Department of Environment & Conservation
Robert Martineau, Commissioner

 

Review Panel promotes Saturn to TP3 Performer 

The Tennessee Pollution Prevention Partnership (TP3) is proud to recognize Saturn Corporation in Spring Hill, Tennessee, for the meritorious status of TP3 Performer<. Saturn is the first industry to reach this top level in the Partnership, indicating their commitment to pollution prevention and continual improvement to the environment. Five Success Stories demonstrating measurable results in pollution prevention are required for Performers.

In addition, Saturn Corporation meets the standard for "Commendable Environmental Compliance" for the past three years, initiates local community outreach activities, and mentors other companies through the Partnership. A qualified reviewer verified that Saturn's Environmental Management System exceeds the TP3 minimum requirements.

Congratulations, Saturn!

Environmental Policy Statement: As a responsible corporate citizen, the GM Spring Hill Manufacturing organization is dedicated to protecting human health, natural resources and global environment, by providing direction, guidance, service and support to GM operations worldwide, in accordance with the General Motors Corporation Environmental Principles. This dedication reaches further than compliance with the law to encompass the integration of sound environmental practices into our activities and services with the aim of continually improving environmental performance within the defined scope of our Environmental Management System.

Success Stories

Powertrain and Body Shop Major Energy Upgrades

Environmental Due Care and P2 in Plant Refurbishment Minimizes Waste

Solvent Saver Valve Technology Reduces Air Emissions and Hazardous Waste

Resource Management Improvements Reduce Solid Waste

Torit Filter Recycling and Reuse 2005

Hazardous Materials Source Reduction 2004

Hazardous Materials Source Reduction 2003

Painting Progress Benefits the Environment

Partnership Prevents Water & Money from Going Down the Drain

Information Technology for Hazardous Materials

Energetic Energy Busters Save 29 Million KWHs

Saturn Reduces Waste by Creating "Smart Parts"

Saturn Corporation
Contact: Pat VanReykegham or Lisa Tarkington
P.O. Box 1500 / 100 Saturn Parkway
Spring Hill, Tennessee 37174
Phone: 931-489-4839 or 931- 486-6009
www.Saturn.com

For more information about the Tennessee Pollution Prevention Partnership, please contact Curtis Hopper at 615-253-1729 or 1-800-734-3619 or by email at Pollution.prevention@tn.gov.