ESG – Environmental

Northern Mat & Bridge (NMB) actively manages waste, emissions, and natural resource consumption to reduce our environmental impact. We promote environmental awareness among stakeholders, contribute to understanding global environmental risks, and support efforts combating climate change. Through third-party verification and certification, we monitor, report, and reduce our overall impact. NMB has also implemented key initiatives to manage our environmental footprint.

Sustainable Supply Chain

We uphold our commitment to environmental stewardship by collaborating with wood suppliers involved in reforestation and sustainable forest management. Our product transportation prioritizes emission reduction through journey management and minimizing redundant trips. We monitor partners and subcontractors to ensure their investments align with our goal of reducing emissions and environmental impact.

Emergency Preparedness

Our Emergency Response division is dedicated to minimizing environmental impacts from industrial incidents and natural disasters.

Conservation

We fulfill our commitment to conservation by sourcing renewable and sustainable resources and consistently implementing innovative ideas and practices.

Carbon Emissions Reduction & Reporting

NMB is committed to lowering our greenhouse gas emissions levels. We implement a fuel efficiency program, invest in alternative energy options like hybrid trucks, and choose equipment with lower emissions. NMB proudly holds Climate Smart certification through BMO Radicle for 2021 and 2022, demonstrating our dedication to measurable and impactful greenhouse gas reduction objectives.

Committed to Reforestation

NMB proudly supports the Canadian forest industry and participates in Tree Canada’s National Greening program. Our commitment to renewable resources and sustainable practices, including reforestation and afforestation, ensures the well-being of forests for our planet and future generations.

End of Matting Life Cycle and Waste Management

NMB actively seeks sustainable methods to divert matting waste from landfills, fostering alternative uses for end-of-life mats. With numerous locations ensuring swift client response, our focus includes:

  • BC partnership: Utilizing access mat wood waste as Biomass fuel feedstock for cogeneration at a local pulp mill, with excess power being exported to the  public grid
  • Ontario partnership: Providing cogeneration fuel for local hydroponic greenhouse businesses
  • BC local pick-up system: Enabling community access to wood scraps and sawdust for gardening, small projects, and home heating
  • Alberta partnership: Developing soil amendment, landfill cover, biofuel/biomass, and mulch
  • Air Curtain burners: Wherever possible, reducing emissions from wood burning and extracting metal to mitigate landfill usage

Recycling electronic devices: Reusing laptops, cell phones, tablets, monitors, keyboards, and mice before recycling or donating to local programs

Protection of the Natural Environment

We’re committed to environmental education for our employees and subcontractors, focusing on:

  • Environmental setbacks for habitat protection, fueling practices, and management of hazardous products
  • Prioritizing the use of environmentally friendly products
  • Mandatory wildlife awareness training
  • Converting 99% of our heavy equipment fleet to biodegradable hydraulic fuel by the end of Q2-2024
  • Mandatory emergency spill prevention and response training
  • Investment in Earth Month initiatives for employee awareness and participation

Emergency Response

Recognizing the critical importance of timely response to industrial or natural disasters, we offer turn-key delivery and installation services. With an extensive inventory of access mats and portable bridges, NMB ensures quick, safe, and efficient access, minimizing environmental impact in emergencies.

Our Network

Northern Mat & Bridge is proud to be Canada’s largest, fully integrated, turn-key access solutions company. More locations mean more available products with lower transportation costs!