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Advocacy Program
The policy of the company is to "actively participate with government agencies and other appropriate groups to ensure that the development and implementation of environmental policies, laws, regulations and practices serve the public interest and are based on sound scientific judgment." To this end, a corporate-level strategy group has been in place for several years to coordinate the advocacy efforts of the company in the United States. This group focuses on legislative, regulatory and trade association activities in Indiana and in the nation's capitol. Due to the high concentration of bulk chemical manufacturing facilities in Indiana and the complexity and reach of environmental regulations in the United States, this geographic region has been given the greatest resources to advocate sound scientific and public policy positions. This effort has been very successful. For example:
- Lilly was instrumental in advocating changes in the laws governing hazardous waste management in Indiana that will result in reduced waste management costs with no increased environmental impact.
- Lilly has been active in the Clean Air Act Advisory Council that has been influential in shaping air emissions regulations in the United States.
- Lilly has devoted significant resources to shaping the Indiana state implementation plan for the Clean Air Act Amendments. This effort has resulted in numerous benefits to both the public and business in terms of simplifying the permitting process for new and modified manufacturing processes.
There are also advocacy initiatives occurring in Europe focused on both environmental and hazardous materials transportation issues.
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