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Davey 2012 Corporate Responsibility Report

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Our operations are built on a commitment to responsibility by ensuring product and service efficacy and increasing organizational efficiency. Davey is focused on delivering the best services while being the best stewards of our environment. Product Stewardship, Efficacy and Quality Assurance Davey is committed to efficient and innovative operations that promote responsibility and environmental stewardship. We monitor the processes by which we operate and identify opportunities for improvement. We focus on goals that are measurable and material to the business. Our approach is based on efficacy with the lowest environmental impact. We fully vet and test new products before introducing them to our service teams. Products are held to the highest quality standard and must produce consistent and cost-effective results. We continue to test natural, biodegradable, organic options for tree treatment but hold them to the same standards of performance as conventional treatment and nutrition options. We look forward to including additional organic solutions as efficacy and environmental impact are balanced. Environmental Policies and Regulatory Compliance Our environmental policies are based on responsible, science-based actions, advanced technical research and sustainable business practices. We uphold integrity by fulfilling our environmental responsibilities through compliance with internal policies, applicable laws and regulations. Our environmental policies and ethical business practices enhance Davey's performance by driving efficiency, innovation, and employee and client loyalty. Our Fleet Management Strategy Delivers Our fleet fuel efficiency strategy delivers on its investment. We are right-sizing our vehicle fleet—migrating from heavy-duty trucks to smaller diesel cars for our sales teams. We are testing alternative (biosynthetic) lubricant options for our vehicle fleet to limit environmental impact and extend product life. We integrated lighter bucket trucks that operate without a separate chipper engine. This new technology reduces noise pollution, emissions and fuel use by an estimated 500 gallons each year per unit. In addition, production increased because the detachable bed can be taken for waste disposal while crews continue to work at a job site. We added GPS technology in our truck fleet to optimize route mapping and better manage our crews' start and stop times. Finally, we centralized fuel purchases through fuel cards, allowing for better tracking and control of fuel consumption. This initiative has a projected savings of nearly $100,000 over 10 years while reducing our GHG emissions.

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