SUSTAINABILITY
Graymont is committed to achieving industry leadership in sustainability — in accordance with its mission to deliver essential calcium-based solutions to meet the world’s changing needs.
Environmental Care
While proud of the fact that Graymont products are a big part of the solution in terms of addressing many of today’s environmental challenges, we recognize the inevitable impact on the environment resulting from Graymont’s own quarrying and production activities.
The Company’s strategy with respect to environmental care focuses primarily on three key areas that form the environmental pillars of the Graymont HSE Management System: air emissions, energy efficiency and waste reduction. Air emissions result largely from the combustion process utilized in Graymont’s lime kilns, as well as from uncontained “fugitive dust” that becomes airborne. A primary thrust here is to invest in fuel-efficient technologies for new or retrofitted production facilities, while working with best management practices and abatement technologies to prevent dust emissions.
The calcination of limestone to produce quick lime is an energy-intensive process. Improved energy efficiency translates into reduced levels of air pollutants and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Responsible use of resources enables Graymont to extend the life of those resources and further reduce the Company’s impact on the environment.
Scenic tourist rest area, dubbed
“the Shed” constructed as part of the
Marbleton Harmony Project.
Community Relations
Engaging in a meaningful way with key stakeholders such as governments, non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and communities — including First Nations and Indigenous peoples — is a prerequisite to successful operation and to building a sustainable long-term future for the organization.
Graymont believes that the foundation of being a good neighbour is open and honest communication. Accordingly, we endeavor to be proactive in communicating our plans and seeking community input, so that concerns and potential issues can be identified and addressed early on and factored into our decision-making.
Like all companies, Graymont is somewhat constrained in terms of available time and resources and the need to simultaneously address multiple priorities. Nevertheless, we strive to contribute in a significant way to the well-being and quality of life through investments in community programs, projects and activities, and by encouraging and supporting employee involvement in the broader community.
