corporate governance

 Central to our culture is our belief that we have an obligation to our employees, suppliers, customers, local communities, shareholders, and the environment to operate our business sustainably. We are committed to developing respectful and positive relationships with all our stakeholders and contributing positively to society. 

We believe Inclusion and Diversity is everybody's business, it is the right thing to do, and it is imperative for the long-term sustainable success of our business.   We are an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, national or ethnic origin, language, religion, political beliefs, sexual orientation, or physical ability. 

 Safety is our first priority. We believe our people are our greatest asset, and we are committed to providing a safe, secure, and healthy work environment for all. Our approach to safety goes beyond compliance and seeks to achieve continuous improvement. To manage risk and improve performance, we utilize an integrated framework that builds upon the policies, strategies and standards that are developed and implemented across the Company. We expect safety engagement at all levels of the Company, supported by effective management systems that are fit for purpose and internal controls that include monitoring and reporting against relevant metrics. 

We believe respect for human rights is fundamental to the way we do business and is part of our core values across all of our business activities and operations. Consistent with that commitment, we have chosen to adopt a Human Rights Policy at the highest level of our Company. which is consistent with the framework established by the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights.

We are  committed to conducting our business and operations in accordance with the highest ethical standards and all applicable laws, regulations, and rules, including full compliance with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (Canada) ("PIPEDA") .

Our  core values of respect, integrity, teamwork, and accountability serve as a foundation of doing business the right way with customers and communities and our suppliers. In everything we do, we hold ourselves accountable to the highest industry standards and our own stringent requirements for ethical conduct. This is not only the right thing to do but also critical to maintaining trust and our social license to operate   Our suppliers play a vital role in helping us deliver the promises we make and live by our guiding principles and core values. Our Supplier code of conduct, which draws upon internationally recognized standards and our Code of Conduct, sets our expectations of our suppliers and their affiliates or subcontractors.