Undersea Breathing Systems, Inc.

 

Mission Statement

While society is only now beginning to recognize the importance of the world’s oceans, divers have treasured the living seas for many decades. While they appreciate the beauty and mystery of the undersea world, they also understand their position as outsiders in an alien and sometimes hostile environment. Within that environment, human life is protected only by the quality of the breathing gas and equipment by which it is sustained.

Undersea Breathing Systems, Inc. is dedicated to providing superior life support products and systems for the diving industry while at the same time maintaining an environmentally sensitive approach to products, such as lubricants and filters. By using advanced technology, UBS supplies non-toxic, environmentally friendly products as an alternative to products typically environmentally detrimental. We continue to strive towards providing exceptional underwater life support systems for humans while protecting the beauty and mystery of the undersea world.

Environmental Philosophy

Undersea Breathing Systems, Inc. believes that everyone must care for the environment and our natural resources. We are committed to constantly improve our environmental performance as part of a balance between financial prosperity, ecological prosperity, and the preservation of our natural resources.

To this end, we commit to carrying out our business goals by:

  • Minimizing the impact of our operations on the environment by reducing consumption of raw materials and production of hazardous waste and toxic materials
  • Using manufacturing products, when available, which are recyclable and biodegradable
  • Reducing packaging and promotional materials by taking advantage of global technology
  • Striving, in practice and procedures, for superior environmental performance where it is economically achievable and results in environmental benefit

 
  • Informing and educating customers and industry leaders to the consequences of environmentally harmful practices
  • Seek the cooperation of all our suppliers and contractors to ensure that the goods and services they provide are environmentally sound
  • Educate and motivate our employees to work according to stated environmental policies
  • Communicate openly about our environmental responsibilities and report on our environmental performance annually

1% of all profits from the Nitrox Shop
are donated to Global Seas Foundation,
a not for profit agency helping to preserve our planet's oceans.