The GSK Environment, Health and Safety policy was one of the first policies the Corporate Executive Team approved for the new company. The policy outlines the broad principles that GSK expects all operations to live by to achieve the EHS vision. The EHS policy and EH (Employee Health) policy cover complementary aspects of the principles underlying responsible treatment of the environment and of our employees.

Purpose
To achieve the GlaxoSmithKline Environment, Health and Safety vision.

Scope
This policy applies to all GSK employees worldwide.

Policy
Reflecting its commitment to global leadership and excellence in Environment, Health and Safety, GSK requires all operations to:

• Protect the health and safety of our fellow employees, contractors, visitors and others affected by our operations;
• Operate our business in an environmentally and socially responsible manner;
• Commit to continuous improvement of Environment, Health and Safety performance;
• Comply with legal requirements and global GSK Environment, Health and Safety Standards;
• Make Environment, Health, Safety and Loss Prevention integral to all GSK business processes, planning and decision making;
• Establish business practices and Environment, Health, Safety and Loss Prevention strategies that optimally utilise resources and prevent pollution to ensure the long-term sustainability of GSK and the global environment;
• Adopt a comprehensive approach to product stewardship, which includes key suppliers and contract manufacturers;
• Interact and cooperate actively with key stakeholders in resolving issues and improving performance.

GSK will use effective systems, metrics and goals in the management of all of our Environment, Health and Safety activities.

Responsibilities
The Corporate Executive Team is responsible for ensuring the health and safety of GSK's employees and the protection of the environment and the communities in which GSK operates. The primary responsibility for implementation of this policy rests with local executives for each business unit. Employees are encouraged to participate actively in, and accept individual responsibility for environment, health and safety matters and work in partnership with management to assure compliance and support continuous improvement.