HEMMERA'S ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY Hemmera fully supports the principle of sustainable development, and demonstrates this in its operations and own activities by committing to: Integrate environmental concerns with operational, financial, safety, health, economic development and other relevant concerns in our decision-making;   Bring forward to our clients and partners the best thinking and practice in environmental management, as well as recommending practical and innovative solutions for their consideration;   Lead our industry by meeting or exceeding the letter and spirit of provincial environmental laws and, where appropriate, to be compatible with federal and international environmental standards;   Improve the level of awareness of our employees about environmental and health benefits and risks of operational decisions, and to encourage and recognize leadership and expertise in the actions of our employees;   Apply environmentally responsible and safe management practices to the procurement, handling, storage, transportation and disposal of hazardous substances in our operations;   Integrate environmental considerations into our purchasing policies and practices;   Seek innovative and cost effective ways of reducing the use of raw materials, toxic substances, energy, water and other resources, and reducing the generation of waste and noise associated with our operations; and   Continuously assess the potential for improvements in our environmental performance.