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Environmental Policy and Principles


Environmental Policy

Westar Energy is committed to responsible environmental management and stewardship through the use of sound scientific environmental principles in every aspect of our operations.


This Environmental Policy - together with Westar's Environmental Principles - represent the shared commitment of all Westar employees to protect and enhance the environment.


     Environmental Principles

  1. We will serve in leadership roles as stewards of the earth's natural resources.


  2. We will meet or exceed the compliance requirements of environmental laws and regulations.


  3. We will include environmental considerations in operational planning and decision-making processes.


  4. We will accept accountability for our operations. We will respond to environmental incidents quickly and effectively and will promptly and fully inform the appropriate parties.


  5. We will provide and support opportunities for involvement in environmental conservation, pollution prevention and educational programs for our employees and the communities we serve.


  6. We will promote continuous improvement and pollution prevention in environmental performance.


  7. We will practice responsible environmental stewardship of all company owned properties and natural resources entrusted to our management.


  8. We will communicate and reinforce environmental values throughout the company.


  9. We will recognize the contribution every employee can make to improve the environmental performance of our company and encourage all to become environmental stewards.


  10. We will periodically review our performance to ensure that our programs and practices are consistent with these principles.

Review our Climate Change Policy.



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