Sustainability
Knowles, a Dover Company, is committed to creating economic value for shareholders and customers through sustainable practices that protect the long term well-being of the environment. From greenhouse gas and waste reductions, to increased energy efficiency, Knowles is striving to meet the global environmental needs of today and tomorrow. As a worldwide, manufacturer of electronics, we are ideally positioned to make a positive difference.
At Dover and Knowles, the term SustainAbility represents our commitment to the journey of continuous improvements in our environmental protection efforts.
We have embarked on a long-term commitment to operational excellence. Our success and progress will be gauged by metrics that include reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, volatile organic compounds (VOC), metal and cardboard consumption and landfill utilization. In addition to being socially responsible, leaving a smaller environmental footprint gives us the power to reduce operational costs and maximize profitability.
Knowles Sound Solutions Sustainability Report 2011