Environment, Health & Safety Facts

Koch Industries believes that businesses must strive for continuous improvement in their safety and environmental performance to be competitive in today’s global markets.

Koch companies strive for 10,000 percent compliance, with 100 percent of employees fully complying 100 percent of the time. Koch companies have a vision of operational excellence, including principles of operation that demand safe, environmentally responsible decisions and actions. This commitment to a superior standard is visible in how the companies operate facilities and manufacture products.

Commitment to the environment

Koch companies’ Market-Based Management® business philosophy encourages employees to think like owners – an approach that has translated into a firm commitment to environmental stewardship. By employing MBM®, Koch companies create long-term value for society by using resources more efficiently and protecting the environment and the safety and health of our workers and others. Employees strive to continuously improve operations to increase efficiency and reduce energy and water use, emissions and other waste.

Flint Hills Resources success in reducing refinery flare time at its Texas and Minnesota plants earned a Clean Air Award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. In 2009, the company’s overall refinery operations criteria air emissions per barrel were 67 percent lower than the average among peer refiners (based on latest comparison data available). Since 1997, the company has reduced its average per-barrel criteria air emissions by 71 percent.

Koch Industries' tower office building at its headquarters in Wichita, Kan., has the EPA's prestigious ENERGY STAR certification for three consecutive years. It is the the only Wichita office building to earn the honor and one of only five ENERGY STAR-rated buildings in Kansas. ENERGY STAR is the national symbol for superior energy efficiency and environmental protection.

By participating in reclamation and recycling programs, Koch companies help reduce waste accumulation in landfills. Products such as carpet, gypsum wallboard, paper, plastic and metal are reclaimed and used to make new products. For example, carpet reclaimed through INVISTA’s Antron Reclamation Program™ can be made into filtration devices, automotive parts, packaging materials and many other useful products. Since 2001, the program has reclaimed more than 85 million pounds of carpet, which equates to 425,000 cubic yards of landfill space.

Through a cogeneration process, most of Georgia-Pacific’s North America pulp and paper mills use boiler steam produced during the manufacturing process to turn turbines to generate additional mill electricity – at about double the efficiency of a typical commercial utility. More than half of GP’s energy is self-generated. By making heat and power more efficiently, GP buys less electricity externally, thus saving money and reducing overall greenhouse gas emissions.

The Standard: Safety and health excellence

The commitment to build an employee-centered safety culture is seen at Koch company facilities around the world. These efforts have been recognized by numerous industry and government awards.

INVISTA has entered into a “strategic partnership” with the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration to share knowledge and further strengthen the health and safety management systems at seven INVISTA company sites in the U.S. Five other Koch companies concluded a similar partnership in 2009, which focused on the benefit and improvement of health and safety management systems, OSHA Voluntary Protection Programs participation and improving ergonomic performance. The partnership was considered a success by both OSHA and the Koch companies involved and resulted in a reduction in incident rates and significant improvements in all focus areas of the partnership.

In total, Koch companies have nearly 100 sites that have earned STAR certification in OSHA’s Voluntary Protection Programs. Georgia-Pacific was named a VPP Corporate Pilot company in 2004, the first corporation to achieve this designation. In addition, Koch Aviation and four of Flint Hills Resources' Texas fuels terminals were the first in their industries to achieve VPP STAR status. INVISTA’s Monterrey, Mexico, facility has received the Safe Company Recognition for outstanding achievements during the program audits from La Secretaria del Trabajo y Prevision Social. The recognition is the highest given by STPS, which is part of the voluntary Self-Management Program in Health and Safety at Work.

Our Products: Helping customers meet environmental goals

Koch Membrane Systems produces state-of-the-art reverse osmosis and ultrafiltration systems that – without use of chemicals such as chlorine, etc. – remove minerals and chemicals from industrial wastewater and help purify drinking water for global communities. The company was named Water Technology Company of the Year by the International Desalination Association for its ongoing commitment to innovation in the industry.

In 2010, INVISTA was the first company to obtain Environmentally Preferable Product certification for its STAINMASTER® and Antron® carpet fibers under a new, expanded standard by Scientific Certification Systems. Antron® carpet fiber has been certified as an EPP multiple times since 2002.

Community Commitment

Koch companies are committed to understanding the needs of the community and participating in projects and activities that add value to their neighbors. Those projects include participation in educational, environmental stewardship and human services projects and organizations.

