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FINDING THE BALANCE
A presentation of the draft CSC Responsible
Aggregate Standard
Slide 2
A collaboration of aggregate operators, environmental leaders, community
advocates and experts in certification.
CSC believes in an aggregate sector that is:
• Prosperous;
• Respectful of the natural environment;
• A good neighbour and employer;
• Impacting communities in a positive manner;
• Using recycled materials to reduce virgin demand; and is
• Responsive to Ontario’s building needs.
CSC’s work addresses the need for a less confrontational approach to the
planning, siting and operation of aggregates sites in Ontario. CSC’s Board of
Directors believes a collaborative approach is urgently needed.
CORNERSTONE STANDARDS COUNCIL
The Cornerstone Standards Council (CSC)
Slide 3
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Peter Kendall, Schad Foundation (CHAIR)
Maia Becker, Independent Consultant
Bob Cartmel, Lafarge Canada
Ryan Essex, Miller Group
Bill Galloway/Nick Caccavella, Holcim
Canada
Ken Lucyschyn, Walker Industries
Moreen Miller, OSSGA
Thomas Mueller, Canada Green Building
Council
Ron Reid, Couchiching Conservancy
Caroline Schultz, Ontario Nature
Eric Stevenson, Environmental Defence
Andrew Stewart, McLean Foundation
CORNERSTONE STANDARDS COUNCIL
CSC Board of Directors
Slide 4
Voluntary Certification – Well Established, Well Respected
CSC is a voluntary and market-based certification system for the responsible
extraction of aggregates.
Certification is the process by which aggregate sites are independently
Evaluated against an environmental and social standard
Certification is not a substitute for regulatory and planning processes but
provide incentives for individual operations that are willing to go above
and beyond regulatory requirements.
CSC follows in the footsteps of successful, credible and achievable certification programs in other
resource and construction sectors (FSC – forestry, MSC – fisheries, LEED – building)
By certifying sites that meet growing expectations for social and environmental rigour CSC
provides green builders with a responsible option
CSC’s current focus is on the certification of aggregate sites in Ontario. This may evolve to include
other provinces and other products (e.g. asphalt, concrete)
In order to be CREDIBLE and EFFECTIVE, CSC certification must deliver:
•A Responsible Aggregate Standard that establishes the requirements against which an
aggregate site’s performance is assessed;
•An Assurance System that establishes the processes, mechanisms and requirements for how
sites are assessed against the standard.
Slide 5
Developing the Standard – Collaboration and Consultation
In 2011, CSC established a Standards Development
Panel (SDP) made up of individuals from community
organizations and First Nations affected by aggregate
operations and experts in aggregate extraction,
municipal planning, and environmental protection.
The SDP was tasked with producing an effective and
functional Final Standard that establishes credible,
practical and measurable requirements for socially and
environmentally responsible aggregates.
Through a consensus based, participatory and
balanced process, the SDP participated in:
• 30+ face-to-face meetings;
• 300+ hours of discussion, debate and review;
• 30+ early drafts of the Standard;
• 6 sub-committees focused on key issues; and
• Field-testing at two aggregate sites.
The result of this work is the draft
CSC RESPONSIBLE AGGREGATE STANDARD
Slide 6
Benefits of CSC’s Responsible Aggregate Standard
Community Benefits
• Improved communications
•
•
•
•
processes and involvement
Improved environmental protection
and targeted net-gain approach to
rehabilitation
More certain outcomes for siting of
proposed operations
Increased knowledge of progress
towards final extraction
More opportunities for Aboriginal
communities to be engaged
Industry Benefits
• Competitive advantage when
supplying materials to responsible
purchasers
• Improved communications
processes with neighbours, public
agencies and Aboriginal
communities
• Clear expectations of operating
practices
• More certain outcomes for siting of
proposed operations
UNDERSTANDING THE CSC
CERTIFICATION SYSTEM
7
Slide 8
Understanding how CSC certification Works
VOLUNTARY: Companies choose to be audited
against CSC’s Responsible Aggregate Standard.
INDEPENDENT: Audits are conducted by
independent, third-party auditors.
VERIFIED: Auditors verify whether an aggregate site is in compliance with the
requirements set-out in the CSC’s Responsible Aggregate Standard.
SITE SPECIFIC: CSC’s standard is applied and audited at the level of the
aggregate site (not company-wide).
ENGAGES STAKEHOLDERS: Auditors consult with stakeholders to verify and
evaluate whether aggregate sites are in compliance with CSC’s requirements.
CSC
certification
Consultation
Operational & Planning
8
Requirements
Siting
Requirements
Contact us
Slide 9
The CSC Certification Process
Participants
STEP 1: Applicant
submits application
to CB.
STEP 2: CB verifies
eligibility of
applicant. Contract
between applicant
and CB.
STEP 3: CB selects
audit team.
Contract between
CSC and audit
team.
STEP 4: Audit team
engages with
stakeholders and
conducts site audit
STEP 5: Auditors
submit Audit Report
to CB
AUDIT
STEP 6: CB makes
certification
decision. Issues 10
year certificate or
non-conformances
to be addressed by
applicant.
Stakeholders
Applicant
Certification
Body (CB)
Audit Team
STEP 7: Auditors conduct
observation audit 5 years
after certification is
granted and evaluate
whether there is
continued conformance.
Non-conformance may
result in withdrawal or
suspension of certificate
CERTIFICATION
10 Years with a 5 year observation audit and
conformance
9
audits as required
STEP 8: Applicant
submits
application to
renew
certification.
Process begins
again at Step 3.
AUDIT
Slide 10
CSC Certification Requirements
CSC certificates are granted for 10 years, with
mandatory surveillance audits 5 years after a
certificate is granted.
CSC offers two types of certification: CSC Candidate and CSC Certified.
• CSC Candidate sites have not yet achieved regulatory approval. These
sites seek certification as a tool to inform their planning processes.
• CSC Certified sites have achieved regulatory approval. These sites seek
certification as a tool to inform their operational processes.
Both CSC certification types require independent, third-party audits against the
CSC Responsible Aggregate Standard.
The standard identifies which core requirements apply to sites eligible for CSC
Candidate or CSC Certified status.
CSC
certification
Consultation
Operational & Planning
Requirements
Siting
Requirements
Contact us
Slide 11
CSC Certification Types
Not all approvals are achieved, AND
Consultation has commenced, AND
Site is not, or has not, been operating
Regulatory approvals achieved, OR
Site is, or has previously, been operating
CSC CANDIDATE
i.Promotes site as a
“Candidate” site
ii.Site meets CSC
requirements related to
community engagement
and siting
1 yr.
Submit
CSC Registration
application
CSC
certification
Evaluation
Audit
Consultation
5 yrs.
CSC CERTIFIED
i.Promotes site and
products as “Certified”
ii.Site meets CSC
requirements related to
operation and
rehabilitation planning
5 yrs.
Observation
Audit
1 yr.
5 yrs.
Evaluation
Audit
Operational & Planning
Requirements
5 yrs.
Observation
Audit
Siting
Requirements
Re-evaluation
Audit
Contact us
Slide 12
Now it’s your turn to be heard.
We are seeking your input on the draft CSC Responsible
Aggregate Standards
CSC
certification
Consultation
Operational & Planning
Requirements
Siting
Requirements
Contact us
PUBLIC CONSULTATION OF THE
STANDARD
Slide 14
Public Consultation of the draft CSC Responsible Aggregate Standard
You may submit your comments on the draft Standard from January 6 to March 6,
2014 (60 days)
CSC is hosting a number of sessions across the province to provide information
on the certification system and draft Standards and answer questions related to
the draft Standards. Comments made during these sessions are not considered
formal comments.
To submit formal comments to CSC, they must:
• Be attributed: Name, affiliation and contact information must be included.
• Be in writing: All comments must be in writing.
• Be within consultation period: The last day for submitting comments is 4 pm
EST on March 6, 2014.
• Be sent to: email ([email protected]) or mail (Cornerstone
Standards Council, 285 McLeod St. Ottawa, K2P 1A1)
Please note that following consultation, ALL comments, and who they are
attributed to, will be posted on the CSC website at www.cornerstonestandards.ca
CSC
certification
Consultation
Operational & Planning
Requirements
Siting
Requirements
Contact us
Slide 15
Once comments have been submitted
The Standard Development Panel will consider all comments that are
attributed, in writing, and submitted within the required time period.
Comments will be considered on a case-by-case basis, with no weighting or
scoring of comments.
How comments are addressed will be identified in a ‘comment response
table’, which will be posted on CSC’s website.
After the SDP’s review of comments, a revised standard will be posted for a 30day consultation period.
The CSC Board of Directors is responsible for the final approval of the CSC
Responsible Aggregate Standard.
CSC
certification
Consultation
Operational & Planning
Requirements
Siting
Requirements
Contact us
Slide 16
Timeline
JANUARY
FEBRUARY
MARCH
APRIL
MAY
JUNE
60-day
consultation
of draft
standard
begins
(January 6,
2014)
Information
sessions
End of
consultation
on draft
standard
(March 6,
2014)
Comments
reviewed and
considered by
SDP.
Revised
standard is
submitted to
CSC Board.
