SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT POLICY
POLICY STATEMENT
At Équipe Laurence, sustainable development is a core value that guides our actions and decisions. We believe that every project represents an opportunity to act responsibly and contribute positively to the community. Our conviction is simple: it is possible to design and deliver infrastructure tha tcombines performance, environmental responsibility and community well-being.
We place creativity and enjoyment at the heart of this approach. Creativity allows us to propose innovative solutions tailored to our clients’ needs and environmental challenges. Enjoyment, in turn, shapes the way we collaborate: we believe that a healthy and motivating work environment fosters bold ideas and strengthens the quality of our results.
Our Commitments
- Reducing our environmental foorptint
We promote energy efficiency, sustainable mobility and the responsible management of natural resources. We continuously seek to make the most of materials and encourage circular economy practices.
- Taking on a leadership role
Équipe Laurence acts as a trusted partner for its clients and collaborators, guiding them toward the adoption of responsible practices. We seek to inspire and mobilize around a shared vision of sustainable development.
- Designing sustainable, high-quality projects
Sustainability is integrated from the very start of our projects. We rely on innovative methods to deliver solutions that meet the highest quality standards and address the needs of current and future generations.
- Promoting the well-being of our teams
We believe that the sucess of a project rests first and foemost on the people who carry it out. We provide our teams with a safe and stimulating work environment where work-life balance is valued. The joy of working together is a driver of creativity and effectiveness.
By placing environment, quality and leadership at the heart of our approach, and by embracing creativity and enjoyment, we are committed to building meaningful projects. Our sustainable development policy reflects our determination to offer solutions that combine performance and responsibility, for the benefit of current and future generations.
INTERNAL SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
Équipe Laurence implements exemplary practices to minimize the environmental impact of its activities while supporting its employees and the community. Our approach aims to create a stimulating work environment where every team member can contribute to sustainable initiatives while thriving personally and professionally.
Environmental Commitments
Équipe Laurence stands out first and foremost for its innovative infrastructure. The construction of our LEED® Silver® certified campus in Sainte-Adèle demonstrates our expertise in integrating sustainable and energy-efficient technologies.
We also prioritize responsible waste management and the adoption of sustainable mobility practices, including the installation of electric vehicle charging stations.
Social and Community Commitments
Community involvement at the local and regional level is at the heart of EQL’s values, both through supporting employees who wish to engage in projects that reflect the company’s values and through collaboration with local partners. We prioritize local purchasing to support the local economy and reduce environmental impacts. ÉquipeLaurence is also committed to creating a healthy work environment for its employees, through encouraging physical activity, sports activity allowances, telemedicine and prioritizing work-life balance.
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN OUR SERVICES
Sustainable development is a central objective in the design of our projects. These are built on the EQL approach, which revolves around three pillars : Environment, Quality et Leadership. This approach fosters collaboration and aims to develop sustainable and innovative solutions for the future.
Environmental Commitments
From the design stage, we systematically propose optimized solutions that take social, economic and environmental dimensions into account. We devleop innovative concepts to reduce environmental impacts (i.e. stormwater management, energy efficiency, ecosystem preservation) and ensure our designs comply with environmental regulations through our team of environmental specialists.
Social and Community Commitments
Équipe Laurence is committed to creating projects that improve the quality of life of communities, while respecting the environment and budget constraints.
INNOVATION AND CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT
Innovation drives our commitment to improving sustainability across all of our practices.
Research and development
Using our infrastructure as laboratories to test and develop technologies. Participation in research and development projects for technologies specific to stormwater management.
Knowledge sharing
Collaboration with research organizations and partners to promote best practices in sustainability through training and conferences.
Continuous improvement
Regular evaluation of our processes to integrate the latest innovations and adjust our practices according to emerging needs.
Our projects speak for themselves
Rues Algonquin, Kateri, Masinikiiik et Wilfred sur le territoire de Timiskaming First Nation