ESG Pillars
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Environment
At Vertex, environmental stewardship is both an internal commitment and a service we deliver to our clients. We continue to invest in research and development to strengthen our sustainability offerings and contribute to the development of environmental innovation and solutions. Our teams lead projects in reclamation, remediation, emissions management, and resource efficiency, helping customers meet their sustainability goals while reducing impacts across entire supply chains. By embedding environmental responsibility into our business model, we strive to ensure that growth and sustainability move forward together. -
Social
At Vertex, we recognize that the people we work alongside and the communities we work within are at the heart of our success. We have built strong partnerships in local communities, including with many Indigenous Nations across Canada, and continue to expand opportunities for underrepresented groups within our workforce. We are committed to creating lasting social benefits through meaningful employment, training, and leadership development, as well as investing in charitable initiatives that strengthen the communities where we operate. By encouraging acceptance, respect, and collaboration, we build stronger connections and long-term value for our stakeholders. -
Health & Safety
At Vertex, safety is a core value and central to how we operate. We foster a proactive safety culture by empowering our teams to identify, communicate, and mitigate risks before work begins. Through continuous training, engagement, and oversight, we embed health & safety into every level of our operations and supply chain. This commitment ensures our employees, clients, and communities can count on us to deliver services with the highest standard of care, while protecting the well-being of people as our top priority. -
Governance
At Vertex, we uphold strong governance to guide decisions that are transparent, ethical, and accountable. We are committed to clear disclosure and robust governance practices that support long-term value creation. Accountability is prioritized at both the Board and management levels, with decisions made through integrity and oversight. By fostering trust and confidence through effective governance, we strengthen our ability to achieve business objectives and deliver sustainable outcomes for our employees, clients, and communities.
By The Numbers
7299
0.47
48%
830
25%
53%
At Vertex, safety comes first. It is embedded in our values and integrated into every level of our operations. We foster a culture where health, safety, and environmental responsibility guide our decisions and actions. Through teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement, everyone contributes to strengthening our Health and Safety Management System.
Everyone working with or for Vertex is responsible for following our policies, standards, and procedures, while protecting themselves, their colleagues, our clients, and the environment. We are committed to safeguarding our employees, contractors, customers, and the communities in which we operate.
Safety is considered in every job, process, and decision, from planning through execution. Our goal is to achieve and maintain excellence in health, safety, and environmental performance by preventing injuries, occupational illnesses, unsafe practices, and environmental impacts.
We are committed to delivering high-quality work without compromising safety or environmental protection. By combining experience, expertise, and disciplined execution, we approach even the most complex projects with safety at the forefront.
OUR COMMITMENT
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Vertex is committed to conducting our operations in a manner that protects the health and safety of our employees, contractors, the public, and our communities.
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We are committed to applying the knowledge, expertise, and resources necessary to protect the environment and minimize our environmental impact.
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Safety and environmental protection will never be compromised for cost, schedule, or productivity.
SAFETY REGISTRIES