Launch of CSC
certification.
Meetings with
affected
groups and
individuals
30-day
consultation
of revised
standard
CSC Board
reviews and
considers all
comments
received
during the two
consultation
periods
CSC
certification
Consultation
Operational & Planning
Requirements
Siting
Requirements
Aggregate
sites may
apply for
certification
once final
standard is
released.
Contact us
Slide 2
FINDING THE BALANCE
A presentation of the draft CSC Responsible
Aggregate Standard
Slide 2
A collaboration of aggregate operators, environmental leaders, community
advocates and experts in certification.
CSC believes in an aggregate sector that is:
• Prosperous;
• Respectful of the natural environment;
• A good neighbour and employer;
• Impacting communities in a positive manner;
• Using recycled materials to reduce virgin demand; and is
• Responsive to Ontario’s building needs.
CSC’s work addresses the need for a less confrontational approach to the
planning, siting and operation of aggregates sites in Ontario. CSC’s Board of
Directors believes a collaborative approach is urgently needed.
CORNERSTONE STANDARDS COUNCIL
The Cornerstone Standards Council (CSC)
Slide 3
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Peter Kendall, Schad Foundation (CHAIR)
Maia Becker, Independent Consultant
Bob Cartmel, Lafarge Canada
Ryan Essex, Miller Group
Bill Galloway/Nick Caccavella, Holcim
Canada
Ken Lucyschyn, Walker Industries
Moreen Miller, OSSGA
Thomas Mueller, Canada Green Building
Council
Ron Reid, Couchiching Conservancy
Caroline Schultz, Ontario Nature
Eric Stevenson, Environmental Defence
Andrew Stewart, McLean Foundation
CORNERSTONE STANDARDS COUNCIL
CSC Board of Directors
Slide 4
Voluntary Certification – Well Established, Well Respected
CSC is a voluntary and market-based certification system for the responsible
extraction of aggregates.
Certification is the process by which aggregate sites are independently
Evaluated against an environmental and social standard
Certification is not a substitute for regulatory and planning processes but
provide incentives for individual operations that are willing to go above
and beyond regulatory requirements.
CSC follows in the footsteps of successful, credible and achievable certification programs in other
resource and construction sectors (FSC – forestry, MSC – fisheries, LEED – building)
By certifying sites that meet growing expectations for social and environmental rigour CSC
provides green builders with a responsible option
CSC’s current focus is on the certification of aggregate sites in Ontario. This may evolve to include
other provinces and other products (e.g. asphalt, concrete)
In order to be CREDIBLE and EFFECTIVE, CSC certification must deliver:
•A Responsible Aggregate Standard that establishes the requirements against which an
aggregate site’s performance is assessed;
•An Assurance System that establishes the processes, mechanisms and requirements for how
sites are assessed against the standard.
Slide 5
Developing the Standard – Collaboration and Consultation
In 2011, CSC established a Standards Development
Panel (SDP) made up of individuals from community
organizations and First Nations affected by aggregate
operations and experts in aggregate extraction,
municipal planning, and environmental protection.
The SDP was tasked with producing an effective and
functional Final Standard that establishes credible,
practical and measurable requirements for socially and
environmentally responsible aggregates.
Through a consensus based, participatory and
balanced process, the SDP participated in:
• 30+ face-to-face meetings;
• 300+ hours of discussion, debate and review;
• 30+ early drafts of the Standard;
• 6 sub-committees focused on key issues; and
• Field-testing at two aggregate sites.
The result of this work is the draft
CSC RESPONSIBLE AGGREGATE STANDARD
Slide 6
Benefits of CSC’s Responsible Aggregate Standard
Community Benefits
• Improved communications
•
•
•
•
processes and involvement
Improved environmental protection
and targeted net-gain approach to
rehabilitation
More certain outcomes for siting of
proposed operations
Increased knowledge of progress
towards final extraction
More opportunities for Aboriginal
communities to be engaged
Industry Benefits
• Competitive advantage when
supplying materials to responsible
purchasers
• Improved communications
processes with neighbours, public
agencies and Aboriginal
communities
• Clear expectations of operating
practices
• More certain outcomes for siting of
proposed operations
UNDERSTANDING THE CSC
CERTIFICATION SYSTEM
7
Slide 8
Understanding how CSC certification Works
VOLUNTARY: Companies choose to be audited
against CSC’s Responsible Aggregate Standard.
INDEPENDENT: Audits are conducted by
independent, third-party auditors.
VERIFIED: Auditors verify whether an aggregate site is in compliance with the
requirements set-out in the CSC’s Responsible Aggregate Standard.
SITE SPECIFIC: CSC’s standard is applied and audited at the level of the
aggregate site (not company-wide).
ENGAGES STAKEHOLDERS: Auditors consult with stakeholders to verify and
evaluate whether aggregate sites are in compliance with CSC’s requirements.
CSC
certification
Consultation
Operational & Planning
8
Requirements
Siting
Requirements
Contact us
Slide 9
The CSC Certification Process
Participants
STEP 1: Applicant
submits application
to CB.
STEP 2: CB verifies
eligibility of
applicant. Contract
between applicant
and CB.
STEP 3: CB selects
audit team.
Contract between
CSC and audit
team.
STEP 4: Audit team
engages with
stakeholders and
conducts site audit
STEP 5: Auditors
submit Audit Report
to CB
AUDIT
STEP 6: CB makes
certification
decision. Issues 10
year certificate or
non-conformances
to be addressed by
applicant.
Stakeholders
Applicant
Certification
Body (CB)
Audit Team
STEP 7: Auditors conduct
observation audit 5 years
after certification is
granted and evaluate
whether there is
continued conformance.
Non-conformance may
result in withdrawal or
suspension of certificate
CERTIFICATION
10 Years with a 5 year observation audit and
conformance
9
audits as required
STEP 8: Applicant
submits
application to
renew
certification.
Process begins
again at Step 3.
AUDIT
Slide 10
CSC Certification Requirements
CSC certificates are granted for 10 years, with
mandatory surveillance audits 5 years after a
certificate is granted.
CSC offers two types of certification: CSC Candidate and CSC Certified.
• CSC Candidate sites have not yet achieved regulatory approval. These
sites seek certification as a tool to inform their planning processes.
• CSC Certified sites have achieved regulatory approval. These sites seek
certification as a tool to inform their operational processes.
Both CSC certification types require independent, third-party audits against the
CSC Responsible Aggregate Standard.
The standard identifies which core requirements apply to sites eligible for CSC
Candidate or CSC Certified status.
CSC
certification
Consultation
Operational & Planning
Requirements
Siting
Requirements
Contact us
Slide 11
CSC Certification Types
Not all approvals are achieved, AND
Consultation has commenced, AND
Site is not, or has not, been operating
Regulatory approvals achieved, OR
Site is, or has previously, been operating
CSC CANDIDATE
i.Promotes site as a
“Candidate” site
ii.Site meets CSC
requirements related to
community engagement
and siting
1 yr.
Submit
CSC Registration
application
CSC
certification
Evaluation
Audit
Consultation
5 yrs.
CSC CERTIFIED
i.Promotes site and
products as “Certified”
ii.Site meets CSC
requirements related to
operation and
rehabilitation planning
5 yrs.
Observation
Audit
1 yr.
5 yrs.
Evaluation
Audit
Operational & Planning
Requirements
5 yrs.
Observation
Audit
Siting
Requirements
Re-evaluation
Audit
Contact us
Slide 12
Now it’s your turn to be heard.
We are seeking your input on the draft CSC Responsible
Aggregate Standards
CSC
certification
Consultation
Operational & Planning
Requirements
Siting
Requirements
Contact us
PUBLIC CONSULTATION OF THE
STANDARD
Slide 14
Public Consultation of the draft CSC Responsible Aggregate Standard
You may submit your comments on the draft Standard from January 6 to March 6,
2014 (60 days)
CSC is hosting a number of sessions across the province to provide information
on the certification system and draft Standards and answer questions related to
the draft Standards. Comments made during these sessions are not considered
formal comments.
To submit formal comments to CSC, they must:
• Be attributed: Name, affiliation and contact information must be included.
• Be in writing: All comments must be in writing.
• Be within consultation period: The last day for submitting comments is 4 pm
EST on March 6, 2014.
• Be sent to: email ([email protected]) or mail (Cornerstone
Standards Council, 285 McLeod St. Ottawa, K2P 1A1)
Please note that following consultation, ALL comments, and who they are
attributed to, will be posted on the CSC website at www.cornerstonestandards.ca
CSC
certification
Consultation
Operational & Planning
Requirements
Siting
Requirements
Contact us
Slide 15
Once comments have been submitted
The Standard Development Panel will consider all comments that are
attributed, in writing, and submitted within the required time period.
Comments will be considered on a case-by-case basis, with no weighting or
scoring of comments.
How comments are addressed will be identified in a ‘comment response
table’, which will be posted on CSC’s website.
After the SDP’s review of comments, a revised standard will be posted for a 30day consultation period.
The CSC Board of Directors is responsible for the final approval of the CSC
Responsible Aggregate Standard.
