Noranda Recycling is committed to the implementation of sustainable development
and provide the resources necessary to:
STRIVE to be leaders in environment, health and safety management by
minimizing our impact on and risks to our employees, the public, our
communities, our customers and the natural environment, throughout all stages
of our business activities;
MEET or surpass applicable environmental, health, hygiene, safety,
emergency preparedness and response legislation, and other requirements to
which the companies subscribe;
ESTABLISH clear and meaningful objectives and targets through active
participation with employees, governments and communities of interest for the
implementation of site-specific environment, safety and health management
activities;
IMPLEMENT management systems to address risks, pollution prevention,
environment, health, safety and energy efficiency and perform regular audits to
ensure continuous improvement;
CONSIDER social issues in the making of our business decisions, including
the long-term sustainability of communities;
FACILITATE dialogue with communities of interest in order to anticipate
and address relevant issues of sustainability;
MAINTAIN and promote product stewardship, recycling and waste
minimization programs to protect employees, the public, suppliers, customers
and the environment;
DEVELOP and acquire scientific knowledge and technologies that can assist
in continually improving safe and efficient processes and use of our products;
ENSURE all our activities are conducted in a responsible and ethical
manner;
PROMOTE employee awareness of this policy, and provide the necessary
resources for employees to integrate environment, health and safety into their
activities; and
COMMUNICATE our progress on achieving sustainability openly and on a
timely basis with employees, the public, governments, and other communities of
interest.
These principles guide the actions of Noranda Recycling Inc. and their employees
and contractors while maintaining the sustainability of the natural environment
upon which we are all dependent