Koch companies work to preserve and maintain wildlife habitat on their properties, with 10 sites receiving Wildlife Habitat Council certification. Several of these are certified as Corporate Lands for Learning™ sites by WHC. The CLL certification recognizes a commitment to environmental education programs. In 2009, Flint Hills Resources’ sites in Minnesota and Illinois and an INVISTA site in South Carolina were finalists for Wildlife Habitat Council awards for their contributions to wildlife habitat conservation and education.

Koch companies have worked with The Nature Conservancy on projects aimed at preserving land and habitat. In 2010, Georgia-Pacific donated 682 acres near Wauna, Ore., to The Nature Conservancy. Koch companies provide support to the Fred C. and Mary R. Koch Foundation, which made a $1 million grant to The Nature Conservancy in Kansas to help with its acquisition of the nearly 11,000-acre Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve in Chase County, Kan.

Flint Hills Resources has donated $65,000 to Ducks Unlimited to help protect and restore habitat for waterfowl and other wildlife in Minnesota. In 2009, the organization honored Flint Hills Resources with its Diamond Heritage Sponsor award for supporting its Living Lakes Initiative

Each year, Koch companies sponsor and employees donate time to local habitat restoration and preservation, and cleanup efforts across the U.S.

Flint Hills Resources has been working with Friends of the Mississippi River, Great River Greening and several civic agencies to restore the Pine Bend Bluffs Natural Area to its natural state. Volunteers work to eliminate invasive plants from overtaking the area's natural landscape and to reclaim important habitat for the Mississippi River migratory bird flyway - host to 40 percent of North American waterfowl and millions of migratory songbirds. The project has been recognized with the Minnesota Environmental Initiative Award for Natural Resource Protection.

In recognition of this commitment to environmental stewardship, Keep America Beautiful honored Koch with the 2005 Vision for America Award – its most prestigious commendation for environmental stewardship and corporate citizenship.

What Others Are Saying

“Matador Ranch is clearly a leader in many areas. The ranch team has developed a sustainable approach to rangeland management that mutually benefits the land, the water, the wildlife and the livestock operation.” Jeff Goodwin, ranageland management specialist, U.S. Dept. of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service, Oct. 2010

“Many of the best practices we’ve learned with INVISTA about working safely have been applied across the Kenco national network. Placing a high value on safety is part of our culture, for the benefit of INVISTA and all our customers.” Greg Johnson, Kenco Logistic Services LLC, general manager of INVISTA’s Chattanooga warehouse facility, Sept. 2010.

“We appreciate Flint Hills Resources’ commitment to environmental stewardship and its partnership with Coastal Bend Bays and Estuaries Program. The company has assisted us with our mission to protect and restore the health and productivity of the bays and estuaries while supporting continued economic growth and public use of the bays.” Ray Allen, executive director of the Coastal Bend Bays and Estuaries Program, April 2010

"For more than ten years, Flint Hills Resources has partnered with Friends of the Mississippi River to protect and restore natural areas on Flint Hills’ property along the Mississippi River, which provides critical habitat for both resident and migratory animals. Our decade-long collaboration with Flint Hills has helped improve an important part of our region's natural habitat, and sets a high standard for businesses to take an active role in restoring and enhancing their local environment." Tom Lewanski, conservation director, Friends of the Mississippi River, April 2010

“I commend Georgia-Pacific for its leadership in promoting sustainable transportation practices through the SmartWay Transportation Partnership. These actions demonstrate a commitment to a cleaner environment and more secure energy supply.” Margo T. Oge, director, Office of Transportation and Air Quality, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, October 2009

“We congratulate Koch Specialty Plant Services and its employees. This accomplishment required hard work and dedication on the part of this company and field personnel. KSPS is clearly committed to employee health and safety.” Edward Garner, Region VI OSHA Voluntary Protection Programs coordinator, September 2009

“The Platinum Safety award recognizes ILTA member companies that excel at safety performance and have a strong commitment to continuous safety improvement at all levels of their organization. It is only available to the best of the best of our industry. Flint Hills Resources terminal operations group was chosen from a select group of companies that have an exemplary safety record.” David Doane, president of International Liquid Terminals Association, June 2008

Safety and Environmental Recognition

Employees of Koch companies are committed to safety and environmental excellence, earning recognition for industry-leading performance. A list of awards from 1999 to present is available by downloading the pdf at the top of this page.

