Omya is a leading global producer of industrial minerals – mainly derived from calcium carbonate, dolomite and perlite – and a worldwide distributor of specialty chemicals.
The company provides a wealth of innovative product solutions that contribute to its customers’ competitiveness and productivity in multiple industries such as Construction, Paper & Board, Polymers, Food and Personal & Home Care. Omya further provides Environmental Solutions targeting the agriculture, water and energy markets.
Founded in 1884 in Switzerland, Omya has a global presence extending to more than 160 locations in over 50 countries with 9,000 employees.
Committed to implementing the principles of sustainability at all company levels, Omya provides added value products and services from responsibly sourced materials to meet the essential needs of current and future generations.
| Facility | Crisis management and communications preparedness | Review | Training |
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| Omya Canada Inc – Usine Saint-Armand | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Commitments and accountability | Planning and implementation | Training, behaviour and culture | Monitoring and reporting | Performance | |
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| Omya Canada Inc – Usine Saint-Armand |
AAA
AA
A
B
C
| Tailings management policy and commitment | Tailings management system | Assigned accountability and responsibility | Annual tailings management review | Operation, maintenance and surveillance (OMS) manual | |
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| Omya Canada Inc – Usine Saint-Armand |
AAA
AA
A
B
C
| Commitment, accountability and communications | Conservation planning and implementation | Reporting | |
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| Omya Canada Inc – Usine Saint-Armand |
AAA
AA
A
B
C
| Energy use and greenhouse gas emissions management | Energy use and greenhouse gas emissions reporting systems | Energy and greenhouse gas emissions performance targets | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Omya Canada Inc – Usine Saint-Armand |
AAA
AA
A
B
C
| Water governance | Operational water management | Watershed-scale planning | Water reporting and performance | |
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| Omya Canada Inc – Usine Saint-Armand |
AAA
AA
A
B
C
| Facility | Total Direct Emissions (Tonnes CO2e) | Total Indirect Emissions (Tonnes CO2e) | Total Emissions | Total Energy Use (GJ) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omya Canada Inc – Usine Saint-Armand | 1514 |
| International Initiatives | ||
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| Industry Sustainability Initiatives | ICMM Sustainable Development Framework |
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WGC Conflict Free Gold Standard |
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ISO 14001 - EMS Standard |
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| Management System Standards | UN Global Compact |
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| International Voluntary Initiatives | Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative |
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Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights |
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OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises |
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AA 1000 |
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| Reporting, Disclosure and Transparency Standards | Global Reporting Initiative |
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CDP |
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Water Disclosure Project |
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Carbon Pricing Leadership Coalition |
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IFC Social and Environmental Performance Standards |
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| Financing Standards | Dow Jones Sustainability Index |
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| Listed on Socially Responsible Investing Indices | Jantzi Social Index |
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Responsible Jewellery |
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| Industry Sustainability Initiatives | International Cyanide Code |
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Kimberley Process |
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Omya | 2023 | TSM Letter of Assurance
Omya | Omya Canada Inc – Usine Saint-Armand | 2023 | Verification Summary Report
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