Irish Cement Limited recognises the environmental responsibilities associated with all aspects of its operations and as a matter of policy seeks to avoid, reduce and mitigate any potentially adverse effects on the environment.

The Company is committed to the integration of environmental considerations into decision making at all levels of the organisation.

It is Company policy to comply with all legal requirements imposed on its operations and in particular to operate its production facilities at Platin, Co. Meath and Castlemungret, Co. Limerick in accordance with the requirements of the Integrated Pollution Control Licences issued by the Environmental Protection Agency.

Through its Annual Environmental Programmes Irish Cement aims at continual improvement as regards the following: