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38 PCB007 MAGAZINE I MARCH 2024 Feature Article by Charles Nehrig TTM TECHNOLOGIES T T M 's e n v i r o n m e n t a l m a n a g e m e n t i s grounded in its Environmental Statement and Environmental Policy, which promotes mea- sures that make for a more responsible environ- mental management process. Our management system helps TTM work toward minimizing its environmental footprint and increasing the sus- tainability of its operations. TTM monitors its environmental performance just as it monitors its operational performance, and provides the resources required to adhere to the Company's environmental responsibilities. is enables TTM to reduce the use of natural resources required to manufacture printed circuit boards, electrical assemblies, and electrical parts and components produced at the TTM facilities. Key to those natural resources is water. Water is a critical operational component for TTM and a critical natural resource for those who live in the communities where we oper- ate. As a result, TTM has taken a very mea- sured approach in the management and treat- ment of water and wastewater associated with our manufacturing operations. Toward this effort, TTM's operational goals, key perfor- mance indicators (KPIs), capital plans, and sustainability goals have a component that is explicitly directed at water use reduction and water footprint reduction. TTM has under- taken improvement efforts and initiatives to reduce (or eliminate) the impact of each TTM location. Water Management in a Large Printed Circuit Board Manufacturer