NGK CERAMICS SOUTH AFRICA, producers of monolithic ceramic substrates for catalytic converter industry, has the following Environmental Policy: NGK exists for the well-being of its employees, shareholders, customers, suppliers, neighbours, the local communities, and South Africa. Our products and technologies create new value and contribute to people’s quality of life. NGK will assess the impact of its activities, products and services at its Cape Town operation on the environment, in terms of resource consumption, environmental pollution, meeting legislative requirements and social effects with the aim of meeting applicable legal requirements and continually improving the effectiveness of our Environmental Management System (EMS) and the performance of our operation.