10 Orbit G arant 2012 annual rep O rt CO R P O RA T E S O C IAL R E SP ONSI b I L I T Y Orbit Garant is committed to building strong relationships within the communities in whic h we operate. In A pril 2012, the V al-d’Or Chamber of Commerce named Orbit Garant “Business of the Y ear” in recognition of our role in supporting the ongoing socio-economic development of V al-d’Or and its surrounding communities. W e are also active in First Nations, Inuit and northern Canadian communities to foster sustainable economic development and skills training for local residents. W e have a strong trac k record of working in partnership with northern communities and aboriginal peoples and are actively seeking opportunities to expand our involvement. Orbit Garant ensures that these relationships are based on shared interests, including mutual economic beneft, high standards in health and safety , and responsible environmental stewardship. Orbit Garant believes that environmental protection is vital to the quality of life for present and future generations. Our environmental policy rests upon our belief that our ambitious ecological standards foster value creation and innovation. In our Communities