The environment
Our commitment to the environment extends throughout the Terasen group of companies. From water, land and air we are committed to supporting community growth, sustainability and environmental protection.
As part of our commitment to the environment:
- We train employees to be aware of and meet their responsibilities for environmental protection.
- We integrate environmental protection measures into all elements of our business.
- We communicate openly with stakeholders about the environmental impact of our activities, and respond promptly to their concerns.
- We work with industry associations, governments and other stakeholders to establish standards for the environment appropriate for our business.
- We use resources efficiently and effectively.
We've also committed to:
- setting targets and objectives for environmental performance
- incorporating safety and environmental performance measures into our corporate goals and objectives and employee compensation system
- participating in research programs to determine the impact of our products and processes on the environment
In the workplace:
We've put in place the following programs to help us use resources more efficiently and effectively:
- industrial waste recycling
- office waste recycling
- salvage shop operations
- greenhouse gas management program