Black Diamond Group Limited Releases 2023 Corporate Responsibility Report

CALGARY, Alberta, Aug. 31, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Black Diamond Group Limited (“Black Diamond” or the "Company”) (TSX: BDI), a leading provider of space rental and workforce accommodation, today released its 2023 Corporate Responsibility Report. Building off the inaugural report last year, the publication details the Company’s commitment to environmental, social and governance issues and is a key component to how the Company continues To Create a Better Way and deliver value for its shareholders, stakeholders and team members alike.

“As we publish our 2023 Corporate Responsibility Report, during our 20^th year in business I am proud of the legacy we have built as a Company,” said Trevor Haynes, Chairman & CEO. “At Black Diamond, we believe strong governance, environmental stewardship and most importantly, a culture of integrity, diversity, and high performance, are foundational building blocks to the growth and continued success of our Company, and it is through this lens that we operate every day.”

Black Diamond’s Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) Program focuses on the key strategies and initiatives designed to support sustainability, and this year’s report highlights our commitment to our team, customers, partners, communities, and stakeholders across the three pillars of our ESG framework.

The report outlines our emissions intensity reduction target of 40% by 2030 and highlights other key initiatives that support our approach to workplace health and safety, being responsible stewards of the environment, fostering meaningful Indigenous relations and investing in the communities where we operate, while ensuring a culture of integrity, inclusion, and diversity.

“Within the report, you’ll see how we as a business – a collective of people working together with positive intent and common goals – approach the responsibility we share,” said Trevor Haynes, Chairman & CEO.

Effectively managing our ESG Program with the same rigour and accountability that we manage all facets of our Black Diamond businesses will ensure we make a meaningful difference, while achieving a competitive advantage and leading to continued growth and profitability.

Black Diamond’s Corporate Responsibility Report is guided by The Sustainability Accounting Standards Board, or SASB, Standards and Black Diamond is most appropriately situated within the Engineering & Construction Services Industry. The Company also reports additional sustainability metrics given our robust and unique approach to social responsibility and community engagement.