In 1996, the Indiana Department of Environmental Management organized the Partners for Pollution Prevention (Partners). These Partners had a proven interest in pollution prevention based upon their involvement in grants, awards, and other programs. The Partners provided a forum to discuss and share pollution prevention successes and to advise IDEM on pollution prevention policies and programs.
Since that time, the Partners have grown and consist of approximately 100 organizations. Many have received Governor's Awards for Environmental Excellence for their outstanding contribution to Indiana's environment.
In 2024, the Partners officially rebranded themselves as the Partners for Sustainability to reflect the work that goes beyond the concepts of pollution prevention and incorporates the best sustainability business practices that are currently being implemented by organizations across our state.
You may become a Partner if your company, organization, or business signs the Partners Pledge, certifies that the company is working toward meeting the requirements of the Partners Pledge, and continues to operate with these goals in mind. Partners must also have good environmental, health and safety records.
Unresolved compliance issues or enforcement actions involving your facility may prevent participation in the Partners for Sustainability. Compliance related eligibility determinations will be handled on a case-by-case basis. If you are unsure of your facility's compliance status, please contact IDEM’s Office of Program Support (OPS) to inquire.
Membership is free, voluntary, and is contingent on your organization supporting the Partners Pledge
Mission
The Partners for Sustainability champion sustainability, pollution prevention, and environmental stewardship programs in businesses and organizations by promoting successful sustainability practices and approaches to achieve measurable reduction of pollution in Indiana.
Vision
Indiana becomes a place where people embrace sustainability and pollution prevention as a means to live and prosper in a clean environment, while enjoying and preserving our natural resources forever.
Partners Brochure
A Partners for Pollution Prevention brochure [PDF] is available for download. (A new brochure for the Partners for Sustainability will be posted as soon as it becomes available.)
In September 2023, The Partners Executive Committee held their 26th Annual P2 Conference. A group photo was taken of participating members.
Executive Committee Members (2024)
- Aunna Huber Fadness, Acuity Environmental Solutions
- Ben McKnight, Electro-Spec, Inc.
- Daniel Stevens, Allegion - Von Duprin, LLC
- Jean Fix, Indiana Department of Environmental Management
- Kristin Belcredi, Keramida Inc.
- Lynn Partridge, Environmental Remediation Services, Inc. (advisory role)
- Margaret Welton, Purdue University EEE
- Michael Foster, Eli Lilly and Company
- Ron Rothgerber, Kimball International, Inc.
- Kevin Conkright, AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
- Teresa Colson, Allison Transmission
- Krista McKenna, Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.
- Morgan Saltsgiver, Cummins, Inc.
- Wendy Krause, Heidelberg Materials Midwest Agg., Inc.
- Laura Groom, Rolls-Royce Corporation
- Julie L. Rhodes, Indiana Department of Environmental Management