Waste Management Environmental Policy
As Canada's leading provider of comprehensive
waste management services, Waste Management is based in Burlington
Ontario with operations across Canada. As a responsible corporation
we are committed to protecting human health, natural resources
and the environment through sound business practices and waste
management operations. We will regularly communicate with and
support the environmental needs of our neighbours in the communities
in which we do business.
Applicability
The principles of this policy apply on all owned
and leased properties and at all contracted operations across
Canada.
Continuous Improvement
We will routinely review all of our operations
to identify potential impacts and our environmental programs to
identify preferred management practices to ensure the company
adheres to the principles of continuous improvement and prevention
of pollution. We will maintain a training program to ensure that
each Waste Management employee has the skills and knowledge to
ensure that environmental protection standards are observed and
enforced at all times.
Regulatory Compliance
We will work closely with regulatory agencies
and industry associations to affect the development of sound environmental
protection policies, procedures and legislation. We will as a
minimum, assure compliance with our legal requirements and other
requirements to which Waste Management subscribes.
Audit and Corrective Action
We will conduct environmental audits of our operations
and facilities and respond to any deficiencies we may find. We
will take corrective action to ensure we meet the company's policies
and all legislated requirements.
Monitoring & Review
Our board of directors and executive management
will regularly monitor the environmental management system to
ensure adherence to the principles of this policy across the country.
Environmental goals and objectives will be established, reviewed
and approved during management review.