The term "environment" when used in business, represents the combination of conditions and influences that impact the way business is done, both within and outside of the organization. As a true global player with operations in 40 countries, Caterpillar Inc. has positioned itself not only as a market leader, but also as an ambassador of goodwill and social responsibility. The policies that spring from within their internal environment address the external one and aspire to transform it for the better.