The EHSMS is implemented as part of Agilent's overall business processes through which we develop EHS-related objectives and targets. Proposed objectives are developed annually by cross-functional teams and then reviewed and approved, as appropriate, by senior management.

The EHS performance areas covered within this report include the related objectives for 2003 and those we have set for 2004. If we have not set a company-wide objective in a certain area, then we describe our general strategy for managing performance in that area.

Agilent sets company-wide objectives and targets, which our sites use as one of their guides for setting local objectives and targets. The system is designed to provide a company-wide process that takes into account local factors and operations.