CSC
certification
Consultation
Operational & Planning
Requirements
Siting
Requirements
Contact us
Slide 16
Timeline
JANUARY
FEBRUARY
MARCH
APRIL
MAY
JUNE
60-day
consultation
of draft
standard
begins
(January 6,
2014)
Information
sessions
End of
consultation
on draft
standard
(March 6,
2014)
Comments
reviewed and
considered by
SDP.
Revised
standard is
submitted to
CSC Board.
Launch of CSC
certification.
Meetings with
affected
groups and
individuals
30-day
consultation
of revised
standard
CSC Board
reviews and
considers all
comments
received
during the two
consultation
periods
CSC
certification
Consultation
Operational & Planning
Requirements
Siting
Requirements
Aggregate
sites may
apply for
certification
once final
standard is
released.
Contact us
Slide 3
FINDING THE BALANCE
A presentation of the draft CSC Responsible
Aggregate Standard
Slide 2
A collaboration of aggregate operators, environmental leaders, community
advocates and experts in certification.
CSC believes in an aggregate sector that is:
• Prosperous;
• Respectful of the natural environment;
• A good neighbour and employer;
• Impacting communities in a positive manner;
• Using recycled materials to reduce virgin demand; and is
• Responsive to Ontario’s building needs.
CSC’s work addresses the need for a less confrontational approach to the
planning, siting and operation of aggregates sites in Ontario. CSC’s Board of
Directors believes a collaborative approach is urgently needed.
CORNERSTONE STANDARDS COUNCIL
The Cornerstone Standards Council (CSC)
Slide 3
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Peter Kendall, Schad Foundation (CHAIR)
Maia Becker, Independent Consultant
Bob Cartmel, Lafarge Canada
Ryan Essex, Miller Group
Bill Galloway/Nick Caccavella, Holcim
Canada
Ken Lucyschyn, Walker Industries
Moreen Miller, OSSGA
Thomas Mueller, Canada Green Building
Council
Ron Reid, Couchiching Conservancy
Caroline Schultz, Ontario Nature
Eric Stevenson, Environmental Defence
Andrew Stewart, McLean Foundation
CORNERSTONE STANDARDS COUNCIL
CSC Board of Directors
Slide 4
Voluntary Certification – Well Established, Well Respected
CSC is a voluntary and market-based certification system for the responsible
extraction of aggregates.
Certification is the process by which aggregate sites are independently
Evaluated against an environmental and social standard
Certification is not a substitute for regulatory and planning processes but
provide incentives for individual operations that are willing to go above
and beyond regulatory requirements.
CSC follows in the footsteps of successful, credible and achievable certification programs in other
resource and construction sectors (FSC – forestry, MSC – fisheries, LEED – building)
By certifying sites that meet growing expectations for social and environmental rigour CSC
provides green builders with a responsible option
CSC’s current focus is on the certification of aggregate sites in Ontario. This may evolve to include
other provinces and other products (e.g. asphalt, concrete)
In order to be CREDIBLE and EFFECTIVE, CSC certification must deliver:
•A Responsible Aggregate Standard that establishes the requirements against which an
aggregate site’s performance is assessed;
•An Assurance System that establishes the processes, mechanisms and requirements for how
sites are assessed against the standard.
Slide 5
Developing the Standard – Collaboration and Consultation
In 2011, CSC established a Standards Development
Panel (SDP) made up of individuals from community
organizations and First Nations affected by aggregate
operations and experts in aggregate extraction,
municipal planning, and environmental protection.
The SDP was tasked with producing an effective and
functional Final Standard that establishes credible,
practical and measurable requirements for socially and
environmentally responsible aggregates.
Through a consensus based, participatory and
balanced process, the SDP participated in:
• 30+ face-to-face meetings;
• 300+ hours of discussion, debate and review;
• 30+ early drafts of the Standard;
• 6 sub-committees focused on key issues; and
• Field-testing at two aggregate sites.
The result of this work is the draft
CSC RESPONSIBLE AGGREGATE STANDARD
Slide 6
Benefits of CSC’s Responsible Aggregate Standard
Community Benefits
• Improved communications
•
•
•
•
processes and involvement
Improved environmental protection
and targeted net-gain approach to
rehabilitation
More certain outcomes for siting of
proposed operations
Increased knowledge of progress
towards final extraction
More opportunities for Aboriginal
communities to be engaged
Industry Benefits
• Competitive advantage when
supplying materials to responsible
purchasers
• Improved communications
processes with neighbours, public
agencies and Aboriginal
communities
• Clear expectations of operating
practices
• More certain outcomes for siting of
proposed operations
UNDERSTANDING THE CSC
CERTIFICATION SYSTEM
7
Slide 8
Understanding how CSC certification Works
VOLUNTARY: Companies choose to be audited
against CSC’s Responsible Aggregate Standard.
INDEPENDENT: Audits are conducted by
independent, third-party auditors.
VERIFIED: Auditors verify whether an aggregate site is in compliance with the
requirements set-out in the CSC’s Responsible Aggregate Standard.
SITE SPECIFIC: CSC’s standard is applied and audited at the level of the
aggregate site (not company-wide).
ENGAGES STAKEHOLDERS: Auditors consult with stakeholders to verify and
evaluate whether aggregate sites are in compliance with CSC’s requirements.
CSC
certification
Consultation
Operational & Planning
8
Requirements
Siting
Requirements
Contact us
Slide 9
The CSC Certification Process
Participants
STEP 1: Applicant
submits application
to CB.
STEP 2: CB verifies
eligibility of
applicant. Contract
between applicant
and CB.
STEP 3: CB selects
audit team.
Contract between
CSC and audit
team.
STEP 4: Audit team
engages with
stakeholders and
conducts site audit
STEP 5: Auditors
submit Audit Report
to CB
AUDIT
STEP 6: CB makes
certification
decision. Issues 10
year certificate or
non-conformances
to be addressed by
applicant.
Stakeholders
Applicant
Certification
Body (CB)
Audit Team
STEP 7: Auditors conduct
observation audit 5 years
after certification is
granted and evaluate
whether there is
continued conformance.
Non-conformance may
result in withdrawal or
suspension of certificate
CERTIFICATION
10 Years with a 5 year observation audit and
conformance
9
audits as required
STEP 8: Applicant
submits
application to
renew
certification.
Process begins
again at Step 3.
AUDIT
Slide 10
CSC Certification Requirements
CSC certificates are granted for 10 years, with
mandatory surveillance audits 5 years after a
certificate is granted.
CSC offers two types of certification: CSC Candidate and CSC Certified.
• CSC Candidate sites have not yet achieved regulatory approval. These
sites seek certification as a tool to inform their planning processes.
• CSC Certified sites have achieved regulatory approval. These sites seek
certification as a tool to inform their operational processes.
Both CSC certification types require independent, third-party audits against the
CSC Responsible Aggregate Standard.
The standard identifies which core requirements apply to sites eligible for CSC
Candidate or CSC Certified status.
CSC
certification
Consultation
Operational & Planning
Requirements
Siting
Requirements
Contact us
Slide 11
CSC Certification Types
Not all approvals are achieved, AND
Consultation has commenced, AND
Site is not, or has not, been operating
Regulatory approvals achieved, OR
Site is, or has previously, been operating
CSC CANDIDATE
i.Promotes site as a
“Candidate” site
ii.Site meets CSC
requirements related to
community engagement
and siting
1 yr.
Submit
CSC Registration
application
CSC
certification
Evaluation
Audit
Consultation
5 yrs.
CSC CERTIFIED
i.Promotes site and
products as “Certified”
ii.Site meets CSC
requirements related to
operation and
rehabilitation planning
5 yrs.
Observation
Audit
1 yr.
5 yrs.
Evaluation
Audit
Operational & Planning
Requirements
5 yrs.
Observation
Audit
Siting
Requirements
Re-evaluation
Audit
Contact us
Slide 12
Now it’s your turn to be heard.
We are seeking your input on the draft CSC Responsible
Aggregate Standards
CSC
certification
Consultation
Operational & Planning
Requirements
Siting
Requirements
Contact us
PUBLIC CONSULTATION OF THE
STANDARD
Slide 14
Public Consultation of the draft CSC Responsible Aggregate Standard
You may submit your comments on the draft Standard from January 6 to March 6,
2014 (60 days)
CSC is hosting a number of sessions across the province to provide information
on the certification system and draft Standards and answer questions related to
the draft Standards. Comments made during these sessions are not considered
formal comments.
To submit formal comments to CSC, they must:
• Be attributed: Name, affiliation and contact information must be included.
• Be in writing: All comments must be in writing.
• Be within consultation period: The last day for submitting comments is 4 pm
EST on March 6, 2014.
• Be sent to: email ([email protected]) or mail (Cornerstone
Standards Council, 285 McLeod St. Ottawa, K2P 1A1)
Please note that following consultation, ALL comments, and who they are
attributed to, will be posted on the CSC website at www.cornerstonestandards.ca
CSC
certification
Consultation
Operational & Planning
Requirements
Siting
Requirements
Contact us
Slide 15
Once comments have been submitted
The Standard Development Panel will consider all comments that are
attributed, in writing, and submitted within the required time period.