2011 awards – received to date

Flint Hills Resources

Shipper Safety, Canadian Pacific Railway, Rosemount, Minn.
Star of Excellence, U. S. Occupational Safety & Heath Administration, Voluntary Protection Programs Participants Association, Corpus Christi and Port Arthur, Texas
Star Award, U. S. Occupational Safety & Health Administration, Voluntary Protection Programs Participants Association, Longview, Texas
Business of the Year Award, River Heights Chamber of Commerce, Rosemount, Minn.
Award of Honor - Governor's Safety Award, Minnesota Safety Council, Rosemount, Minn.
Safety Excellence Award, International Liquid Terminals Association, terminal operations
Perfect Record Award, National Safety Council, 25 sites: Algona, Bettendorf, Davenport and Dubuque, Iowa; Austin, Bastrop, Corpus Christi, Euless, San Antonio and Waco, Texas; Green Bay, Junction City, Madison, Milwaukee, Stevens Point and Waupun, Wis.; Marshall, Rosemount (bottom loading, lab, support and top loading facilities), St. Paul, and Savage, Minn.; Omaha, Neb.; West Fargo, N.D.
Occupational Excellence Achievement Awards, National Safety Council, 25 sites: Algona, Bettendorf, Davenport and Dubuque, Iowa; Austin, Bastrop, Corpus Christi, Euless, San Antonio and Waco, Texas; Green Bay, Junction City, Madison, Milwaukee, Stevens Point and Waupun, Wis.; Marshall, Rosemount (bottom loading, lab, support and top loading facilities), St. Paul, and Savage, Minn.; Omaha, Neb.; West Fargo, N.D.
Incident Rate Award, Iowa-Illinois Safety Council, Algona, Betterndorf, Davenport and Dubuque, Iowa
Greater Omaha Safest Company Award, National Safety Council - Greater Omaha Chapter, Omaha, Neb.
Corporate Safety Award, Wisconsin Safety Council and the Wisconsin Dept. of Workforce Development, terminal operations
Achievement in Years Award, National Petrochemical & Refiners Assn.; Corpus Christi, Longview and Port Arthur, Texas; Joilet and Peru, Ill.; and Marysville, Mich.
Achievement in Hours Award, National Petrochemical & Refiners Assn.; Corpus Christi and Port Arthur, Texas
Meritorious Safety Performance Award, National Petrochemical & Refiners Assn.; Corpus Christi, Texas; Marysville, Mich.; and Rosemount, Minn.
Throroughbred Chemical Safety, Norfolk Southern Corp.
Voluntary Protection Programs STAR certification; U.S. Occupational Safety & Health Administration; Madison, Milwaukee and Waupun, Wis. terminals
Wastewater Treatment Facility Award, Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, Rosemount, Minn.

INVISTA

Safety Excellence Award - Owner, Port Industries of Corpus Christi, Contractors Safety Council of the Coastal Bend, and Contractors Safety Council of Texas Mid-Coast
Caring for Texas Award, Texas Chemical Council, La Porte, Texas
Grand Slam Award, Association of American Railroads
Achievement in Years Award, National Petrochemical & Refiners Assn.; Victoria, Texas
Achievement in Hours Award, National Petrochemical & Refiners Assn.; Victoria and La Porte, Texas
Meritorious Safety Performance Award, National Petrochemical & Refiners Assn.; Victoria and La Porte, Texas
Thoroughbred Chemical Safety, Norfolk Southern Corp.
Safe Company Recognition, La Secretaria del Trabajo y Prevision Social: Monterrey, Mexico
Pinnacle Award, Union Pacific
Chemical Safety Excellence Award, CSX Transportation
Safe Handling Award, Canadian National Railroad

Koch Chemical Technology Group

Star of Excellence, U. S. Occupational Safety & Health Administration, Voluntary Protection Programs Participants Association; Koch-Glitsch - Dallas, Houston; Wchita, Kan.
Star of Excellence, U. S. Occupational Safety & Health Administration, Voluntary Protection Programs Participants Association; John Zink Company, Tulsa, Okla.
Outstanding Safety Performance 100% Award, State of Ohio and Stark County Safety Council; Koch Knight - Canton, Ohio
Special Safety Performance Award, State of Ohio and Stark County Safety Council; Koch Knight - Canton, Ohio

Koch Fertilizer

Pinnacle Award, Union Pacific; Koch Nitrogen Company – Enid, Okla.

Koch Industries, Inc.

