Cam has progressively introduced environmental management systems under the standard ISO 14.001. This has enabled it to identify the environmental aspects and impacts of its activities, introduce controls for their mitigation and methodologies for their constant follow-up.
It also promotes an awareness of the respectful use of natural resources. It has therefore developed different activities in its subsidiaries that have enabled it not only to provide environmentally-friendly services but also encourage an environmentally-responsible culture.
The following are among the environmental awareness activities:
Environmental evaluation of large works projects: Nogales, Puerto Montt and Minera Esperanza, Chile
An evaluation procedure was implemented of the environmental aspects of the projects in which Cam’s Large Works management participates in Chile, starting with their proposal study stage. This served to ensure the availability of resources for the proper operational control of their significant environmental aspects.
This evaluation of environmental aspects was also carried out on current works, which in 2008 corresponded to:
Nogales substation 220 KV section switch
220 KV transmission system, 1x220 KV line and expansion of Tesoro 220 KV substation, Minera Esperanza
Reinforcement 220 KV transmission system, 2nd stage, Puerto Montt, Saesa
"It’s in your Hands" campaign, Chile
In September 2008, the campaign "It’s in your Hands" was carried out to publicize among the personnel the different practices that permit collaboration with care for the environment and natural resources. The campaign focused on the economic use of water, electricity and paper in both the office and in the homes of Cam’s personnel.
“Let’s Separate” Campaign, Argentina
Activity to promote the separation of domestic waste by its type. Differentiated recipient were placed at Cam’s facilities and all employees received a course in how to classify waste.
Environment Week, Brazil
The Environment Week was organized in June 2008 to publicize and call attention to environmental matters, promoting actions that reduce the impact on the planet. The week consisted of a wide range of workshops, seminars and trips to places of interest for their natural beauty.
Formation of Environmental Leaders, Colombia
In the second half of 2008, 21 people from the company’s different areas were trained in matters related to waste management, handling of hazardous waste and environmental problems.
“Sowing Life”, Peru
During the first days of June, and as part of the celebration Environment Day, a reforestation day was organized in which employees, together with their families, sowed around 3 thousand meters of grass and palm trees to beautify the Costa Verde beach circuit at Magdalena, Lima.
Technical Trip, Colombia
30 Cam employees made a technical visit to the Doña Juana landfill in recognition of the effort and commitment with environmental management.