Breakwater Resources Ltd., its subsidiaries and employees are committed to protecting the surroundings in which we operate. As a mine development company, our business, by its very nature, is intrusive on the environment. This brings with it added risks and additional responsibilities. We accept that these responsibilities are part of the cost of doing business in the mining industry.
Breakwater is committed to the concept of sustainable development which requires balancing good stewardship in the protection of human health and the natural environment with the need for economic growth. Diligent application of technically proven and economically feasible environmental protection measures will be exercised throughout exploration, mining, processing and decommissioning activities to meet the requirements of legislation and to ensure the adoption of best management practices.
To implement this policy Breakwater will:
- access, plan, construct and operate its facilities in compliance with all applicable legislation providing for the protection of the environment, employees and the public;
- Apply cost-effective best management practices to advance environmental protection and to minimize environmental risks;
- maintain an active, continuing, self-monitoring program to ensure compliance with government and Company requirements;
- foster research directed at expanding scientific knowledge of the impact of industry’s activities on the environment, of environment/economy linkages and of improved treatment of technologies;
- work pro-actively with government and the public in the development of equitable, cost-effective and realistic laws for the protection of the environment; and enhance communications and understanding with governments, employees and the public.
George E. Pirie
President and Chief Executive Officer
Environment
Breakwater has an established environmental policy, which has been communicated to all employees, and sets overarching goals against which performance can be continuously measured. To this end, the Company has recently enhanced the organizational structure to increase its level of environmental diligence.
Safety
Breakwater is committed to safeguarding the health and well-being of its employees. The Company believes that losses due to personal injury and property damage can be controlled through good management systems and practices, combined with employer involvement and co-operation. Through a co-operative and diligent effort, Breakwater’s safety performance at all sites was satisfactory for the year.
In furtherance of our commitments to the environment and to the health and safety of our employees Breakwater has established and maintains an environmental, health and safety committee to assist the directors of the Corporation in carrying out the Board's oversight responsibility for Breakwater's environmental, health and safety policies and activities and monitoring and reviewing our performance in respect of environmental, health and safety matters.
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Environmental Health and Safety Committee Charter