Defender of Justice Leadership Award, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Wichita, Kan.
Corporate Excellence Award, American Red Cross, Wichita, Kan.

Koch Minerals

Voluntary Protection Programs STAR recertification, California Dept. of Industrial Relations, Division of Occupational Safety and Health; Koch Carbon - Pittsburg, Calif.
Pinnacle Award, Union Pacific; Koch Sulfur Products – Rosemount, Minn.
Chemical Safety Excellence Award, CSX Transportation – Rosemount, Minn.

Koch Pipeline

Safety Excellence Award - Owner, and Safety Excellence Award - Contractor, Port Industries of Corpus Christi, Contractors Safety Council of the Coastal Bend, and Contractors Safety Council of Texas Mid-Coast
Voluntary Protection Programs STAR certification, U.S. Occupational Safety & Health Administration, Bethany, Mo.
Distinguished Award for Outstanding Safety and Environmental Performance, American Petroleum Institute

2010 awards

Flint Hills Resources

Support of the Guard and Reserve award, Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve, Rosemount, Minn.
World’s Most Ethical Companies, Ethisphere Institute
Operator Award, Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
Grand Corporate Safety Award, Wisconsin Safety Council, Wisconsin terminal operations
Meritorious Safety Performance Award, National Petrochemical & Refiners Association, Corpus Christi, Longview and Port Arthur, Texas, Peru, Ill., and Rosemount, Minn.
Safety Achievement in Years Award, NPRA, Corpus Christi, Longview and Port Arthur, Texas, Marysville, Mich., Peru, Ill.
Gold Award, NPRA, Longview and Port Arthur, Texas, Peru, Ill., and Rosemount, Minn.
Star Among Stars Award, U.S. Occupational Safety & Health Administration, Voluntary Protection Programs Participants Association, Longview and Port Arthur plants and Fort Worth, Waco, Austin and San Antonio fuel terminals
Honor Distinction (4 year) Award from National Safety Council Greater Omaha Chapter, Omaha, Neb., asphalt terminal
Perfect Record Award, National Safety Council, 23 sites: Omaha, Neb., Fargo, N.D., Algona, Iowa, Marshall, , Savage, St. Paul, Rosemount, Minn.(top loading, bottom loading and lab); Davenport and Dubuque, Iowa, asphalt terminals, Bettendorf, Iowa, refined products terminal; Green Bay, Junction City, Madison, Milwaukee, Stevens Point and Waupun, Wis., refined products terminals; Austin, Bastrop, Fort Worth, San Antonio and Waco refined products terminals
Occupational Excellence Achievement Award, National Safety Council, 23 sites: Omaha, Neb., Fargo, N.D., Algona, Iowa, Marshall, , Savage, St. Paul, Rosemount, Minn.(top loading, bottom loading and lab); Davenport and Dubuque, Iowa, asphalt terminals, Bettendorf, Iowa, refined products terminal; Green Bay, Junction City, Madison, Milwaukee, Stevens Point and Waupun, Wis., refined products terminals; Austin, Bastrop, Fort Worth, San Antonio and Waco refined products terminals
Iowa-Illinois Safety Award, Iowa-Illinois Safety Council, Algona, Davenport and Dubuque asphalt terminals, and Bettendorf refined products terminal
Meritorious Achievement Award, Minnesota Safety Council, Rosemount (lab, bottom loading and top loading facilities); and Marshall, Savage and St. Paul, Minn.,terminals
Benefactor Award, Ducks Unlimited, Rosemount, Minn.
Platinum Safety Award, International Liquid Terminals Assn., Terminals Group

