The Hibbert Group has developed a Company Environmental Position Statement and a Comprehensive Sustainability Plan that will fulfill the company’s commitment to the moral imperative of protecting the environment for both present and future generations.

Company Environmental Position Statement

The Environmental Position Statement for The Hibbert Group states that the company is dedicated to social responsibility by practicing corporate sustainability initiatives and measuring the effectiveness of those initiatives. The position statement includes a commitment to:

• Use eco-friendly products throughout the organization;
• Provide services with a strong emphasis on sound environmental practices;
• Be guided by the spirit and letter of all applicable environmental regulations;
• Uphold the tenants of the Corporate Sustainability Plan.

Comprehensive Sustainability Plan

During the first half of 2008, there has been much progress made by The Hibbert Group on the Corporate Sustainability Plan. The plan highlights include:

• Utilization of eco-friendly chemicals and supplies throughout the company;

• Implementation of a comprehensive recycling program in all facilities;
• Use of printing and copy paper from FSC certified vendors only;
• Establishment of an awareness/communication program for all employees on environmental conservation and updates on the Sustainability Plan;
• Upgrading of the lighting in the Corporate Offices and installing automatic shut–off sensors to reduce electricity consumption;
• Total refitting of the World Wide Distribution Center in Robbinsville with energy saving lighting and shut–off sensors which has greatly reduced electrical usage and has improved visibility throughout the warehouse;
• Requesting eco-friendly commitment statements/certifications from all suppliers and vendors;
• Establishment of a “Green Committee” to research and implement ongoing environmentally friendly initiatives for the corporation;
• Development of Sustainability Metrics/Measurements to track the continuous improvement by The Hibbert Group in the accomplishment of its Sustainability Plan.

The Hibbert Group is committed to the tenants of this program and will continue to assess these and future initiatives towards its goal of corporate sustainability.