ABOUT US
Community relations
Recyclage Carbonne Varennes will make every effort to build strong ties with the local business community, the community of Varennes, as well as the surrounding areas. We believe that working with other companies in the area not only creates strategic partnerships, but also ensures active participation in the community’s economic development.
People and the environment are at the heart of our priorities
Recyclage Carbonne Varennes aims to minimize the impact of its site while maximizing the positive impacts for the region. The company has obtained all necessary authorizations to begin construction and is committed to complying with all standards in force. Choosing to build on a former industrial site also minimizes the impact on the local area and population.
For example, on June 7, as part of World Environment Week 2024, RCV took part in cleaning up the riverbanks near the site. The event brought together approximately 40 participants, and in just a few hours, some 1,000 kilograms of waste were collected. This activity was added to the Mission 1000 tonnes results.
Memberships
Recyclage Carbonne Varennes is an active member of the Joint Municipal Industry Committee (JMIC), a voluntary group of representatives from various authorities, businesses, and citizens of Varennes.
Recyclage Carbonne Varennes is also a member of the Association industrielle de Varennes (AIV). The goal of this association is to listen to citizens’ concerns and find solutions.
Recyclage Carbonne Varennes is a member of the Chambre de commerce et d’industrie de la Rive-Sud (CCIRS), which acts as a catalyst for economic growth on the South Shore, as well as a recognized representative for the business community, public, and various levels of government.
Commitment to Responsible Care®
As a member of the Chemistry Industry Association of Canada (CIAC), Recyclage Carbonne Varennes is committed to the ethics, principles, and codes of Responsible Care®.
To that end, RCV makes the following commitments:
- Continually work to improve people’s lives and the environment, while striving to do no harm.
- Be accountable and responsible to the public, especially our local communities, who have the right to understand the risks and benefits of what we do.
- Take preventive action to protect health and the environment.
- Innovate for safer products and processes that conserve resources, minimize waste, and provide added value.
- Engage with our business partners to ensure the stewardship and security of our products, services, and raw materials throughout their life cycles.
- Understand and meet expectations for social responsibility.
- Work with all stakeholders for public policy and standards that enhance sustainability, act to advance legal requirements, and meet or exceed their formal requirements and intended goals.
- Promote awareness of Responsible Care® at all levels, demonstrate visible leadership, and inspire others to commit to these principles throughout the chemistry product value chain.
To learn more, visit the Chemistry Industry Association of Canada (CIAC) website.
What mitigation measures are planned?
Recyclage Carbonne Varennes has implemented mitigation measures to reduce the impact of road transport generated by its activities. Truck drivers will be informed and made aware that citizens live close to the site. They will use only the section of Route 132 where trucks are permitted. A number of mitigation measures are under discussion with the Joint Municipal Industry Committee and the Association industrielle de Varennes.
