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Environmental and Social Governance (ESG)

At DP Cast, we believe in corporate social responsibility and sustainable manufacturing.

Our Commitment

At DP Cast, we believe in corporate social responsibility and sustainable manufacturing.

Our participation in key, eco-friendly initiatives with reputable partners also delivers numerous cost benefits through more efficient use of resources, directly impacting processes, raw materials, utilities and maintenance.

It’s one of the many ways we work to deliver continuous improvement – and value – for our customers, employees, and the community at large.

Read the DP Cast Vision, Ethics & Standards of Conduct >

Partner Programs

DP Cast has partnered with the following, direct funding programs, which have helped facilitate increased efficiencies and productivity, while demonstrating our investment in a sustainable future.

Canadian Manufactures & Exporters SMART Program
Grant recipient for replacement of burnout and pre-heat ovens to increase overall efficiency and productivity

Industrial Conservation Initiative (ICI) – Class A Member Since 2018
Substantially reduced electrical consumption during peak periods

Save on Energy – Government of Ontario Incentive Program
Energy-efficient, natural lighting initiatives throughout facility

Enbridge Air Door Direct Install Program
Installation of air curtains to prevent air from entering or exiting heated or cooled areas, and save energy

Blue Sky Racing
Sponsorship and engineering support for University of Toronto’s Blue Sky Solar Racing Viridian solar power vehicle global competition

Other Ways We're Making a Difference to Our Community, Customers and Industry

Recycling & Reclamation

Air compressor heat recovery system

Wax recycling (est. 40,000 lbs. annually)

Ceramic shell collection and re-use (est. 220,000 lbs. annually)

X-ray film silver reclamation / recycling

Metal Recycling / Reconditioning

Internal recycling – 45,000 lbs. (commercial use)

Toll recycling – 90,000 lbs. (stainless steel)

Third-party recycling – 120,000 lbs.

Remediation

Elimination of legacy soil contamination through in situ soil bio-remediation

Replacement of potentially hazardous materials with eco-friendly products in all operations (i.e., synthetic, water-based, rust-prevention lubricants)

Procurement of all raw materials from authorized sources (non-conflict minerals and non-child labour)

Conversion to LED lighting throughout facility

Implementation of a shell room lab for raw material control and optimization

Efficiencies

30% greater efficiency in pre-heat and burn-out ovens

70% reduction in ceramic leaching time

Water utilization of boiler capacity for hot water supply

Optimized electrical consumption through compressed air leak and valve maintenance

Reduced gas production and emissions from Ceramic leaching soda tank (4 burners to 2)

Small batch “mini-melts” vs. large-scale melting reduce power demand and waste metal

Compliance

Adherence to all Canadian federal and provincial government environmental policies, rules, regulations, and standards

Compliance with all Canadian federal and provincial government labour laws, rules and regulations