Result of our 2008 Goals — Environment
Objective: Zero non-compliances with environmental laws and regulations.
Results:
- Not reached, nine non-compliances
Objective: 35% reduction in the intensity of perfluorocarbon emissions (PFCs) compared to 2006.
Results:
Objective: Signature of a voluntary agreement with the Government of Québec to reduce greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) for the 2008-2012 period.
Results:
Objective: Signature of an environmental performance agreement with the Ministère du Développement durable, de l’Environnement et des Parcs for the 2008-2015 period.
Results:
Objective: Signature of a voluntary agreement with Environment Canada to reduce polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) emissions at Baie-Comeau.
Results:
Objective: 50% reduction of waste landfilled in 2008 compared to 2000.
Results:
Objective: Development of a water consumption reduction plan.
Results:
- Reached, the plan has been developed but, given the economic crisis, the implementation schedule will have to be revised.
Objective: Completion of energy efficiency projects to achieve total savings of approximately 65 GWh.
Results:
- Reached, savings of 349 GWh
Objective: Evaluation of the potential of improving the energy efficiency of casthouse furnaces.
Results:
Objective: Evaluation of the potential of using biogas.
Results:
- Reached, evaluation completed but not conclusive.
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