Sustainability

Sustainability at Mikisew Group

Mikisew Group aspires to be a leader in corporate sustainability. We are committed to the journey—as a business partner, an employer, a community member, an environmental steward and a value creator for our shareholder. It is through sustainability that we stay true to the goals of the Mikisew Cree First Nation to be responsible keepers of our land whilst delivering superior customer service, strong financial results, and positioning the company for a strong future.

At Mikisew Group, sustainability is at the core of how we operate to best serve our customers, care for the environment, secure profits and drive long-term prosperity. Sustainability is a business method that ensures safety, efficiency and responsibility in a manner that protects our employees, communities, and the environment, now and for future generations.

Our daily operations align business performance with a commitment to environmental, social and community stewardship encompassing three elements:

1Reduce the environmental footprint of our operations

  • Partner with our clients to minimize community and
    environmental impacts.

  • Reduce fuel, energy, water and other resources utilized in
    our operations.

  • Increase recycling and reuse efforts through waste
    minimization.

  • Manage the Mikisew Group supply chain in consideration
    of environmental effects and good governance.

2Engage openly on sustainability issues

  • Communicate regularly with customers, employees, internal First Nation, and external stakeholders on sustainability issues, goals and efforts.

  • Provide opportunities to customers, suppliers, employees and communities to actively participate in sustainability programs.

3Support sustainable development

  • Collaborate with our shareholder—the Mikisew Cree First Nation, our customers, and the broader community to grow sustainably while considering social, economic and environmental effects.