Recognizing the importance of environmental considerations with respect to its facilities, the policy of AK Steel is to:

• Commit necessary resources to comply with all applicable environmental laws, regulations, permits and agreements to which AK Steel subscribes.
• Reduce environmental risks through operating practices and emergency preparedness programs.
• Encourage recycling, recovery and reuse of residual materials, as well as, the reduction and prevention of emissions and releases to the extent demonstrated feasible.
• Participate in the development and implementation of environmental laws and regulations.
• Evaluate on a routine basis compliance with applicable environmental laws and regulations.
• Strive for continual improvement in the effectiveness of its environmental management efforts.