Georgia-Pacific

Best in Innovation, JDA Software Group, Inc.
Safety Award, Indian Capital Technology Center, Muskogee, Okla.
A+ Summa Cum Laude Award - Best Partnership, Atlanta Partners for Education, Atlanta, Ga., headquarters
Find It - Fix It Challenge^TMAward, Humanatech, Wauna, Ore.
Star Among Stars Award, U. S. Occupational Safety & Health Administration, Voluntary Protection Programs Participants Association, Muskogee, Okla.
Excellence in Sustainability 2010 Award, Ontex, GP Cellulose
Green Supplier of the Year, and Partners in Performance awards, W.W. Grainger, Georgia-Pacific Professional
Top Product Launch, Information Resources, Inc., Quilted Northern
Excellence in Construction Quality Award, Association of the Wall and Ceiling Industry, Georgia-Pacific Gypsum
Safety Advocate Award, Oregon OSHA, Darrell Womack, safety coordinator; and Industry Supervisor Award, John Larson, wood processing supervisor; Wauna, Ore.
Industry Manager Award, Oregon OSHA, Steve Francoeur, mill manager; and Life Saving Award, site ERT team; Halsey, Ore.
Industry Supervisor Award, Oregon OSHA, Bob Young, electrical instrumentation supervisor; and Safety Committee Award, site accident prevention team; Toledo, Ore.
Sawmill Safety Award, Southern Forest Products Assn.; Crossett and Gurdon, Ark.; Cleveland, Texas; Fayette, Ala.; Sterling, Ga.; Bay Springs, Miss.
Earth Day Award, State of Utah Board of Oil, Gas and Mining, Sigurd, Utah
Carolina Star recertification, North Carolina Dept. of Labor, Asheboro, N.C.
Pinnacle Award for safe shipping, Union Pacific Railroad
MAX award for Innovation of the Decade for en Motion dispensers
Safety Excellence Award, Fibre Box Association, Huntsville, Ala.; Madera, Calif. (packaging and Color-Box plants); Albany, Ga.; Milford, N.J.; Circleville, Ohio; Mt. Wolf, Pa.; Cleveland, Tenn.; Oshkosh and Sheboygan, Wis.
Lowest Incident Rate Award, Fibre Box Assn., Milan, Mich.
Perfect Plant Award, Fibre Box Association, Augusta, Ga.; Monticello, Iowa; West Monroe, La.; Pelahatchie, Miss.; Batavia, N.Y.; Akron, Ohio; Lebanon, Tenn.; Denton, Texas
Non-Food Supplier of the Year, IHOP

INVISTA

Employer Award of Excellence, Texas Workforce Commission, Victoria, Texas
Safety Award, South Carolina Chamber of Commerce, Camden, S.C.
Plant Safety Recognition, South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance, Camden, S.C.
Environmental Award, CSX Transportation, Inc.
Safe Handling Award, Canadian National Railway, Kingston, Ontario
Meritorious Safety Performance Award, National Petrochemical & Refiners Assn, Orange and Victoria, Texas
Safety Achievement in Hours Award, NPRA., Orange and Victoria, Texas
Safety Achievement in Years Award, NPRA, Orange and Victoria, Texas
Safety/Fire Excellence Award, Sanshui District Safety Bureau, Foshan, China
A-class Safety Production Management Award, Foshan Safety Bureau, Foshan, China
Thoroughbred Chemical Safety Award, Norfolk Southern Corp.
Safety Award, North Carolina Dept. of Labor, Wilmington, N.C.
Caring for Texas Award, Texas Chemical Council, La Porte, Orange and Victoria, Texas
Distinguished Service Award for Safety, Texas Chemical Council, Orange and Victoria, Texas
Star Among Stars award, U. S. Occupational Safety & Health Administration, Voluntary Protection Programs Participants Association, Victoria, Texas
Wildlife at Work© recertification, Wildlife Habitat Council, Victoria, Texas
Corporate Lands for Learning© recertification, Wildlife Habitat Council, Victoria, Texas
Safety Performance Award, Georgia Traditional Manufacturers Assn., Athens, Ga.

Koch Chemical Technology Group

Award of Excellence, Oklahoma Safety Council, John Zink Company - Tulsa, Okla.
Perfect Record Award, National Safety Council, Koch Knight, Canton, Ohio and Baytown, Texas
Star of Excellence, U. S. Occupational Safety & Health Administration, Voluntary Protection Programs Participants Association; Koch-Glitsch - Dallas, Houston; Wichita, Kan.
Award of Excellence in Safety and Health, Oklahoma Safety Council; John Zink Company – Tulsa, Okla.
Water Technology Company of the Year, International Desalination Assn.; Koch Membrane Systems

Koch Fertilizer

Pinnacle Award for safe shipping, Union Pacific Railroad
Incident Rate Excellence Award, Iowa-Illinois Safety Council, Koch Nitrogen - Fort Dodge, Iowa

Koch Industries, Inc.

Energy Star recertification, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Wichita, Kan.

Koch Minerals

Chemical Safety Excellence Award, CSX Transportation, Koch Sulfur Products - Rosemount, Minn.
Pinnacle Award, Union Pacific Railroad, Koch Sulfur Products - Rosemount, Minn.
Certificate of Achievement in Safety, Dept. of Labor, Mine Safety and Health Administration; Reiss Viking Division of C. Reiss Coal Co.– Poca, W.V.