Comments will be considered on a case-by-case basis, with no weighting or
scoring of comments.
How comments are addressed will be identified in a ‘comment response
table’, which will be posted on CSC’s website.
After the SDP’s review of comments, a revised standard will be posted for a 30day consultation period.
The CSC Board of Directors is responsible for the final approval of the CSC
Responsible Aggregate Standard.
CSC
certification
Consultation
Operational & Planning
Requirements
Siting
Requirements
Contact us
Slide 16
Timeline
JANUARY
FEBRUARY
MARCH
APRIL
MAY
JUNE
60-day
consultation
of draft
standard
begins
(January 6,
2014)
Information
sessions
End of
consultation
on draft
standard
(March 6,
2014)
Comments
reviewed and
considered by
SDP.
Revised
standard is
submitted to
CSC Board.
Launch of CSC
certification.
Meetings with
affected
groups and
individuals
30-day
consultation
of revised
standard
CSC Board
reviews and
considers all
comments
received
during the two
consultation
periods
CSC
certification
Consultation
Operational & Planning
Requirements
Siting
Requirements
Aggregate
sites may
apply for
certification
once final
standard is
released.
Contact us
Slide 4
FINDING THE BALANCE
A presentation of the draft CSC Responsible
Aggregate Standard
Slide 2
A collaboration of aggregate operators, environmental leaders, community
advocates and experts in certification.
CSC believes in an aggregate sector that is:
• Prosperous;
• Respectful of the natural environment;
• A good neighbour and employer;
• Impacting communities in a positive manner;
• Using recycled materials to reduce virgin demand; and is
• Responsive to Ontario’s building needs.
CSC’s work addresses the need for a less confrontational approach to the
planning, siting and operation of aggregates sites in Ontario. CSC’s Board of
Directors believes a collaborative approach is urgently needed.
CORNERSTONE STANDARDS COUNCIL
The Cornerstone Standards Council (CSC)
Slide 3
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Peter Kendall, Schad Foundation (CHAIR)
Maia Becker, Independent Consultant
Bob Cartmel, Lafarge Canada
Ryan Essex, Miller Group
Bill Galloway/Nick Caccavella, Holcim
Canada
Ken Lucyschyn, Walker Industries
Moreen Miller, OSSGA
Thomas Mueller, Canada Green Building
Council
Ron Reid, Couchiching Conservancy
Caroline Schultz, Ontario Nature
Eric Stevenson, Environmental Defence
Andrew Stewart, McLean Foundation
CORNERSTONE STANDARDS COUNCIL
CSC Board of Directors
Slide 4
Voluntary Certification – Well Established, Well Respected
CSC is a voluntary and market-based certification system for the responsible
extraction of aggregates.
Certification is the process by which aggregate sites are independently
Evaluated against an environmental and social standard
Certification is not a substitute for regulatory and planning processes but
provide incentives for individual operations that are willing to go above
and beyond regulatory requirements.
CSC follows in the footsteps of successful, credible and achievable certification programs in other
resource and construction sectors (FSC – forestry, MSC – fisheries, LEED – building)
By certifying sites that meet growing expectations for social and environmental rigour CSC
provides green builders with a responsible option
CSC’s current focus is on the certification of aggregate sites in Ontario. This may evolve to include
other provinces and other products (e.g. asphalt, concrete)
In order to be CREDIBLE and EFFECTIVE, CSC certification must deliver:
•A Responsible Aggregate Standard that establishes the requirements against which an
aggregate site’s performance is assessed;
•An Assurance System that establishes the processes, mechanisms and requirements for how
sites are assessed against the standard.
Slide 5
Developing the Standard – Collaboration and Consultation
In 2011, CSC established a Standards Development
Panel (SDP) made up of individuals from community
organizations and First Nations affected by aggregate
operations and experts in aggregate extraction,
municipal planning, and environmental protection.
The SDP was tasked with producing an effective and
functional Final Standard that establishes credible,
practical and measurable requirements for socially and
environmentally responsible aggregates.
Through a consensus based, participatory and
balanced process, the SDP participated in:
• 30+ face-to-face meetings;
• 300+ hours of discussion, debate and review;
• 30+ early drafts of the Standard;
• 6 sub-committees focused on key issues; and
• Field-testing at two aggregate sites.
The result of this work is the draft
CSC RESPONSIBLE AGGREGATE STANDARD
Slide 6
Benefits of CSC’s Responsible Aggregate Standard
Community Benefits
• Improved communications
•
•
•
•
processes and involvement
Improved environmental protection
and targeted net-gain approach to
rehabilitation
More certain outcomes for siting of
proposed operations
Increased knowledge of progress
towards final extraction
More opportunities for Aboriginal
communities to be engaged
Industry Benefits
• Competitive advantage when
supplying materials to responsible
purchasers
• Improved communications
processes with neighbours, public
agencies and Aboriginal
communities
• Clear expectations of operating
practices
• More certain outcomes for siting of
proposed operations
UNDERSTANDING THE CSC
CERTIFICATION SYSTEM
7
Slide 8
Understanding how CSC certification Works
VOLUNTARY: Companies choose to be audited
against CSC’s Responsible Aggregate Standard.
INDEPENDENT: Audits are conducted by
independent, third-party auditors.
VERIFIED: Auditors verify whether an aggregate site is in compliance with the
requirements set-out in the CSC’s Responsible Aggregate Standard.
SITE SPECIFIC: CSC’s standard is applied and audited at the level of the
aggregate site (not company-wide).
ENGAGES STAKEHOLDERS: Auditors consult with stakeholders to verify and
evaluate whether aggregate sites are in compliance with CSC’s requirements.
CSC
certification
Consultation
Operational & Planning
8
Requirements
Siting
Requirements
Contact us
Slide 9
The CSC Certification Process
Participants
STEP 1: Applicant
submits application
to CB.
STEP 2: CB verifies
eligibility of
applicant. Contract
between applicant
and CB.
STEP 3: CB selects
audit team.
Contract between
CSC and audit
team.
STEP 4: Audit team
engages with
stakeholders and
conducts site audit
STEP 5: Auditors
submit Audit Report
to CB
AUDIT
STEP 6: CB makes
certification
decision. Issues 10
year certificate or
non-conformances
to be addressed by
applicant.
Stakeholders
Applicant
Certification
Body (CB)
Audit Team
STEP 7: Auditors conduct
observation audit 5 years
after certification is
granted and evaluate
whether there is
continued conformance.
Non-conformance may
result in withdrawal or
suspension of certificate
CERTIFICATION
10 Years with a 5 year observation audit and
conformance
9
audits as required
STEP 8: Applicant
submits
application to
renew
certification.
Process begins
again at Step 3.
AUDIT
Slide 10
CSC Certification Requirements
CSC certificates are granted for 10 years, with
mandatory surveillance audits 5 years after a
certificate is granted.
CSC offers two types of certification: CSC Candidate and CSC Certified.
• CSC Candidate sites have not yet achieved regulatory approval. These
sites seek certification as a tool to inform their planning processes.
• CSC Certified sites have achieved regulatory approval. These sites seek
certification as a tool to inform their operational processes.
Both CSC certification types require independent, third-party audits against the
CSC Responsible Aggregate Standard.
The standard identifies which core requirements apply to sites eligible for CSC
Candidate or CSC Certified status.
CSC
certification
Consultation
Operational & Planning
Requirements
Siting
Requirements
Contact us
Slide 11
CSC Certification Types
Not all approvals are achieved, AND
Consultation has commenced, AND
Site is not, or has not, been operating
Regulatory approvals achieved, OR
Site is, or has previously, been operating
CSC CANDIDATE
i.Promotes site as a
“Candidate” site
ii.Site meets CSC
requirements related to
community engagement
and siting
1 yr.
Submit
CSC Registration
application
CSC
certification
Evaluation
Audit
Consultation
5 yrs.
CSC CERTIFIED
i.Promotes site and
products as “Certified”
ii.Site meets CSC
requirements related to
operation and
rehabilitation planning
5 yrs.
Observation
Audit
1 yr.
5 yrs.
Evaluation
Audit
Operational & Planning
Requirements
5 yrs.
Observation
Audit
Siting
Requirements
Re-evaluation
Audit
Contact us
Slide 12
Now it’s your turn to be heard.
We are seeking your input on the draft CSC Responsible
Aggregate Standards
CSC
certification
Consultation
Operational & Planning
Requirements
Siting
Requirements
Contact us
PUBLIC CONSULTATION OF THE
STANDARD
Slide 14
Public Consultation of the draft CSC Responsible Aggregate Standard
You may submit your comments on the draft Standard from January 6 to March 6,
2014 (60 days)
CSC is hosting a number of sessions across the province to provide information
on the certification system and draft Standards and answer questions related to
the draft Standards. Comments made during these sessions are not considered
formal comments.
To submit formal comments to CSC, they must:
• Be attributed: Name, affiliation and contact information must be included.
• Be in writing: All comments must be in writing.
• Be within consultation period: The last day for submitting comments is 4 pm
EST on March 6, 2014.
