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ENVIRONMENT
Becoming a model for sustainable regional development
In 2007, UNESCO has designated the greater Baie-Comeau region as a Biosphere Reserve, which today tailors a model for sustainable regional development on the international scale.
Baie-Comeau Port Corporation is an ambassador of this vision. This guides it in its sustainable development policies and fundamental values ​​which are respected in each of its actions.
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Moreover, we recognize that port activities are possible because of Pessamit Nitassinan exploitation. In this context, an agreement has been signed between the Port Corporation and the Innu Council in 2016 to improve communities development with respect for the Nitassinan.
To implement its sustainable development vision, the Port Corporation has undertaken several projects:
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Partnership framework and development agreement with the Innu Council of Pessamit;
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Establishment of permanent advisory committees with all port stakeholders;
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Support policy for the community and for structuring socio-economic projects
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Local and responsible procurement policy
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Development of research initiatives in the Baie des Anglais, in collaboration with universities and research institutes
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Port management continuous improvement
To know more about the Manicouagan-Uapishka Biosphere Reserve
Green Marine
The Baie-Comeau Port Management Corporation is committed to conducting its operations in a sustainable manner. The Port has been a Green Marine participant since 2022.
Green Marine is an environmental certification program that stems from a voluntary initiative by the maritime industry to exceed regulatory requirements. Green Marine is a rigorous, transparent, and inclusive program that prioritizes environmental issues to address key environmental issues such as air, water, and soil quality, biodiversity, and community relations. The Green Marine program derives its uniqueness from the support it receives from environmental organizations and government agencies.
To receive their certification, participants must benchmark their annual environmental performance, have their results verified by an accredited external verifier and agree to publish their individual results.
