Hamilton Industrial Environmental Association
In 1994 a group of Hamilton industry representatives, including representatives from ArcelorMittal Dofasco, got together to improve air quality in our region. These companies, with the help of local neighbourhood association representatives, developed a mandate:
“To improve the local environment – air, land and water – through joint and individual activities and by partnering with the community to enhance future understanding of environmental issues, and help establish priorities for action.”
In 1998, the Hamilton Industrial Environmental Association (HIEA) became a registered non-profit association with a Board of Directors made up of senior operating managers from each member organization. Over the years, it has remained a strong, dedicated group of industry partners, and ArcelorMittal Dofasco is proud to continue to play an active role.
Education has always been a key initiative for HIEA. HIEA has partnered with Mohawk College of Applied Arts and Technology and the Ontario Trust for Student Support to create a bursary to provide financial support to students enrolled in the Engineering Technology / Environmental Technician Co-op Internship Program at Mohawk.
Another very important aspect of HIEA’s mandate is partnering with the community. To help foster this partnership, HIEA’s Community Advisory Panel provides an opportunity for dialogue between industry and our community stakeholders. Eight times a year representatives from local neighbourhood associations and community advocacy groups meet with HIEA member company representatives and citizens to exchange information and discuss issues of concern to the community.
Through direct financial sponsorship and the volunteer efforts of its member companies, HIEA also provides sponsorship and support to environmental and education programs within the Hamilton community.
For more information about HIEA, please visit www.hiea.org.
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