• Be sent to: email ([email protected]) or mail (Cornerstone
Standards Council, 285 McLeod St. Ottawa, K2P 1A1)
Please note that following consultation, ALL comments, and who they are
attributed to, will be posted on the CSC website at www.cornerstonestandards.ca
CSC
certification
Consultation
Operational & Planning
Requirements
Siting
Requirements
Contact us
Slide 15
Once comments have been submitted
The Standard Development Panel will consider all comments that are
attributed, in writing, and submitted within the required time period.
Comments will be considered on a case-by-case basis, with no weighting or
scoring of comments.
How comments are addressed will be identified in a ‘comment response
table’, which will be posted on CSC’s website.
After the SDP’s review of comments, a revised standard will be posted for a 30day consultation period.
The CSC Board of Directors is responsible for the final approval of the CSC
Responsible Aggregate Standard.
CSC
certification
Consultation
Operational & Planning
Requirements
Siting
Requirements
Contact us
Slide 16
Timeline
JANUARY
FEBRUARY
MARCH
APRIL
MAY
JUNE
60-day
consultation
of draft
standard
begins
(January 6,
2014)
Information
sessions
End of
consultation
on draft
standard
(March 6,
2014)
Comments
reviewed and
considered by
SDP.
Revised
standard is
submitted to
CSC Board.
Launch of CSC
certification.
Meetings with
affected
groups and
individuals
30-day
consultation
of revised
standard
CSC Board
reviews and
considers all
comments
received
during the two
consultation
periods
CSC
certification
Consultation
Operational & Planning
Requirements
Siting
Requirements
Aggregate
sites may
apply for
certification
once final
standard is
released.
Contact us
Slide 5
FINDING THE BALANCE
A presentation of the draft CSC Responsible
Aggregate Standard
Slide 2
A collaboration of aggregate operators, environmental leaders, community
advocates and experts in certification.
CSC believes in an aggregate sector that is:
• Prosperous;
• Respectful of the natural environment;
• A good neighbour and employer;
• Impacting communities in a positive manner;
• Using recycled materials to reduce virgin demand; and is
• Responsive to Ontario’s building needs.
CSC’s work addresses the need for a less confrontational approach to the
planning, siting and operation of aggregates sites in Ontario. CSC’s Board of
Directors believes a collaborative approach is urgently needed.
CORNERSTONE STANDARDS COUNCIL
The Cornerstone Standards Council (CSC)
Slide 3
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Peter Kendall, Schad Foundation (CHAIR)
Maia Becker, Independent Consultant
Bob Cartmel, Lafarge Canada
Ryan Essex, Miller Group
Bill Galloway/Nick Caccavella, Holcim
Canada
Ken Lucyschyn, Walker Industries
Moreen Miller, OSSGA
Thomas Mueller, Canada Green Building
Council
Ron Reid, Couchiching Conservancy
Caroline Schultz, Ontario Nature
Eric Stevenson, Environmental Defence
Andrew Stewart, McLean Foundation
CORNERSTONE STANDARDS COUNCIL
CSC Board of Directors
Slide 4
Voluntary Certification – Well Established, Well Respected
CSC is a voluntary and market-based certification system for the responsible
extraction of aggregates.
Certification is the process by which aggregate sites are independently
Evaluated against an environmental and social standard
Certification is not a substitute for regulatory and planning processes but
provide incentives for individual operations that are willing to go above
and beyond regulatory requirements.
CSC follows in the footsteps of successful, credible and achievable certification programs in other
resource and construction sectors (FSC – forestry, MSC – fisheries, LEED – building)
By certifying sites that meet growing expectations for social and environmental rigour CSC
provides green builders with a responsible option
CSC’s current focus is on the certification of aggregate sites in Ontario. This may evolve to include
other provinces and other products (e.g. asphalt, concrete)
In order to be CREDIBLE and EFFECTIVE, CSC certification must deliver:
•A Responsible Aggregate Standard that establishes the requirements against which an
aggregate site’s performance is assessed;
•An Assurance System that establishes the processes, mechanisms and requirements for how
sites are assessed against the standard.
Slide 5
Developing the Standard – Collaboration and Consultation
In 2011, CSC established a Standards Development
Panel (SDP) made up of individuals from community
organizations and First Nations affected by aggregate
operations and experts in aggregate extraction,
municipal planning, and environmental protection.
The SDP was tasked with producing an effective and
functional Final Standard that establishes credible,
practical and measurable requirements for socially and
environmentally responsible aggregates.
Through a consensus based, participatory and
balanced process, the SDP participated in:
• 30+ face-to-face meetings;
• 300+ hours of discussion, debate and review;
• 30+ early drafts of the Standard;
• 6 sub-committees focused on key issues; and
• Field-testing at two aggregate sites.
The result of this work is the draft
CSC RESPONSIBLE AGGREGATE STANDARD
Slide 6
Benefits of CSC’s Responsible Aggregate Standard
Community Benefits
• Improved communications
•
•
•
•
processes and involvement
Improved environmental protection
and targeted net-gain approach to
rehabilitation
More certain outcomes for siting of
proposed operations
Increased knowledge of progress
towards final extraction
More opportunities for Aboriginal
communities to be engaged
Industry Benefits
• Competitive advantage when
supplying materials to responsible
purchasers
• Improved communications
processes with neighbours, public
agencies and Aboriginal
communities
• Clear expectations of operating
practices
• More certain outcomes for siting of
proposed operations
UNDERSTANDING THE CSC
CERTIFICATION SYSTEM
7
Slide 8
Understanding how CSC certification Works
VOLUNTARY: Companies choose to be audited
against CSC’s Responsible Aggregate Standard.
INDEPENDENT: Audits are conducted by
independent, third-party auditors.
VERIFIED: Auditors verify whether an aggregate site is in compliance with the
requirements set-out in the CSC’s Responsible Aggregate Standard.
SITE SPECIFIC: CSC’s standard is applied and audited at the level of the
aggregate site (not company-wide).
ENGAGES STAKEHOLDERS: Auditors consult with stakeholders to verify and
evaluate whether aggregate sites are in compliance with CSC’s requirements.
CSC
certification
Consultation
Operational & Planning
8
Requirements
Siting
Requirements
Contact us
Slide 9
The CSC Certification Process
Participants
STEP 1: Applicant
submits application
to CB.
STEP 2: CB verifies
eligibility of
applicant. Contract
between applicant
and CB.
STEP 3: CB selects
audit team.
Contract between
CSC and audit
team.
STEP 4: Audit team
engages with
stakeholders and
conducts site audit
STEP 5: Auditors
submit Audit Report
to CB
AUDIT
STEP 6: CB makes
certification
decision. Issues 10
year certificate or
non-conformances
to be addressed by
applicant.
Stakeholders
Applicant
Certification
Body (CB)
Audit Team
STEP 7: Auditors conduct
observation audit 5 years
after certification is
granted and evaluate
whether there is
continued conformance.
Non-conformance may
result in withdrawal or
suspension of certificate
CERTIFICATION
10 Years with a 5 year observation audit and
conformance
9
audits as required
STEP 8: Applicant
submits
application to
renew
certification.
Process begins
again at Step 3.
AUDIT
Slide 10
CSC Certification Requirements
CSC certificates are granted for 10 years, with
mandatory surveillance audits 5 years after a
certificate is granted.
CSC offers two types of certification: CSC Candidate and CSC Certified.
• CSC Candidate sites have not yet achieved regulatory approval. These
sites seek certification as a tool to inform their planning processes.
• CSC Certified sites have achieved regulatory approval. These sites seek
certification as a tool to inform their operational processes.
Both CSC certification types require independent, third-party audits against the
CSC Responsible Aggregate Standard.
The standard identifies which core requirements apply to sites eligible for CSC
Candidate or CSC Certified status.
CSC
certification
Consultation
Operational & Planning
Requirements
Siting
Requirements
Contact us
Slide 11
CSC Certification Types
Not all approvals are achieved, AND
Consultation has commenced, AND
Site is not, or has not, been operating
Regulatory approvals achieved, OR
Site is, or has previously, been operating
CSC CANDIDATE
i.Promotes site as a
“Candidate” site
ii.Site meets CSC
requirements related to
community engagement
and siting
1 yr.
Submit
CSC Registration
application
CSC
certification
Evaluation
Audit
Consultation
5 yrs.
CSC CERTIFIED
i.Promotes site and
products as “Certified”
ii.Site meets CSC
requirements related to
operation and
rehabilitation planning
5 yrs.
Observation
Audit
1 yr.
5 yrs.
Evaluation
Audit
Operational & Planning
Requirements
5 yrs.
Observation
Audit
Siting
Requirements
Re-evaluation
Audit
Contact us
Slide 12
Now it’s your turn to be heard.
We are seeking your input on the draft CSC Responsible
Aggregate Standards
CSC
certification
Consultation
Operational & Planning
Requirements
Siting
Requirements
Contact us
PUBLIC CONSULTATION OF THE
STANDARD
Slide 14
Public Consultation of the draft CSC Responsible Aggregate Standard
You may submit your comments on the draft Standard from January 6 to March 6,
2014 (60 days)
CSC is hosting a number of sessions across the province to provide information
on the certification system and draft Standards and answer questions related to
the draft Standards. Comments made during these sessions are not considered
formal comments.
