Keeping soil and groundwater clean is one of the most important aspects of environmental protection at DaimlerChrysler. The primary corporate goal in this respect is to prevent any contamination from the outset. Technical equipment such as catchment trays, double-walled containers, sealed floor coverings, and leakage warning systems help prevent water-polluting fluids from leaking into the ground. Because legal stipulations vary greatly worldwide, the Group is now putting together guidelines that will establish minimum standards for soil and groundwater protection at all of its facilities around the globe.