in Northern Ohio to be SGP Certified

Visual Marking Systems, Inc.
Sustainability Policy
October, 2011
At VMS, we believe it is our responsibility to engage and promote sustainable practices
within ourbusiness and our industry. We will work with our customers, suppliers and partners to maximize the use of environmentally friendly materials and processes. We will actively share our results with stakeholders and continually educate our staff with the best environmental practices available.
VMS will:
Identify, monitor and comply with all environmental, health and safety regulations stated under local and federal law. Commit to a culture that continually improves environmental business activities. VMS will continually educate its employees on all applicable environmental, health and safety issues. VMS will consistently recognize environmental continuous improvement projects and stay current with Sustainable Green Printing Partnership Guiding Principles. VMS will motivate our staff to find ways to improve their processes and activities though continual sustainable performance.
VMS will work to reduce or eliminate sources of pollution within our influence. We will work on planning, process management, and more efficient use of consumables. VMS will recycle materials and resources whenever possible. We will also encourage our customers and suppliers to do the same by sharing our results. This will include pollution prevention, source reduction and recycling material. VMS will document committee results and ongoing efforts on an annual basis.
VMS will identify, maintain a sustainable management system to monitor and assess our progress. VMS will identify, monitor and comply with all applicable labor laws. VMS will go beyond regulatory compliance, and measure our results. We will acknowledge corrective actions when necessary. Our committee will meet quarterly and make appropriate changes to our sustainable performance. VMS will report our success of sustainability and perform EHS and SMS audits regularly. VMS will identify and share its goals and initiatives with all stakeholders including employees, customers, suppliers and the community at large.
VMS will establish a means of communication to use the information above to serve the interests of both customers and the global community. VMS will continue to grow its sustainable initiative in size to reach our goal of ultimate customer satisfaction. VMS will implement change, improve processes and motivate our employees to be creative professional individuals. VMS will actively promote a safe work place and manage our activities to celebrate its successes.
Dolf Kahle
CEO
Visual Marking Systems, Inc.
Twinsburg, Ohio