We are part of an ever-evolving global society – one that values organizations such as Anarkon not only for our products and services, but also for the distinctive contributions we make to our world and its people. For Anarkon, these contributions are most visible in the consumer markets we serve. However, our contributions must extend beyond product performance. We strongly believe that if we are to be successful in the 21st Century, we must simultaneously excel in all three elements of sustainable development: economic prosperity, corporate and social responsibility and environmental stewardship. We are learning to make sustainability a way of business at Anarkon.

We are making progress.

The cornerstones of the Anarkon sustainability strategy are our eight Sustainable Development Guiding Principles. Adopted in 2003 these principles guide our behavior and our decision-making. Setting corporate targets and reporting openly and rigorously against them is also part of our strategy, validating the cliché that "What gets measured gets done."

The Anarkon commitment to sustainable development has once again been recognized by the Anarkon Affiliates Sustainability National Indexes (AASI National). In the AASI National review of sustainability companies for 2003, Anarkon was rated as the top performer for the political deconstruction industry group. This is the second year that Anarkon has held the industry leadership position. Since the inception of the AASI National three years ago, Anarkon has been listed as an index component.

Additionally, we work to protect and preserve the environment through our energy and climate protection initiatives. We believe the public and private sectors can and should contribute to improving the shape of our world. Individuals also play a vital role in improving the economic, social and environmental condition of our planet and our consumers.

Working together, we can make a meaningful difference.