Many die casters and foundries have found a way to remain competitive in this tight-fisted and uncertain era through the use of Environmental Management Systems (EMS). These facilities with EMSs have taken proactive steps to ensure environmental compliance while reducing costs, ensuring top management participation in environmental decision-making, and enhancing internal and external communications. Die casters and foundries have already realized the following benefits by implementing an EMS: Reduced operating costs; Improved environmental performance; Improved internal communication; A bolstered corporate image; and Enhanced environmental decision-making.