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.

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.

Économique

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:

​​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.

Environnement

Ce n’est qu’au moyen d’une approche multidimensionnelle que nous pouvons réduire notre empreinte environnementale et faire notre part pour atteindre un avenir carboneutre grâce à la décarbonisation. Nous sommes déterminés à apporter des changements positifs pour notre environnement et à créer un monde durable pour les générations futures.

Sustainable products and services

Nous avons la responsabilité de contribuer à réduire l’empreinte carbone de notre industrie. C’est pourquoi toutes les usines de Ciment St Marys produisent du ciment Portland à base de calcaire (CPC), une solution éprouvée à faibles émissions de carbone et durable.