Social Impact
At Arctic Canadian, we believe people are our most important asset. Therefore, we are fully committed to the health, safety and well-being of our employees and to establishing strong, lasting and respectful relationships with the people and communities with whom we work.
This includes working collaboratively with Indigenous and local community leaders, stakeholder groups and governments, by sharing information and engaging to better understand their needs and expectations. To meet our commitment to help protect the Northern environment we operate in, we maintain a high standard of environmental stewardship throughout all phases of our operations.
Sustainability at Arctic Canadian
Arctic Canadian is committed to the safety and well-being of our people and the communities in which we operate, mitigating our environmental impact and delivering ethically produced natural diamonds.
SAFETY
Our goal: To continuously improve our safety performance and culture.
Our approach: To continuously learn, share and improve safety by meaningful worker engagement and safety leadership. We are committed to providing a safe work environment.
HEALTH
Our goal: To enhance the health and well-being of our people.
Our approach: To promote and deliver occupational health services to our people; ensuring personal health, wellness, and the prevention of workplace related illnesses.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY
Our goal: To protect the environment, through responsible and innovative resource development.
Our approach: Foster a culture of environmental stewardship and respect within our workforce, in-line with Indigenous, Government and Regulatory values and expectations.
PEOPLE
Our goal: To build and sustain a high-performing workforce.
Our approach: To commit to a high performance and purpose-led culture, in which everyone demonstrates care and accountability.
RISK MANAGEMENT
Our goal: To identify and effectively manage risk.
Our approach: To maintain a working environment where risk management is proactive and integrated into daily operations; following a strong process of assessment, development,
and monitoring of critical risks.
STAKEHOLDER COMMITMENT
Our goal: Establish positive and collaborative relationships with our key internal and external stakeholders.
Our approach: To communicate openly and honestly, support local programs and contribute to the communities in which we operate.
COMPLIANCE
Our goal: To fulfill our obligations and requirements as an industry leader.
Our approach: To maintain integrity with community commitments and regulations and to promote collaboration with our partners and stakeholders.
CREATING VALUE
Our goal: To maximize profit and opportunities for the benefit of our stakeholders.
Our approach: To set and achieve business objectives through continuous improvement and innovation.
CONTINUAL IMPROVEMENT
Our goal: To achieve excellence in Health Safety and Environmental culture by the implementation of identified best practices.
Our approach: To set objectives and targets for continuous improvement in areas that include occupational health and safety, prevention of pollution, waste management, processed kimberlite disposal management, progressive reclamation, biodiversity conservation, energy use, greenhouse gas emissions and water use.
Ekati Plus Community Development Program
Arctic Canadian invests in innovative projects that support healthy, vibrant Northern communities through the Ekati Plus Community Development Program. We identify needs and opportunities and invest in viable solutions, helping communities become resilient, resourceful and ready for the future. The Ekati Plus Program assists communities achieve their goals by providing financial assistance or in-kind support for sustainable projects that benefit the people of the North.
To learn more about our application criteria and how submit a proposal for funding, download the Ekati Plus brochure.
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Ekati Plus Post-Secondary Scholarship Program
At Arctic Canadian, we are focused on building a stronger North by assisting Northerners to achieve their career goals. An important part of strengthening our workforce in the Northwest Territories is through education, growth and development of Northerners.
Download the application to learn more about the program criteria and how to apply.
Northern and Indigenous Business