To submit formal comments to CSC, they must:
• Be attributed: Name, affiliation and contact information must be included.
• Be in writing: All comments must be in writing.
• Be within consultation period: The last day for submitting comments is 4 pm
EST on March 6, 2014.
• Be sent to: email ([email protected]) or mail (Cornerstone
Standards Council, 285 McLeod St. Ottawa, K2P 1A1)
Please note that following consultation, ALL comments, and who they are
attributed to, will be posted on the CSC website at www.cornerstonestandards.ca
CSC
certification
Consultation
Operational & Planning
Requirements
Siting
Requirements
Contact us
Slide 15
Once comments have been submitted
The Standard Development Panel will consider all comments that are
attributed, in writing, and submitted within the required time period.
Comments will be considered on a case-by-case basis, with no weighting or
scoring of comments.
How comments are addressed will be identified in a ‘comment response
table’, which will be posted on CSC’s website.
After the SDP’s review of comments, a revised standard will be posted for a 30day consultation period.
The CSC Board of Directors is responsible for the final approval of the CSC
Responsible Aggregate Standard.
CSC
certification
Consultation
Operational & Planning
Requirements
Siting
Requirements
Contact us
Slide 16
Timeline
JANUARY
FEBRUARY
MARCH
APRIL
MAY
JUNE
60-day
consultation
of draft
standard
begins
(January 6,
2014)
Information
sessions
End of
consultation
on draft
standard
(March 6,
2014)
Comments
reviewed and
considered by
SDP.
Revised
standard is
submitted to
CSC Board.
Launch of CSC
certification.
Meetings with
affected
groups and
individuals
30-day
consultation
of revised
standard
CSC Board
reviews and
considers all
comments
received
during the two
consultation
periods
CSC
certification
Consultation
Operational & Planning
Requirements
Siting
Requirements
Aggregate
sites may
apply for
certification
once final
standard is
released.
Contact us
Slide 6
FINDING THE BALANCE
A presentation of the draft CSC Responsible
Aggregate Standard
Slide 2
A collaboration of aggregate operators, environmental leaders, community
advocates and experts in certification.
CSC believes in an aggregate sector that is:
• Prosperous;
• Respectful of the natural environment;
• A good neighbour and employer;
• Impacting communities in a positive manner;
• Using recycled materials to reduce virgin demand; and is
• Responsive to Ontario’s building needs.
CSC’s work addresses the need for a less confrontational approach to the
planning, siting and operation of aggregates sites in Ontario. CSC’s Board of
Directors believes a collaborative approach is urgently needed.
CORNERSTONE STANDARDS COUNCIL
The Cornerstone Standards Council (CSC)
Slide 3
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Peter Kendall, Schad Foundation (CHAIR)
Maia Becker, Independent Consultant
Bob Cartmel, Lafarge Canada
Ryan Essex, Miller Group
Bill Galloway/Nick Caccavella, Holcim
Canada
Ken Lucyschyn, Walker Industries
Moreen Miller, OSSGA
Thomas Mueller, Canada Green Building
Council
Ron Reid, Couchiching Conservancy
Caroline Schultz, Ontario Nature
Eric Stevenson, Environmental Defence
Andrew Stewart, McLean Foundation
CORNERSTONE STANDARDS COUNCIL
CSC Board of Directors
Slide 4
Voluntary Certification – Well Established, Well Respected
CSC is a voluntary and market-based certification system for the responsible
extraction of aggregates.
Certification is the process by which aggregate sites are independently
Evaluated against an environmental and social standard
Certification is not a substitute for regulatory and planning processes but
provide incentives for individual operations that are willing to go above
and beyond regulatory requirements.
CSC follows in the footsteps of successful, credible and achievable certification programs in other
resource and construction sectors (FSC – forestry, MSC – fisheries, LEED – building)
By certifying sites that meet growing expectations for social and environmental rigour CSC
provides green builders with a responsible option
CSC’s current focus is on the certification of aggregate sites in Ontario. This may evolve to include
other provinces and other products (e.g. asphalt, concrete)
In order to be CREDIBLE and EFFECTIVE, CSC certification must deliver:
•A Responsible Aggregate Standard that establishes the requirements against which an
aggregate site’s performance is assessed;
•An Assurance System that establishes the processes, mechanisms and requirements for how
sites are assessed against the standard.
Slide 5
Developing the Standard – Collaboration and Consultation
In 2011, CSC established a Standards Development
Panel (SDP) made up of individuals from community
organizations and First Nations affected by aggregate
operations and experts in aggregate extraction,
municipal planning, and environmental protection.
The SDP was tasked with producing an effective and
functional Final Standard that establishes credible,
practical and measurable requirements for socially and
environmentally responsible aggregates.
Through a consensus based, participatory and
balanced process, the SDP participated in:
• 30+ face-to-face meetings;
• 300+ hours of discussion, debate and review;
• 30+ early drafts of the Standard;
• 6 sub-committees focused on key issues; and
• Field-testing at two aggregate sites.
The result of this work is the draft
CSC RESPONSIBLE AGGREGATE STANDARD
Slide 6
Benefits of CSC’s Responsible Aggregate Standard
Community Benefits
• Improved communications
•
•
•
•
processes and involvement
Improved environmental protection
and targeted net-gain approach to
rehabilitation
More certain outcomes for siting of
proposed operations
Increased knowledge of progress
towards final extraction
More opportunities for Aboriginal
communities to be engaged
Industry Benefits
• Competitive advantage when
supplying materials to responsible
purchasers
• Improved communications
processes with neighbours, public
agencies and Aboriginal
communities
• Clear expectations of operating
practices
• More certain outcomes for siting of
proposed operations
UNDERSTANDING THE CSC
CERTIFICATION SYSTEM
7
Slide 8
Understanding how CSC certification Works
VOLUNTARY: Companies choose to be audited
against CSC’s Responsible Aggregate Standard.
INDEPENDENT: Audits are conducted by
independent, third-party auditors.
VERIFIED: Auditors verify whether an aggregate site is in compliance with the
requirements set-out in the CSC’s Responsible Aggregate Standard.
SITE SPECIFIC: CSC’s standard is applied and audited at the level of the
aggregate site (not company-wide).
ENGAGES STAKEHOLDERS: Auditors consult with stakeholders to verify and
evaluate whether aggregate sites are in compliance with CSC’s requirements.
CSC
certification
Consultation
Operational & Planning
8
Requirements
Siting
Requirements
Contact us
Slide 9
The CSC Certification Process
Participants
STEP 1: Applicant
submits application
to CB.
STEP 2: CB verifies
eligibility of
applicant. Contract
between applicant
and CB.
STEP 3: CB selects
audit team.
Contract between
CSC and audit
team.
STEP 4: Audit team
engages with
stakeholders and
conducts site audit
STEP 5: Auditors
submit Audit Report
to CB
AUDIT
STEP 6: CB makes
certification
decision. Issues 10
year certificate or
non-conformances
to be addressed by
applicant.
Stakeholders
Applicant
Certification
Body (CB)
Audit Team
STEP 7: Auditors conduct
observation audit 5 years
after certification is
granted and evaluate
whether there is
continued conformance.
Non-conformance may
result in withdrawal or
suspension of certificate
CERTIFICATION
10 Years with a 5 year observation audit and
conformance
9
audits as required
STEP 8: Applicant
submits
application to
renew
certification.
Process begins
again at Step 3.
AUDIT
Slide 10
CSC Certification Requirements
CSC certificates are granted for 10 years, with
mandatory surveillance audits 5 years after a
certificate is granted.
CSC offers two types of certification: CSC Candidate and CSC Certified.
• CSC Candidate sites have not yet achieved regulatory approval. These
sites seek certification as a tool to inform their planning processes.
• CSC Certified sites have achieved regulatory approval. These sites seek
certification as a tool to inform their operational processes.
Both CSC certification types require independent, third-party audits against the
CSC Responsible Aggregate Standard.
The standard identifies which core requirements apply to sites eligible for CSC
Candidate or CSC Certified status.
CSC
certification
Consultation
Operational & Planning
Requirements
Siting
Requirements
Contact us
Slide 11
CSC Certification Types
Not all approvals are achieved, AND
Consultation has commenced, AND
Site is not, or has not, been operating
Regulatory approvals achieved, OR
Site is, or has previously, been operating
CSC CANDIDATE
i.Promotes site as a
“Candidate” site
ii.Site meets CSC
requirements related to
community engagement
and siting
1 yr.
Submit
CSC Registration
application
CSC
certification
Evaluation
Audit
Consultation
5 yrs.
CSC CERTIFIED
i.Promotes site and
products as “Certified”
ii.Site meets CSC
requirements related to
operation and
rehabilitation planning
5 yrs.
Observation
Audit
1 yr.
5 yrs.
Evaluation
Audit
Operational & Planning
Requirements
5 yrs.
Observation
Audit
Siting
Requirements
Re-evaluation
Audit
Contact us
Slide 12
Now it’s your turn to be heard.