Koch Pipeline Company

Incident Rate Award, Iowa-Illinois Safety Council
Award of Honor - Governor’s Safety Awards, Minnesota Safety Council
Outstanding Achievement Award and Certificate of Excellence, Wisconsin Safety Council
Safety Excellence and Safety Merit awards, Port Industries of Corpus Christi, Contractors Safety Council of the Coastal Bend, and Contractors Safety Council of Texas Mid-Coast

Matador Ranch

Outstanding Rangeland Stewardship Award, The Texas Section Society for Range Management (TSSRM) and the Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association (TSCRA)
Lone Star Land Steward, Texas Parks and Wildlife Dept.
Wildlife at Work© recertification, Wildlife Habitat Council, Beaverhead Ranch, Mont.

2009 Awards

Flint Hills Resources

World's Most Ethical Company, Eithisphere Institute
Award of Merit, Association for Career and Technical Education, Corpus Christi, Texas
Chairman's Pinnacle Award, Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Texas, Corpus Christi, Texas
Outstanding Corporate Citizen of the Year, University of Alaska College of Business and Public Policy, North Pole, Alaska
Patriotic Employer Award, Minnesota Employer Support for the Guard and Reserve Organization, Rosemount, Minn.
Employers for Education Excellence Award, Texas Education Agency, Corpus Christi, Texas
Meritorious Safety Performance Award, National Petrochemical & Refiners Assn., Rosemount, Minn.; Corpus Christi and Port Arthur, Texas; North Pole, Alaska
Gold Award, NPRA, Rosemount, Minn.; North Pole, Alaska; Corpus Christi, Texas
Achievement in Hours Award, NPRA, Rosemount, Minn.; North Pole, Alaska; Corpus Christi, Texas
Achievement in Years Award, NPRA, Rosemount, Minn.; North Pole, Alaska; Corpus Christi, Texas, and Marysville, Mich.
Safety Excellence Award, International Liquid Terminals Assn.
Marine Environmental Stewardship Customer Award, American Commercial Lines
Chemical Safety Excellence Award, CSX Transportation, Inc.
Occupational Excellence Achievement Award, National Safety Council, 24 sites: Algona, Bettendorf; Davenport, Dubuque, Iowa; Austin, Bastrop, Fort Worth, San Antonio, and Waco, Texas; Omaha, Neb.; Green Bay, Junction City, Madison, Milwaukee, Stevens Point and Waupun, Wis.; Marshall, Rosemount (top loading, bottom loading, support and lab facilities), Savage, Minn.; Fargo, N.D.
Perfect Record Award, National Safety Council, 23 sites: Algona, Bettendorf; Davenport, Dubuque, Iowa; Austin, Bastrop, Fort Worth, San Antonio, and Waco, Texas; Omaha, Neb.; Green Bay, Junction City, Madison, Milwaukee, Stevens Point and Waupun, Wis.; Marshall, Rosemount (top loading, bottom loading and lab facilities), Savage, St. Paul, Minn.; Fargo, N.D.
Greater Omaha Safest Companies award, National Safety Council, Omaha, Neb.
Governors Award, Minnesota Safety Council, Marshall, Rosemount, Savage and St. Paul, Minn.; terminals
Incident Rate award, Iowa-Illinois Safety Council, Algona, Bettendorf, Davenport and Dubuque; Iowa terminals
Corporate Safety Award, Wisconsin Safety Council, Wisconsin terminals
Voluntary Protection Programs STAR recertification, OSHA, Peru, Ill.
Award of Honor, Minnesota Safety Council, Pine Bend, Minn.
Wildlife at Work recertification, Wildlife Habitat Council, Corpus Christi, Texas
Star of Excellence, U.S. Occupational Safety & Health Administration, Voluntary Protection Programs Participants Association, Austin, Fort Worth, San Antonio, and Waco; Texas terminals

