Corporate EHS Audits

Hasbro regularly assesses and audits all of its operating locations to measure conformance to our sustainability policies and standards, with the goal of continuous improvement. Since 1996, Hasbro has conducted comprehensive periodic internal EHS audits at Hasbro facilities worldwide.

Waste and Recycling Vendor Audits

Additionally, all environmental facilities to which Hasbro sends hazardous waste or recyclable materials are audited by Hasbro on a bi-annual basis through our Waste Vendor Audit Program.

ISO 14001 Environmental Management System (EMS)

Hasbro¡¯s East Longmeadow, Massachusetts manufacturing facility has been ISO 14001 Environmental Management System Standard certified since 2002.

ISO 14001 is an international standard that specifies requirements for an environmental management system. It enables an organization to improve its environmental performance and minimize the impact of its operations on the environment.

ISO 14001 Standard specifies requirements for:

*  establishing an environmental policy

*  determining environmental aspects and impacts of products, activities, and services

*  planning environmental objectives and measurable targets

*  implementing programs to meet objectives and targets

*  checking and corrective action

*  management review

OSHA VPP STAR Site

Hasbro¡¯s manufacturing facility in East Longmeadow, Massachusetts initially achieved OSHA Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) STAR certification in 2002. This is the U.S. government¡¯s highest recognition for safety and health excellence. This facility is currently one of approximately 2000 OSHA VPP STAR sites (out of a total seven million work sites) in the U.S.

OSHA¡¯s Voluntary Protection Program is a collaborative partnership by Management, Labor and the Government with a goal of work place injury prevention. OSHA selects VPP participants based on their written safety and health management system, the effective implementation of this system over time, and meeting VPP¡¯s four essential elements:

*  Management leadership and employee involvement

*  Worksite analysis

*  Hazard prevention and control

*  Safety and health training

Compliance with the Occupational Safety and Health Act and all applicable OSHA requirements is only the starting point for VPP sites. VPP participants develop and implement systems to effectively identify, evaluate, prevent, and control occupational hazards so that injuries and illnesses to employees are prevented. Star sites are on the leading edge of hazard prevention methods and technology. As a result, VPP worksites serve as models of safety and health excellence, demonstrating the benefits of a systems approach to worker protection.

At VPP sites, all personnel are involved in the effort to maintain rigorous, detailed attention to safety and health. VPP participants mentor other worksites interested in improving safety and health, participate in safety and health outreach and training initiatives, and provide OSHA with input on proposed policies and standards. They also share best practices and promote excellence in safety and health in their industries and communities.

VPP participants must demonstrate continuous improvement in the operation and impact of their safety and health management systems. Annual VPP self-evaluations help participants measure success, identify areas needing improvement, and determine needed changes. OSHA onsite evaluation teams verify this improvement.