We use our management systems at Vulcan to guide our business conduct as well as our social, environmental and economic activities. These systems provide sustainable value by:
- Enhancing our safety values, and by seeking additional ways to promote and improve the quality of life of our workforce and community members
- Assessing, reducing and/or eliminating potential risks to employees, contractors, customers, the environment and the communities we serve
- Upholding ethical business practices and meeting or exceeding applicable legal and other requirements
- Understanding, promoting and upholding fundamental human rights within our sphere of influence, respecting the traditional rights of indigenous peoples and valuing cultural heritage
- Encouraging a diverse workforce and providing a work environment in which everyone is treated fairly, with respect, and with ample opportunities to reach their full potential
- Promoting efficient use of resources and energy, including reducing and preventing pollution
- Promoting biodiversity by assessing and considering ecological values in current and future operation and land use planning
- Effectively managing land resources throughout the mining lifecycle, from the permitting process through reclamation or other reuse
- Encouraging and supporting open, honest and regular engagement with the communities we serve, and considering their views in our decision making
- Developing relationships that foster sustainability within our communities and that enhance economic benefits from our operations
- Promoting responsible use and life cycle management of our products, including recycle and reuse
- Regularly reviewing and publicly reporting on our performance and progress