Clean environment

Cameco operates its business with respect and care for the local and global environment.

We strive to be a leader in environmental best practices and performance by complying with regulatory requirements, and moving beyond them where possible. We integrate environmental leadership into everything we do.

We track our progress by monitoring our impacts on air, water and land near our operations, and by measuring the amount of energy we use and the amount of waste we generate. We use this information to help identify and prioritize opportunities to improve.

Managing our responsibilities throughout the lifecycle

We consider environmental protection through all stages of our projects.

Before constructing a new mine site, we complete environmental assessments and collect baseline data to understand the state of the environment before we begin our work.

We design our facilities to minimize or remove environmental impact during operations, and work to return the site to a condition that is safe and useful for people and nature when we are done.

Performance indicators

You'll find full indicator data and three-year trend information in our GRI Index.