We are seeking your input on the draft CSC Responsible
Aggregate Standards
CSC
certification
Consultation
Operational & Planning
Requirements
Siting
Requirements
Contact us
PUBLIC CONSULTATION OF THE
STANDARD
Slide 14
Public Consultation of the draft CSC Responsible Aggregate Standard
You may submit your comments on the draft Standard from January 6 to March 6,
2014 (60 days)
CSC is hosting a number of sessions across the province to provide information
on the certification system and draft Standards and answer questions related to
the draft Standards. Comments made during these sessions are not considered
formal comments.
To submit formal comments to CSC, they must:
• Be attributed: Name, affiliation and contact information must be included.
• Be in writing: All comments must be in writing.
• Be within consultation period: The last day for submitting comments is 4 pm
EST on March 6, 2014.
• Be sent to: email ([email protected]) or mail (Cornerstone
Standards Council, 285 McLeod St. Ottawa, K2P 1A1)
Please note that following consultation, ALL comments, and who they are
attributed to, will be posted on the CSC website at www.cornerstonestandards.ca
CSC
certification
Consultation
Operational & Planning
Requirements
Siting
Requirements
Contact us
Slide 15
Once comments have been submitted
The Standard Development Panel will consider all comments that are
attributed, in writing, and submitted within the required time period.
Comments will be considered on a case-by-case basis, with no weighting or
scoring of comments.
How comments are addressed will be identified in a ‘comment response
table’, which will be posted on CSC’s website.
After the SDP’s review of comments, a revised standard will be posted for a 30day consultation period.
The CSC Board of Directors is responsible for the final approval of the CSC
Responsible Aggregate Standard.
CSC
certification
Consultation
Operational & Planning
Requirements
Siting
Requirements
Contact us
Slide 16
Timeline
JANUARY
FEBRUARY
MARCH
APRIL
MAY
JUNE
60-day
consultation
of draft
standard
begins
(January 6,
2014)
Information
sessions
End of
consultation
on draft
standard
(March 6,
2014)
Comments
reviewed and
considered by
SDP.
Revised
standard is
submitted to
CSC Board.
Launch of CSC
certification.
Meetings with
affected
groups and
individuals
30-day
consultation
of revised
standard
CSC Board
reviews and
considers all
comments
received
during the two
consultation
periods
CSC
certification
Consultation
Operational & Planning
Requirements
Siting
Requirements
Aggregate
sites may
apply for
certification
once final
standard is
released.
Contact us
Slide 7
FINDING THE BALANCE
A presentation of the draft CSC Responsible
Aggregate Standard
Slide 2
A collaboration of aggregate operators, environmental leaders, community
advocates and experts in certification.
CSC believes in an aggregate sector that is:
• Prosperous;
• Respectful of the natural environment;
• A good neighbour and employer;
• Impacting communities in a positive manner;
• Using recycled materials to reduce virgin demand; and is
• Responsive to Ontario’s building needs.
CSC’s work addresses the need for a less confrontational approach to the
planning, siting and operation of aggregates sites in Ontario. CSC’s Board of
Directors believes a collaborative approach is urgently needed.
CORNERSTONE STANDARDS COUNCIL
The Cornerstone Standards Council (CSC)
Slide 3
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Peter Kendall, Schad Foundation (CHAIR)
Maia Becker, Independent Consultant
Bob Cartmel, Lafarge Canada
Ryan Essex, Miller Group
Bill Galloway/Nick Caccavella, Holcim
Canada
Ken Lucyschyn, Walker Industries
Moreen Miller, OSSGA
Thomas Mueller, Canada Green Building
Council
Ron Reid, Couchiching Conservancy
Caroline Schultz, Ontario Nature
Eric Stevenson, Environmental Defence
Andrew Stewart, McLean Foundation
CORNERSTONE STANDARDS COUNCIL
CSC Board of Directors
Slide 4
Voluntary Certification – Well Established, Well Respected
CSC is a voluntary and market-based certification system for the responsible
extraction of aggregates.
Certification is the process by which aggregate sites are independently
Evaluated against an environmental and social standard
Certification is not a substitute for regulatory and planning processes but
provide incentives for individual operations that are willing to go above
and beyond regulatory requirements.
CSC follows in the footsteps of successful, credible and achievable certification programs in other
resource and construction sectors (FSC – forestry, MSC – fisheries, LEED – building)
By certifying sites that meet growing expectations for social and environmental rigour CSC
provides green builders with a responsible option
CSC’s current focus is on the certification of aggregate sites in Ontario. This may evolve to include
other provinces and other products (e.g. asphalt, concrete)
In order to be CREDIBLE and EFFECTIVE, CSC certification must deliver:
•A Responsible Aggregate Standard that establishes the requirements against which an
aggregate site’s performance is assessed;
•An Assurance System that establishes the processes, mechanisms and requirements for how
sites are assessed against the standard.
Slide 5
Developing the Standard – Collaboration and Consultation
In 2011, CSC established a Standards Development
Panel (SDP) made up of individuals from community
organizations and First Nations affected by aggregate
operations and experts in aggregate extraction,
municipal planning, and environmental protection.
The SDP was tasked with producing an effective and
functional Final Standard that establishes credible,
practical and measurable requirements for socially and
environmentally responsible aggregates.
Through a consensus based, participatory and
balanced process, the SDP participated in:
• 30+ face-to-face meetings;
• 300+ hours of discussion, debate and review;
• 30+ early drafts of the Standard;
• 6 sub-committees focused on key issues; and
• Field-testing at two aggregate sites.
The result of this work is the draft
CSC RESPONSIBLE AGGREGATE STANDARD
Slide 6
Benefits of CSC’s Responsible Aggregate Standard
Community Benefits
• Improved communications
•
•
•
•
processes and involvement
Improved environmental protection
and targeted net-gain approach to
rehabilitation
More certain outcomes for siting of
proposed operations
Increased knowledge of progress
towards final extraction
More opportunities for Aboriginal
communities to be engaged
Industry Benefits
• Competitive advantage when
supplying materials to responsible
purchasers
• Improved communications
processes with neighbours, public
agencies and Aboriginal
communities
• Clear expectations of operating
practices
• More certain outcomes for siting of
proposed operations
UNDERSTANDING THE CSC
CERTIFICATION SYSTEM
7
Slide 8
Understanding how CSC certification Works
VOLUNTARY: Companies choose to be audited
against CSC’s Responsible Aggregate Standard.
INDEPENDENT: Audits are conducted by
independent, third-party auditors.
VERIFIED: Auditors verify whether an aggregate site is in compliance with the
requirements set-out in the CSC’s Responsible Aggregate Standard.
SITE SPECIFIC: CSC’s standard is applied and audited at the level of the
aggregate site (not company-wide).
ENGAGES STAKEHOLDERS: Auditors consult with stakeholders to verify and
evaluate whether aggregate sites are in compliance with CSC’s requirements.
CSC
certification
Consultation
Operational & Planning
8
Requirements
Siting
Requirements
Contact us
Slide 9
The CSC Certification Process
Participants
STEP 1: Applicant
submits application
to CB.
STEP 2: CB verifies
eligibility of
applicant. Contract
between applicant
and CB.
STEP 3: CB selects
audit team.
Contract between
CSC and audit
team.
STEP 4: Audit team
engages with
stakeholders and
conducts site audit
STEP 5: Auditors
submit Audit Report
to CB
AUDIT
STEP 6: CB makes
certification
decision. Issues 10
year certificate or
non-conformances
to be addressed by
applicant.
Stakeholders
Applicant
Certification
Body (CB)
Audit Team
STEP 7: Auditors conduct
observation audit 5 years
after certification is
granted and evaluate
whether there is
continued conformance.
Non-conformance may
result in withdrawal or
suspension of certificate
CERTIFICATION
10 Years with a 5 year observation audit and
conformance
9
audits as required
STEP 8: Applicant
submits
application to
renew
certification.
Process begins
again at Step 3.
AUDIT
Slide 10
CSC Certification Requirements
CSC certificates are granted for 10 years, with
mandatory surveillance audits 5 years after a
certificate is granted.
CSC offers two types of certification: CSC Candidate and CSC Certified.
• CSC Candidate sites have not yet achieved regulatory approval. These
sites seek certification as a tool to inform their planning processes.
• CSC Certified sites have achieved regulatory approval. These sites seek
certification as a tool to inform their operational processes.
Both CSC certification types require independent, third-party audits against the
CSC Responsible Aggregate Standard.
The standard identifies which core requirements apply to sites eligible for CSC
Candidate or CSC Certified status.
CSC
certification
Consultation
Operational & Planning
Requirements
Siting
Requirements
Contact us
Slide 11
CSC Certification Types
Not all approvals are achieved, AND
Consultation has commenced, AND
Site is not, or has not, been operating
Regulatory approvals achieved, OR
Site is, or has previously, been operating
CSC CANDIDATE
i.Promotes site as a
“Candidate” site
ii.Site meets CSC
requirements related to
community engagement
and siting
1 yr.
Submit
CSC Registration
application
CSC
certification
Evaluation
Audit
Consultation
5 yrs.
CSC CERTIFIED
i.Promotes site and
products as “Certified”
ii.Site meets CSC
requirements related to
operation and
rehabilitation planning
5 yrs.
Observation
Audit
1 yr.
