The respect and value we have for the people at the heart of our business means we want to be a good neighbour in the communities where we operate, an employer that respects the needs and aspirations of our workforce now and in the future, and a company that respects human rights in a culture of integrity.
ArcelorMittal Dofasco Land Acknowledgment
In the city of Hamilton, ArcelorMittal Dofasco lands are situated upon the traditional territories of the Erie, Neutral, HuronWendat, Haudenosaunee and Mississaugas. This land is covered by the Dish With One Spoon Wampum Belt Covenant, which was an agreement between the Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabek to share and care for the resources around the Great Lakes. We further acknowledge that this land is covered by the Between the Lakes Purchase, 1792, between the Crown and the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation.
Our approach: People
In addition, our business will only continue to be successful and sustainable if we can attract, develop and retain the best talent, and inspire the workforce of tomorrow. We have held a longstanding belief that “Our Strength is People.®” To that end, we know that attracting, building and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce brings important value both to our innovative working culture and to our employees’ wellbeing, and helps us attract from the widest talent pool.
Our number one priority is to ensure the safety, health, and wellbeing of everyone on our site
It is about protecting and enhancing their physical and mental wellbeing so they can be their best every day, and so can the company. To protect their physical safety, we work together to identify and remove unsafe conditions, have comprehensive processes and health and safety (H&S) standards in place that everyone follows…every shift, every job, every task. To maximize mental and physical wellbeing, we provide support for mind and body through medical screenings, fitness opportunities, injury rehabilitation and mental health resources. For our collective and individual success, we work to build a workplace where everyone feels welcomed, valued, respected and heard.
Our approach: Community
We have a significant presence, both on a physical scale and as an employer in our regional economy. We want our community to have confidence that we will anticipate and address the impacts we have on the local community or environment, see us as partners in local socio-economic development, and trust us to have an open dialogue if challenges arise.
Stakeholder Materiality and Sustainable Development Reporting and Disclosure
In Hamilton, we have a comprehensive track of partner opinions and business concerns through a Materiality exercise that provides us a strong understanding of the key social, environmental, technology and regulatory external trends, the key topics of concern to our stakeholders, and the implications of both for ArcelorMittal Dofasco’s business.
Our Materiality Assessment methodology includes: Understanding the business context,; identifying partners, identifying material topics, assessing the significance of material topics, prioritizing material topics and disclosure of our performance against the material topics.
Community grievances
We want to hear from our neighbours when they have questions or concerns about our operations, especially those related to emissions, odours or noise. We encourage community members to notify us as quickly as possible with such concerns and provide as much information as possible (time of day, detailed description, wind direction, etc.) so that we can investigate properly.
• To contact us by telephone call (905) 548-7200 and enter 0 - available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• To contact us by email write to environment.dofasco@arcelormittal.com - response may be delayed until the next business day depending on time of outreach
ArcelorMittal Dofasco participates in the ArcelorMittal’s Integrated Annual Review Report, a comprehensive report that describes the Group’s progress and performance in operating as and building a sustainable business.
ArcelorMittal Dofasco also publishes an annual Community Update which provides an overview of site performance. You can see the annual Community Updates here.
Community Investment for Social and Economic Wellbeing
We recognize our responsibility not only to our people but also the communities in which we operate. We want to be an active and welcomed member of the community. Our contributions include granting, volunteering, leadership and resources. It is a mix of these abilities and energies that makes a difference.
Corporate Community Investment Fund (CCIF)
The ArcelorMittal Dofasco Corporate Community Investment Fund (CCIF) supports local organizations in three areas:
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) programs
Health, focused on supporting youth mental health
Environment and Conservation with a particular focus on decarbonization and biodiversity
All granting from the CCIF is done proactively in partnership with the Hamilton Community Foundation. Grantees will be notified prior to the end of January each year if they have been selected.
Since WWII, our employees have voluntarily donated a portion of their paycheque to local causes through the Employee Donation Fund.
The Dofasco Employee Donations Fund was launched as the “Charity Chest” in 1943 by a group of employees. The Charity Chest was launched to support the Red Cross during World War II and had an ambitious goal of 100% employee participation. True to the Dofasco Way, the committee achieved its objective.
Since then, we have donated more than $40 million through the Employee Donations Fund. Managed by employees, every penny benefits organizations doing important work in the Hamilton-Burlington-Niagara regions. Our employees focus on supporting the areas of:
ArcelorMittal Dofasco employees are passionate about community and log thousands of hours each year to important causes across the region. You’ll find us helping with local environmental projects, food banks, coaching minor sport and everything in between, both on our own and through our 'volunteer corps', Team Orange.
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