Environmental Policy

Specac Limited recognises that the design, manufacture and marketing of optical analytical equipment and related components impacts the environment. We believe that managing the environmental implications of our activities is an integral part of good managment practice and responsible corporate governance.

Policy Principles

Specac Limited is committed to applying the following principles to its activities:

• establishing clearly defined objectives and targets that address the environmental issues relevant to Specac's operations to ensure continual improvement in environmental performance
• complying with the relevent environmental legislation and regulations wherever we operate
• preventing pollution and reducing the consumption of resources (energy, fuel, water, packaging & materials) wherever practical and appropriate
• ensuring environmental issues are considered in the design of new products and the introduction of new processes, services or facilities in order to minimise adverse impacts and improve environmental performance
• responding to valid concerns of neighbouring communities
• establishing and maintaining effective management systems to control identified risks
• providing support, information and training to staff with respect to environmental matters
• being prepared for environmental incidents or emergencies
• seeking ways to improve the environmental performance of Specac's suppliers and other business partners
• ensuring environmental issues are carefully considered during acquisitions and divestments
• monitoring, auditing, reviewing and reporting our environmental performance, and seeking to improve on that performance in the light of experience, developments in best practice and the evolving environmental agenda

Responsibilities

Staff

All staff are responsible for safeguarding their working environment and the natural environment by following Specac procedures, standards and good practices, together with reporting any deficiencies to their line management.

Senior Management

The Senior Management of Specac Limited, are responsible for implementing this policy and Specac's arrangements for environmental management in their respective areas of responsibility. They must:

• provide sufficient resources for effective implementation of the policy
• ensure that environmental responsibilites are assigned to appropiate staff members
• ensure that at least one member of staff co-ordinates any environmental activity advised by Smiths Group Environmental Manager
• provide information on key aspects of environmental performance at business/site level for internal use
• develop environmental improvement programmes and monitor their implementation
• regularly review environmental performance

Managing Director, and Environmental Co-ordinator

The Managing Director and Environmental Co-ordinator are responsible for reporting Specac's progress in implementing this policy annually to Smiths Group Plc's Environmental Manager. Day to day management of environmental issues rests with the Environmental Co-ordinator, who is responsible for:

• periodic reviews and audits of Specac's facilities and activities to ensure compliancewith this policy
• monitoring developments in environmental issues that impact on Specac
• providing support and advice on environmental matters relevant to Specac's operations
• promoting workable procedures and encouraging initiatives to implement this policy
• keeping staff and other relevant stakeholders informed of Specac's efforts to improve it's environmental performance
• interpreting  and implementing this policy, and advising on updating it as required

David Smith

Managing Director

1st May 2009