SHAWINIGAN, QC, July 10,
2024 /CNW/ - BIONEST, a Quebec-based company with an international
presence dedicated to domestic wastewater treatment for 25 years,
has obtained the ECORESPONSIBLE™ Certification -
Performance level in sustainable development from the
Council of Sustainable Industries.
In the fall of 2023, BIONEST initiated steps to receive an
impartial evaluation of its true environmental, social, and
governance performance. The ECORESPONSIBLE™ Certification,
issued by ECOCERT CANADA, clearly
positions BIONEST as an ECOLEADER.
"The ECORESPONSIBLE™ Certification at the Performance
level is a recognition of BIONEST's commitment to sustainable
development. We are proud to certify BIONEST, a company that
embodies the principles of sustainability, ecological innovation,
and social responsibility. Their dedication to exceeding
environmental standards and investing in sustainable practices
demonstrates their exceptional leadership in the sector," says
Pierre Fillion, President and CEO of
the Council of Sustainable Industries.
Sustainable practices are at the heart of BIONEST's operations,
offering solutions with a low ecological footprint that exceed
current standards and anticipate future water sustainability
challenges. Its investments in research and development and
internal synergy ensure the continuous creation of solutions that
combine technological excellence with environmental sustainability.
Their professional service provides personalized support and peace
of mind to clients and partners. The BIONEST team supports
community initiatives that build a pleasant and equitable
environment for all. A workplace fostering mutual aid, respect, and
employee well-being is essential to its success.
"This ECORESPONSIBLE™ Performance level
certification reflects the organization's commitment and the hard
work of all BIONEST team members, who are deeply committed to
preserving the environment, supporting the community, and making
responsible choices daily," states Pierre-Yves Charette, CEO Americas. "It allows
us to proudly proclaim our ecological responsibility and strengthen
our position as a truly sustainable company."
The ECORESPONSIBLE™ Program includes a set of tools and
strategies to support companies wishing to comprehensively improve
their sustainable development management. With an international
scope, it includes four levels of progression: Commitment,
Performance, Optimum, and Elite. Through its concrete actions and
well-established progress, BIONEST is automatically positioned at
level 2: Performance.
With its sustainable development charter and a three-year action
plan approved by management, BIONEST continues its path in
sustainable development and clearly embodies Quebec ingenuity serving wastewater
treatment.
About BIONEST
Founded in 1999 in Shawinigan,
Bionest is a Quebec-based company
purely and entirely dedicated to the development of domestic
wastewater treatment solutions. Bionest serves residential,
commercial, municipal, and community clients and is internationally
recognized for its innovative technology developed in Quebec. Its high-quality systems protect the
environment and ensure the sustainability of water resources. With
its seven offices and more than 150 employees worldwide, the
company is a preferred employer and a leader in the wastewater
treatment sector.
SOURCE Bionest