GM encourages continual environmental improvement in its value chain.

In addition to compliance with all applicable laws and regulations, the implementation of a sound Environmental Management System (EMS) should help suppliers to both comply with the applicable regulations and proactively manage their environmental issues.  For these reasons, GM requires its tier-one product suppliers -- those that directly supply parts for use in the vehicle production -- to have an ISO14001 compliant EMS in place at all manufacturing facilities that supply GM with materials or parts.

To reinforce the priority placed on the environment, GM requires suppliers to provide proof of certification or a plan for implementing the ISO EMS.
GM's Environmental Statement of Requirements for suppliers and a number of other resources are available on our dedicated supplier web site, www.GMSupplyPower.com.  For information on suppliers and human rights, please visit the Human Rights section of the report.

In 2006, GM established and presented the first-ever Environmental Excellence Award to recognize a GM supplier that:

• Supports GM’s environmental initiatives, including ISO14001 certification, Supplier’s Partnership for the Environment (SP) membership, and others,
• Exhibits transparency in its environmental performance, and
• Brings new technologies to GM that improves environmental performance of the company’s facilities or products.

The award was presented at the 2006 North American International Auto Show, GM Supplier Recognition Event, to Johnson Controls, Inc (JCI).  At this event, GM also hosted Mr. Stephen Johnson, Administrator, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Suppliers Partnership for the Environment (SP).

Stephen Johnson, Administrator, U.S.EPA; Elizabeth Lowery, GM – VP Environment and Energy; Keith Wandell, JCI – President; Bo Andersson, GM – VP Global Purchasing and Supply Chain; Randy Leslie, JCI – VP.