Ethics and Sustainability - St Marys Cement

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Ethics & Sustainability

For our business, sustainability means serving customers and growing responsibly, while respecting the present and future needs of the environment, society, and the communities where we operate. We achieve this by researching, developing and using eco-efficient processes and advanced materials to provide world-class products and support for the North American construction industry.

Building a sustainable future

Our view includes not only environmental impacts but also promoting healthy lifestyles, building a diverse team and adding value to the communities surrounding our operations and to society at large.

Planting trees - One of the ways VCNA takes care of the land we use for our operations

2030 Sustainability Commitments

St. Marys Cement emphasizes its commitment to sustainability through eco-efficient processes, community engagement, and innovation. We value safety, ethical practices, and environmental stewardship, aiming to reduce emissions and waste. These initiatives reflect St. Marys Cement’s dedication to supporting both the environment and the communities where we operate.

Economic

St Marys Cement’s products are an essential part of the development and renewal of buildings and infrastructure. Cement-based products are found in every aspect of daily life, including buildings, bridges, highways and sidewalks.

Our company’s goal of economic sustainability is to manage a business that is economically viable, environmentally sound and socially responsible. It involves using the assorted assets of the company efficiently, to allow it to continue functioning profitability over time. Achieving this goal requires participation from all employees and stakeholders of the business, both to determine future needs and to identify and implement innovative and appropriate solutions.

The primary mission of St Marys Cement is to make a profit for reinvestment in the perpetuity of its business activities. Financial health assures sustainable management so that social and environmental concerns are part and parcel of the way the company does business.

Assuring growth, competitiveness, innovation and business perpetuity, while working to promote these principles throughout the following links in the value chain, St Marys Cement is dedicated to develop the following key relationships on a sustainable basis:

Customers – long-term relationships strengthened by trust, shared value, innovation, and preference.
Employees – meritocracy and contribution to results in a workplace climate that favors human and organizational development.
Suppliers – alignment of values and sustainable practices as key factors in competitiveness and loyalty building.
Shareholders, investors & markets – value creation through business ventures with integrity and transparency.
Government & public policy – proactive participation in a public agenda for sustainable development.

The viability of our business depends on the resources of healthy ecosystems – fresh water, clean air, robust biodiversity, productive land – the new picture of how to prosper in business is emerging.

Environment

It is only through a multi-faceted approach that we can reduce our environmental footprint and do our part in achieving a net zero future through decarbonization. We are committed to making positive changes for our environment and to creating a sustainable world for future generations to thrive.

Sustainable products and services

We have a responsibility to help reduce the carbon footprint of our industry. That’s why all St Marys Cement plants are producing Portland Limestone Cement (PLC), as a proven lower-carbon and sustainable solution.