Safety | Ethics | Diversity
& Inclusion | Environment
We don’t just speak our values, we live them.
Safety
Workplace and jobsite safety are top priorities at The Washington Companies. Our dedicated employees strive each day to provide high-quality products and customer service for our clients. We owe it to them to provide a workplace free of unnecessary hazards and risks associated with their work.
Our company meets and exceeds occupational safety standards in all of our respective industries. We continuously take extensive precautions to make every physical job site accident and injury-free by implementing rigorous safety protocols and informing communities of potential hazards in their area.
Examples
Montana Rail Link employs Operation Lifesaver, an international nonprofit that raises awareness for railroad crossing hazards. Operating 900 miles of track, MRL has seen an 80% reduction in accidents since 1997.
Montana Resources, which operates within the precarious mining and resource extraction industry, was awarded the Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration Health & Safety Operational Excellence Award for fostering a culture of safety that included top-to-bottom leadership commitment, staff education and the integration of new work practices.
Ethics
Serving our customers with honor and integrity is a way of life at Washington Companies. Mr. Washington and his family built our company with a sense of mission, purpose and desire to change the world for the better. We hold ourselves to the highest ethical standards and thrive to create a culture where purpose and profit go hand in hand.
Examples
Code of Ethics
Our code of ethics applies to every member of The Washington Companies family. In all of our dealings within our company and among our North American and international stakeholders, we comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Because our company is headquartered in the U.S. but operates in Canada and overseas, jurisdiction in our transactions can be complex. Our dedicated legal and compliance team ensures all of our employees are fully briefed on the applicable laws and standards of our projects.
Report an ethics violation
Washington Companies embraces business practices that create long-term value and enhance our reputation for honesty, integrity and safety. Every reported instance of a code of conduct violation is thoroughly investigated, typically in tandem with outside counsel. You can report a workplace ethics violation online.
Diversity and Inclusion
Fostering a diverse and inclusive working environment is one of our core endeavors. A diverse workforce leads to greater creativity, innovation and success. Our working environment is one of mutual respect and inclusion so that every team member significantly contributes to our mission of delivering superior service to our customers and communities.
Examples
Seaspan has established an Employment Equity & Diversity Committee across the organization. The Committee will act as an advisory to Seaspan employees and leadership to help us achieve and maintain a workforce that represents the communities in which we operate.
Washington Corporations’ Leadership and managers attend annual diversity and inclusion training to ensure we are fostering a culture that is respectful, inclusive, and reflective of all the people.
Environment
Washington Companies acknowledges that many of our business practices have an environmental impact surrounding the communities we serve. At every juncture, we take significant steps to minimize our impacts by adhering to rigorous environmental standards and working with strategic partners.
Our company minimizes our carbon footprint through responsible stewardship and the use of innovative research methods and techniques. We invest in people assets and technologies that allow us to operate in more sustainable ways and lead to a cleaner and healthier environment for all.
Examples
Seaspan’s Marine and Shipyard divisions are certified under the Green Marine program. Green Marine is an environmental certification program for the North American marine industry. It is a voluntary, transparent and inclusive initiative that addresses key environmental issues through its 11 performance indicators, eight of which are applicable to Seaspan’s operations.
Montana Rail Link is leading the way in transitioning from freight carried by truck to freight carried by rail. If just 10% of long-haul freight moved from truck to rail, national fuel savings could exceed one billion gallons a year and annual greenhouse gas emissions would drop by more than 12 million tons. That’s equivalent to taking 2 million cars off the road or planting 280 million trees.