Review and Improvement

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A process of continual improvement is implemented through the establishment of procedures for auditing and corrective action. These procedures provide WD with a process for assessing its environmental performance and ensuring that it continues to move towards sustainable operations.

Identification of Nonconformance and Corrective Action
Internal auditing procedures have been established to ensure that all operations which impact sustainable development and the environment are performed according to policy and procedures. These procedures also ensure that actions are taken to correct the non-conformance.

Management Review
WD holds an EMS Management Review, a meeting with senior management, to ensure the adequacy and effectiveness of the environment and sustainable development management system. During this senior management meeting, reports will be made on the following:

• WD's Environmental Policy and SDS;

• progress report on the implementation and of achievement of environmental objectives and targets;

• report of identified non-conformances with federal, provincial and territorial legislation and regulations;

• other federal or provincial initiatives that may affect the WD SDS;

• results of SDS and EMS audits and evaluations;

• report on status of identified non-conformances and corrective action;

• continuing suitability of the EMS in relation to changing conditions (i.e. technological advancements, legislation, organizational structure, access to information); and

• concerns of relevant interested parties.