Koppers Inc. 436 Seventh Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15219-1800 412 227 2001 www.koppers.com One World The employees of Koppers come from many nations and cultures. Yet we are united in our desire to feel connected to something larger. Offering people a safe, goal-oriented and inclusive workplace is one way Koppers creates that connection around the world. Joining together to achieve a more sustainable way of working is another. Our shared commitment to innovation, compliance and mindful environmental practices that minimize our impact on the Earth has brought the people of Koppers together like no other time in our company’s history. GLOBAL STEWARDSHIP INDIVIDUAL LEADERSHIP KOPPERS Locations Locations of KOPPERS Customers A Message from our President ABOUT KOPPERS and Chief Executive Officer As Koppers continues to evolve as a strong I am proud of the way the loyal, talented Koppers, with our corporate headquarters global company, it is only natural that we and dedicated people of Koppers have and research center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, focus heavily on corporate growth. But in risen to the challenge. We set very aggres- addition to having a clear growth strategy, sive goals for our safety and environmental is a global integrated producer of carbon compounds we also believe it is important to be conscien- performance and, though we don’t always and treated wood products. Including its joint ventures, tious. That is why responsibility plays such achieve those goals, I am gratified to see that a key role in our vision for the future. our employees understand the interrelated Koppers operates facilities in the United States, In short, we believe that working responsibly nature of responsibility, compliance and United Kingdom, Denmark, Australia and China. is at the heart of who we are as a company. conduct. Most of all, I am heartened to see It is something our stakeholders demand how well they understand that good from us…and we all demand from ourselves. performance today is merely a stepping Combining Global Stewardship with Personal Leadership stone to better performance tomorrow, To that end, we have placed increasing Koppers reach spans six continents. Yet within the company, we share and that true leadership is the only way emphasis on leadership here at Koppers. a common goal of achieving the highest standards of safety, health, to achieve continuous improvement. As a company, we obviously value the environmental stewardship and personal integrity. Our employees lead leadership position we enjoy in our primary In the pages that follow, we hope to give by example with the objective of keeping each other safe and doing their markets around the world. But we also value our shareholders, employees, customers, best to preserve the environment for the enjoyment of future generations. individual leadership, so we have made it regulators, suppliers and neighbors a priority to set higher expectations for a sharper picture of the progress we Koppers Products Make an Impact ourselves than ever before. We have asked continue to make. We trust that you Around the globe, Koppers products are critical to the vital industries our managers to step up and accept new will agree that when leadership begins that provide infrastructure, transportation and industrial services. We levels of responsibility for safety, health, at the personal level, it has the power are a leading integrated producer of the carbon compounds and treated and environmental performance. We have to make a world of difference. wood products that are essential to the aluminum, steel, chemical, asked our employees to recognize and plastics, rubber, railroad and utility industries. embrace the key role they play in keeping Walter W. Turner themselves, their co-workers and their President and Chief Executive Officer Products Generated from Recycling and Reuse neighbors safe. We have also asked them Koppers Inc. Coal tar, a by-product of the coking process, has always been the to do this with a renewed sense of urgency, core raw material of our business. Koppers distills coal tar to produce a heightened sense of collaboration and carbon pitch, creosote and chemical oils. The chemical oils resulting with an unwavering emphasis on open from distillation are used to produce naphthalene and phthalic and ongoing communication. anhydride for the resins and plasticizer industries. Products that Ensure Quality and Durability As a leading supplier of pressure-treated wood, Koppers produces products that resist decay, thereby extending service life, reducing replacement costs and preserving valuable forests. Our railroad ties, track panels and related services continue to be staples of the railroad industry. We also produce poles for the electric and communications industries, as well as treated wood for agricultural and piling applications. 2 Koppers Inc. | Corporate Responsibility Report 2008 3 INTEGRITY & ETHICS “We work as a team. When we’re here, it’s as if we’re family and we take care of each other. We older guys look out for the younger guys to make sure they understand the impact of what they’re doing and that they take safety and compliance seriously. There’s always room for improvement, but we have a good safety record and we’re getting better every day.” Otis Jones Loader Operator Gainesville (US) the Koppers family Creating a Culture of Compliance Through our Code of Conduct, Koppers management expresses the company’s commitment to building and strengthening a culture in which compliance is only the beginning; where both compliance and ethical business behavior are a way of life for every Koppers employee. The Koppers Code of Conduct defines the primary legal and ethical policies that apply to all employees. Whether facing questions about conflicts of interest; financial integrity; antitrust compliance; or environmental, safety and health issues, Koppers employees look to the Code of Conduct for guidance and information to navigate the difficult issues that confront businesses today. Training Employees to do what’s Right Listening and Responding to Employee Concerns Compliance Reporting At Koppers, our goal is to build a culture in which At Koppers, giving our employees control of their own Koppers provides a toll-free Compliance Line for compliance and business ethics are a way of life corner of the world is a top priority. employees. Questions or issues may be raised anony- mously and are reviewed and investigated promptly and a way of thinking for all of our employees. Our Open Door Policy by the appropriate personnel. So each year, in every facility around the world, Koppers encourages employees to speak directly we provide mandatory ethics and compliance training and openly about any issue regarding health, safety, Independent Ombudsman that reinforces the Code of Conduct principles and the environment, compliance or employee conduct. We also retain an independent third-party ombudsman gives employees a consistent, uniform and timely Supervisors are expected to take a leadership role to serve as a contact point for employees wishing understanding of pertinent ethical, legal and compli- in investigating and addressing all concerns to report a corporate or workplace concern. Making ance issues. In addition, it’s an opportunity to engage promptly and thoroughly. sure employees have a place to go to report a problem in constructive conversations with management. is at the heart of this program. 4 Koppers Inc. | Corporate Responsibility Report 2008 5 SAFETY, HEALTH & ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT Working in Partnership with our Regulators Australia Denmark We diligently work to comply with the requirements • Department of Primary • Danish Emergency of our regulatory agencies and to foster good Industries, Water and Management Agency relations with those agencies. The following is just Environment, Tasmania • Danish Environmental a partial list of the many agencies that oversee • Environmental Protection Protection Agency Koppers operations around the world. Agency Of Queensland, Victoria, • Danish Working “ Vi arbejder med kemikalier og varme materialer, der kan New South Wales, Tasmania Environment Service and Western Australia • Municipality of Nyborg udgøre en sikkerhedsrisiko, så vi bruger altid det foreskrevne • WorkCover of Queensland, sikkerhedsudstyr. Allerede når vi møder på arbejde, minder Victoria, New South Wales, United Kingdom Tasmania and Western Australia et stort skilt ved porten os om, at vi skal passe på os selv og • The Environment Agency hinanden og træffe de nødvendige sikkerhedsforanstaltninger, China • Health and Safety Executive og denne holdning præger hele vores arbejdsdag. Vi har mange • Tangshan Administration møder om sikkerhed, og vi har naboer hele vejen rundt, som of Work Safety United States • Tangshan Administration • Coast Guard vi ikke ønsker at skade, hvilket selvfølgelig også gælder vore of Environment Protection • Department kolleger. Vi har en rigtig god sikkerhedsstatistik, som viser, of Homeland Security at vi passer på.” • Department of Transportation • Environmental “We work with potentially hazardous chemicals and hot materials Protection Agency so we always wear the proper equipment. Beginning with a large sign • Federal Railroad Administration at the main gate reminding us of proper safety precautions, the tone of safety continues throughout the plant. We have lots of meetings about • Nuclear Regulatory Commission safety and we have neighbors around us, so we don’t want to harm • Occupational Safety them—or one of our co-workers.