Putting Commitment into Practice

ISO 14001 Certification

Rogers is working to secure ISO 14001 certification at its manufacturing operations worldwide. ISO 14001 is an internationally accepted specification for an environmental management system. It specifies requirements for establishing an environmental policy, determining environmental impacts of products/processes, establishing environmental objectives and measurable goals, implementation of programs to meet goals, benchmarking and corrective action, and management review.

Environment, Health & Safety

The company believes it has a responsibility to protect coworkers and the community by making health, safety, and environmental issues a key consideration.

Rogers manufacturing facility in Woodstock, CT, producers of PORON® Urethane and other specialty materials-based products, is a recipient of the ‘Star’ designation from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) for excellent safety performance and systems. The ‘Star’ designation is OSHA’s highest VPP award and is an honor given to facilities that have met the highest standards in employee and workplace safety. Rogers is actively working to secure VPP certification for its US manufacturing operations.

A core team of Rogers’ EH&S professionals reviews and approves each capital improvement project request submitted from Rogers’ facilities worldwide. The team proactively assesses the environmental impact, ensures compliance with EH&S best practices and mitigates risk to associates, customers and the communities in which we live and work.

Energy-Management Solutions/Programs

Rogers believes the company has a responsibility to use energy wisely and efficiently. Rogers continues to implement greener lighting, heating and power generation solutions, such as:

	Installing energy-star-rated, thermally-efficient, white roofing systems, and light grey roofing systems, on Rogers’ HPFD production facility in Woodstock, CT and Rogers’ Corporate Headquarters, Rogers, CT
	Using clean burning, low sulfur fuel oil to power Rogers’ facilities reducing sulfur dioxide emissions
	Implementing solar lighting and sensor-operated fixtures to reduce power consumption in exterior applications (parking lots) and interior applications (offices and conference rooms)
	Partnering with utilities to find new ways to generate energy savings

Increased Investment in Cleaner Technology Development

Since 2004 Rogers Technology Development Group has grown its research/development activities in cleaner technologies 45%.

Recycle, Reuse & Reduce Scrap

Rogers is committed to reducing waste.

	Virtually all of our waste is either recycled or incinerated by a utility. Approximately 50% of the incinerated waste is burned at waste-to-energy facilities where electricity is generated and sold to a power grid
	A significant portion of our PORON Urethane post production trim materials and scrap roll goods are sold to a recycling company that shreds and then integrates the materials into their product construction
	We use recycled product packaging materials
	We recycle wooden pallets

Green Information Leader

To assist customers in making fact-based decisions about Rogers’ products, Rogers’ created Rogersgreenworld.com -- a website that focuses on environmental initiatives and clarifies definitions and standards that pertain to green terminology.