Our Environmental Policy

We of Caribbean Cement Co. Ltd. and of Jamaica Gypsum and Quarries Ltd. (a subsidiary of Carib Cement) will strive to conduct our operations in an environmentally responsible manner, cognizant of the health and safety of our employees and neighbouring communities and of the environment around us. To achieve this goal, environmental management will be a priority in our operations, and we will demonstrate our commitment to pollution prevention, compliance with relevant environmental legislation of Jamaica, and continual improvement of our environmental performance.

We will implement a formal Environmental Management System (EMS) as the framework for setting environmental objectives and targets, and for managing activities and operations that can adversely impact on the environment.

Management will demonstrate leadership in environmental affairs, and encourage employee participation and support of environmental programmes. Employees will be appropriately trained and empowered to fulfill their roles in the EMS.

We recognize that our responsibility for environmental stewardship extends beyond the plant boundaries. Therefore, we will work with community groups and relevant governmental agencies on environmental improvement projects so as to preserve and protect the environment of Jamaica for present and future generations.

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F. L. A. Haynes, General Manager
Caribbean Cement Company Ltd
28 February 2003