With over 35 years of experience in mineral exploration in natural environments, Vior is fully aware of the fragility of ecosystems and the importance of their preservation. While mining and exploration activities can have social and environmental impacts, Vior is committed to taking a cautious and thoughtful approach to exploration activities in order to minimize, or even avoid, these impacts. The corporation works closely with host communities to align objectives and foster mutually beneficial outcomes, with a view to long-term collaboration.
Sustainable Development Policy
Vior has adopted a sustainable development policy that reflects the corporation’s goals in this regard. This policy is based on Vior’s long-established best practices and is inspired by the e3 Plus framework: A Framework for Responsible Exploration, developed by the Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC). This framework aims to provide exploration companies with the tools and information needed to adopt best practices in social responsibility, environmental stewardship, community engagement, and health and safety. Vior applies these principles, supported by its corporate governance guidelines and code of ethics, throughout its daily operations. The corporation also encourages all its suppliers and consultants to adhere to the same standards.
RESPONSIBLE GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Responsible governance applies to all of the corporation’s activities. It is rooted in compliance with laws and regulations and is based on integrity, transparency, accountability, cooperation, and continuous improvement.
All members of management and employees are required to adhere to Vior’s code of ethics. Everyone is aware of the corporation’s environmental and social responsibilities and works continuously to improve work practices. Each project is planned and managed with a sustainable development perspective, with the objective of minimizing or avoiding impacts on the environment and host communities.
HEALTH AND SAFETY
Vior considers health and safety to be core values. Throughout its exploration activities, the corporation complies with all applicable health and safety laws and standards. It implements best practices to ensure the health and safety of its employees and local populations. One of the main goals is to provide employees with a healthy and safe workplace, with a strong focus on prevention.
DIALOGUE AND COMMUNICATION
Sharing the land is essential, and this coexistence must be based on proactive, open, and transparent communication, in a spirit of mutual respect and collaboration. Vior is committed to establishing constructive dialogue and acting in good faith in its interactions with local authorities, Indigenous communities, government agencies, host communities, stakeholders, and other land users.
ENVIRONMENT
The corporation complies with all applicable environmental protection laws and regulations during its exploration activities. Vior is committed to minimizing its ecological footprint and promoting best environmental practices wherever it operates.
SOCIO-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF HOST COMMUNITIES
The corporation aims to generate positive local benefits and contribute to local development whenever possible. It supports this goal by creating constructive and mutually beneficial partnerships, aligned with the visions and priorities of host communities.
ETHICAL CONDUCT
Vior implements management procedures that promote honesty, integrity, transparency, and accountability. The corporation conducts all its operations and interactions in an ethical manner and does not tolerate or associate with any behavior that runs counter to its ethical principles.
HUMAN RIGHTS
Vior ensures respect for human rights across all its activities, for its employees, suppliers, consultants, and local populations alike. All members of management and employees are fully aware of their responsibilities in this regard. Vior also encourages its suppliers and consultants to adhere to the corporation’s human rights policy.
RISK MANAGEMENT
Vior rigorously assesses the risks and challenges associated with each exploration project. This approach involves careful planning of exploration activities, with particular attention to the applicable legal and regulatory framework, potential impacts on host communities and the environment, and ensuring the health and safety of its employees.