Environmental Stewardship

Science and economics both play important roles in environmental policy

Environmental Stewardship

We respect and protect the environment. We believe our reputation as an environmentally responsible operator is a source of competitive advantage. We understand that a company doesn't get a reputation for environmental citizenship by claiming one. It's a judgment made by others. That's why we nurture a culture in which good environmental stewardship is ingrained in our day-to-day decisions. At Questar we act to:

• Ensure that we meet or exceed the requirements of environmental laws and regulations and other standards that we have voluntarily adopted.
• Ensure that all our employees recognize their responsibilities for complying with environmental rules and implementing this policy.
• Encourage our employees to continue to improve their environmental performance by providing the training and the human, physical and financial resources to achieve our environmental goals.
• Prevent pollution and respond to incidents quickly and effectively.

Climate Change

Man-made climate change is potentially one of the most consequential environmental issues of our time. The discussion centers on three questions:

• To what extent is human activity – specifically, fossil-fuel use – affecting the global climate?
• What are the long-term consequences of higher carbon dioxide levels in the upper atmosphere?
• What should be done about it?

Despite the complex and uncertain science, we believe that Congress will ultimately act to regulate carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. In advance of carbon regulation, we voluntarily measure and disclose our greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions pursuant to the World Resources Institute Greenhouse Gas Protocol and the Carbon Disclosure Project. We've formed a GHG interdisciplinary team to identify and manage risks related to carbon regulation, and company actions in response to those risks. Questar's management reviews its climate change risks and strategies with Questar's Board of Directors.

We intend to be part of America's climate-change solution. Our corporate mission is to find, produce and deliver clean, abundant, affordable–and American–natural gas. We believe that greater use of natural gas must be part of America's carbon solution. We can cut CO2 emissions in half by using natural gas instead of coal to produce electricity. We can cut CO2 emissions by 30% by running our cars on natural gas instead of gasoline. We can cut CO2 emissions by as much as 90% by heating our homes with natural gas instead of other fossil fuels.

Questar relentlessly seeks to cut energy waste and improve energy efficiency in all company operations. We've implemented one of the most effective energy conservation programs in the country. Questar intends to be part of the climate change solution.

Keith O. Rattie
Chairman, President and CEO