Protecting the environment is a primary objective of the DaimlerChrysler Group. It is an integral part of corporate strategy. The Environmental Protection Guidelines approved by the Board of Management define the DaimlerChrysler Group’s environmental policy and describe its commitment to integrated environmental protection that begins at the roots of the factors which affect the environment, assesses in advance the ecological implications of production processes and products, and takes these findings into account in corporate decision-making. The Environmental Protection Guidelines are binding for all of the Group’s employees and at all corporate locations.