| To make this policy a reality, REI has developed and implemented an environmental management system that: |
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 | Evaluates our operations and sets objectives and targets for prevention of pollution, waste reduction, and energy conservation; |
 | Reviews environmental performance against objectives and targets; |
 | Monitors developments in environmental laws and regulations; |
 | Develops procedures for complying with legal regulations; |
 | Combines environmental management procedures and planning into the development of new procedures and operations; |
 | Provides training to ensure full implementation and maintenance of all documented environmental policies and procedures; |
 | Evaluates the effectiveness of the environmental management system to promote continual improvements; |
 | Provides methods for communicating the environmental policy to interested parties (internal and external including those working for or on behalf of REI). |
 | Encourages the use of an environmental management system by our suppliers and contractors. |