 cost, but also in function of environmental and social criteria.
- Prioritize use of eco-efficient local resources, local production and the protection of basic workers’ rights, as recognized by the International Labour Organization (ILO);
- Favour purchase of goods and services designed and transported in an ecological manner;
- Favour reduced, recyclable packaging, made from recyclable or recycled materials;
- Take product elimination into account when making purchasing decisions;
- Make a simple and efficient procurement guide available to buyers;
This environmental outlook regarding management of purchases will guide the decision makers in the acquisition of durable, reusable, recyclable, recycled, less polluting products, which generate little waste and respect social standards.
Limitation and healthy management of dangerous products
We wish to limit the use of all dangerous products that may have an impact on the environment.
Waste which has the most negative impact on the environment are toxic or otherwise dangerous materials. To avoid any type of contamination or damage to health, strict measures for treating, handling and safely eliminating these materials must be implemented by the company.
By applying the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS), our principal goal the protection of the environment and its employees.
Here are some of the different rules concerning dangerous materials management already being applied by the company, but which we are continually updating:
- Communicate information related to dangerous products. The main elements in WHMIS are made up of warnings on labels, material safety data sheets and training for workers;
- Reduce the consumption of dangerous, restricted or toxic materials, by substituting less harmful equivalent products, or natural or biodegradable products;
- Recover, recycle and eliminate dangerous products in a manner that is safe for employees and the surrounding population.
An environmental vision for the process of managing dangerous products requires strict measures and we have implemented such measures since it first began. Wanting to be a leader in eco-design, we intend to improve our practices each year.