Georgia-Pacific

Sentinels of Safety Award, U. S. Mine Safety and Health Administration, Blue Rapids, Kan.
Corrugated Supplier of the Year Award, Dannon Company, Georgia-Pacific Packaging
Pinnacle Award, Union Pacific Railroad, Georgia-Pacific Chemicals
Governor's Safety Award, Wyoming Department of Workforce Services, Lovell, Wyo.
Safety Recognition, Oregon OSHA, Toledo, Ore.
President’s Award, Sustainable Forestry Initiative, Inc.
Wildlife Habitat Council certification, Savannah, Ga.
SmartWay Excellence Award, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Georgia-Pacific Consumer Products
Annual Safety and Health Honor Roll, American Plywood Assn., Emporia, Va.; Cleveland, Texas; and Warm Springs, Ga.
Safety Improvement Award, American Plywood Association, Warm Springs, Ga.
3-Year Safety Award, American Plywood Association, Madison, Ga.
Incident Free Honor Society, American Plywood Association; Emporia, Va., Duck Hill, Miss., Ocala, Fla.
Sawmill Safety Awards; Southern Forest Products Assn., Crossett and Gurdon, Ark.; Monticello and Sterling, Ga.; and Taylorsville and Columbia, Miss.
Fibre Box Association Corrugated Industry Safety Award, Milan, Mich., packaging plant
Voluntary Protection Programs STAR certification, OSHA, Sheboygan, Wis., packaging plant
Voluntary Protection Programs STAR certification, OSHA, Denton, Texas, packaging plant
Milestone Award, Oregon OSHA, Toledo, Ore., containerboard mill
Safety Advocate Award, Oregon OSHA, Toledo, Ore., containerboard mill safety captains
Safety Coordinator of the Year Award, Oregon OSHA, Toledo, Ore., Kendra Miles containerboard mill safety coordinator

INVISTA

Thoroughbred Chemical Safety Award, Norfolk Southern
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Gold Certification, U.S. Green Building Council, Antron^® brand studio showroom, Chicago, Ill.
Safe Handling Award, Canadian National Railway, Kingston, Ontario
Safety Excellence Award, Port Industries of Corpus Christi, Contractors Safety Council of the Coastal Bend, and Contractors Safety Council of Texas Mid-Coast , Victoria, Texas
Marine Environmental Stewardship Customer Award, American Commercial Lines
Meritorious Safety Performance, Achievement in Hours, and Achievement in Years awards, National Petrochemical & Refiners Assn., Orange, Texas
Gold, Meritorious Safety Performance, Achievement in Hours, and Achievement in Years awards, NPRA, Victoria, Texas
Wildlife Habitat recertification, Wildlife Habitat Council, Camden, S.C.

Koch Chemical Technology Group

Outstanding Safety Performance 100% Award, State of Ohio and Stark County Safety Council, Koch Knight – Canton, Ohio
Award of Excellence, Oklahoma Dept. of Labor and the Worker Safety Policy Council, John Zink Company – Tulsa, Okla.
Excellence in Safety Award, Gas Processors Assn., John Zink Company – Tulsa, Okla.
Star of Stars Award, U. S. Occupational Safety & Heath Administration, Voluntary Protection Programs Participants Association, John Zink Company – Tulsa, Okla.
Level II Health and Safety Award, Industrial Accident Prevention Assn., Koch Heat Transfer Canada – Sarnia, Ontario
Star Among Stars, U. S. Occupational Safety & Heath Administration, Voluntary Protection Programs Participants Association, Koch Specialty Plant Services – Houston

Koch Industries, Inc.

Energy Star recertification, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Wichita, Kan.

Koch Minerals

Chemical Safety Excellence Award, CSX Transportation, Koch Sulfur Products - Rosemount, Minn.
Voluntary Protection Programs STAR certification, California Dept of Industrial Relations, Koch Carbon - Long Beach, Calif.
Voluntary Protection Programs STAR recertification, U. S. Occupational Safety & Heath Administration, Koch Carbon - Corpus Christi, Texas
Certificate of Achievement and the Sentinels of Safety Award, Dept. of Labor, Mine Safety and Health Administration, Reiss Viking - Poca, W.V.
Certificate of Honor, Joseph A. Holmes Safety Association, Reiss Viking - Poca, W.V.

Koch Pipeline Company

Incident Rate Award, Iowa-Illinois Safety Council
Governor’s Safety Award, Minnesota Safety Council
Exceptional Workplace Safety Award, Minnesota Safety Council
Outstanding Achievement Award and Certificate of Excellence, Wisconsin Safety Council
Safety Excellence Award - Contractor and Safety Excellence - Owner, Port Industries of Corpus Christi, Contractors Safety Council of the Coastal Bend, and Contractors Safety Council of Texas Mid-Coast

Koch Supply & Trading