5 yrs.
Evaluation
Audit
Operational & Planning
Requirements
5 yrs.
Observation
Audit
Siting
Requirements
Re-evaluation
Audit
Contact us
Slide 12
Now it’s your turn to be heard.
We are seeking your input on the draft CSC Responsible
Aggregate Standards
CSC
certification
Consultation
Operational & Planning
Requirements
Siting
Requirements
Contact us
PUBLIC CONSULTATION OF THE
STANDARD
Slide 14
Public Consultation of the draft CSC Responsible Aggregate Standard
You may submit your comments on the draft Standard from January 6 to March 6,
2014 (60 days)
CSC is hosting a number of sessions across the province to provide information
on the certification system and draft Standards and answer questions related to
the draft Standards. Comments made during these sessions are not considered
formal comments.
To submit formal comments to CSC, they must:
• Be attributed: Name, affiliation and contact information must be included.
• Be in writing: All comments must be in writing.
• Be within consultation period: The last day for submitting comments is 4 pm
EST on March 6, 2014.
• Be sent to: email ([email protected]) or mail (Cornerstone
Standards Council, 285 McLeod St. Ottawa, K2P 1A1)
Please note that following consultation, ALL comments, and who they are
attributed to, will be posted on the CSC website at www.cornerstonestandards.ca
CSC
certification
Consultation
Operational & Planning
Requirements
Siting
Requirements
Contact us
Slide 15
Once comments have been submitted
The Standard Development Panel will consider all comments that are
attributed, in writing, and submitted within the required time period.
Comments will be considered on a case-by-case basis, with no weighting or
scoring of comments.
How comments are addressed will be identified in a ‘comment response
table’, which will be posted on CSC’s website.
After the SDP’s review of comments, a revised standard will be posted for a 30day consultation period.
The CSC Board of Directors is responsible for the final approval of the CSC
Responsible Aggregate Standard.
CSC
certification
Consultation
Operational & Planning
Requirements
Siting
Requirements
Contact us
Slide 16
Timeline
JANUARY
FEBRUARY
MARCH
APRIL
MAY
JUNE
60-day
consultation
of draft
standard
begins
(January 6,
2014)
Information
sessions
End of
consultation
on draft
standard
(March 6,
2014)
Comments
reviewed and
considered by
SDP.
Revised
standard is
submitted to
CSC Board.
Launch of CSC
certification.
Meetings with
affected
groups and
individuals
30-day
consultation
of revised
standard
CSC Board
reviews and
considers all
comments
received
during the two
consultation
periods
CSC
certification
Consultation
Operational & Planning
Requirements
Siting
Requirements
Aggregate
sites may
apply for
certification
once final
standard is
released.
Contact us
Slide 8
FINDING THE BALANCE
A presentation of the draft CSC Responsible
Aggregate Standard
Slide 2
A collaboration of aggregate operators, environmental leaders, community
advocates and experts in certification.
CSC believes in an aggregate sector that is:
• Prosperous;
• Respectful of the natural environment;
• A good neighbour and employer;
• Impacting communities in a positive manner;
• Using recycled materials to reduce virgin demand; and is
• Responsive to Ontario’s building needs.
CSC’s work addresses the need for a less confrontational approach to the
planning, siting and operation of aggregates sites in Ontario. CSC’s Board of
Directors believes a collaborative approach is urgently needed.
CORNERSTONE STANDARDS COUNCIL
The Cornerstone Standards Council (CSC)
Slide 3
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Peter Kendall, Schad Foundation (CHAIR)
Maia Becker, Independent Consultant
Bob Cartmel, Lafarge Canada
Ryan Essex, Miller Group
Bill Galloway/Nick Caccavella, Holcim
Canada
Ken Lucyschyn, Walker Industries
Moreen Miller, OSSGA
Thomas Mueller, Canada Green Building
Council
Ron Reid, Couchiching Conservancy
Caroline Schultz, Ontario Nature
Eric Stevenson, Environmental Defence
Andrew Stewart, McLean Foundation
CORNERSTONE STANDARDS COUNCIL
CSC Board of Directors
Slide 4
Voluntary Certification – Well Established, Well Respected
CSC is a voluntary and market-based certification system for the responsible
extraction of aggregates.
Certification is the process by which aggregate sites are independently
Evaluated against an environmental and social standard
Certification is not a substitute for regulatory and planning processes but
provide incentives for individual operations that are willing to go above
and beyond regulatory requirements.
CSC follows in the footsteps of successful, credible and achievable certification programs in other
resource and construction sectors (FSC – forestry, MSC – fisheries, LEED – building)
By certifying sites that meet growing expectations for social and environmental rigour CSC
provides green builders with a responsible option
CSC’s current focus is on the certification of aggregate sites in Ontario. This may evolve to include
other provinces and other products (e.g. asphalt, concrete)
In order to be CREDIBLE and EFFECTIVE, CSC certification must deliver:
•A Responsible Aggregate Standard that establishes the requirements against which an
aggregate site’s performance is assessed;
•An Assurance System that establishes the processes, mechanisms and requirements for how
sites are assessed against the standard.
Slide 5
Developing the Standard – Collaboration and Consultation
In 2011, CSC established a Standards Development
Panel (SDP) made up of individuals from community
organizations and First Nations affected by aggregate
operations and experts in aggregate extraction,
municipal planning, and environmental protection.
The SDP was tasked with producing an effective and
functional Final Standard that establishes credible,
practical and measurable requirements for socially and
environmentally responsible aggregates.
Through a consensus based, participatory and
balanced process, the SDP participated in:
• 30+ face-to-face meetings;
• 300+ hours of discussion, debate and review;
• 30+ early drafts of the Standard;
• 6 sub-committees focused on key issues; and
• Field-testing at two aggregate sites.
The result of this work is the draft
CSC RESPONSIBLE AGGREGATE STANDARD
Slide 6
Benefits of CSC’s Responsible Aggregate Standard
Community Benefits
• Improved communications
•
•
•
•
processes and involvement
Improved environmental protection
and targeted net-gain approach to
rehabilitation
More certain outcomes for siting of
proposed operations
Increased knowledge of progress
towards final extraction
More opportunities for Aboriginal
communities to be engaged
Industry Benefits
• Competitive advantage when
supplying materials to responsible
purchasers
• Improved communications
processes with neighbours, public
agencies and Aboriginal
communities
• Clear expectations of operating
practices
• More certain outcomes for siting of
proposed operations
UNDERSTANDING THE CSC
CERTIFICATION SYSTEM
7
Slide 8
Understanding how CSC certification Works
VOLUNTARY: Companies choose to be audited
against CSC’s Responsible Aggregate Standard.
INDEPENDENT: Audits are conducted by
independent, third-party auditors.
VERIFIED: Auditors verify whether an aggregate site is in compliance with the
requirements set-out in the CSC’s Responsible Aggregate Standard.
SITE SPECIFIC: CSC’s standard is applied and audited at the level of the
aggregate site (not company-wide).
ENGAGES STAKEHOLDERS: Auditors consult with stakeholders to verify and
evaluate whether aggregate sites are in compliance with CSC’s requirements.
CSC
certification
Consultation
Operational & Planning
8
Requirements
Siting
Requirements
Contact us
Slide 9
The CSC Certification Process
Participants
STEP 1: Applicant
submits application
to CB.
STEP 2: CB verifies
eligibility of
applicant. Contract
between applicant
and CB.
STEP 3: CB selects
audit team.
Contract between
CSC and audit
team.
STEP 4: Audit team
engages with
stakeholders and
conducts site audit
STEP 5: Auditors
submit Audit Report
to CB
AUDIT
STEP 6: CB makes
certification
decision. Issues 10
year certificate or
non-conformances
to be addressed by
applicant.
Stakeholders
Applicant
Certification
Body (CB)
Audit Team
STEP 7: Auditors conduct
observation audit 5 years
after certification is
granted and evaluate
whether there is
continued conformance.
Non-conformance may
result in withdrawal or
suspension of certificate
CERTIFICATION
10 Years with a 5 year observation audit and
conformance
9
audits as required
STEP 8: Applicant
submits
application to
renew
certification.
Process begins
again at Step 3.
AUDIT
Slide 10
CSC Certification Requirements
CSC certificates are granted for 10 years, with
mandatory surveillance audits 5 years after a
certificate is granted.
CSC offers two types of certification: CSC Candidate and CSC Certified.
• CSC Candidate sites have not yet achieved regulatory approval. These
sites seek certification as a tool to inform their planning processes.
• CSC Certified sites have achieved regulatory approval. These sites seek
certification as a tool to inform their operational processes.
Both CSC certification types require independent, third-party audits against the
CSC Responsible Aggregate Standard.
The standard identifies which core requirements apply to sites eligible for CSC
Candidate or CSC Certified status.
CSC
certification
Consultation
Operational & Planning
Requirements
Siting
Requirements
Contact us
Slide 11
CSC Certification Types
Not all approvals are achieved, AND
Consultation has commenced, AND
Site is not, or has not, been operating
Regulatory approvals achieved, OR
Site is, or has previously, been operating
CSC CANDIDATE
i.Promotes site as a
“Candidate” site
ii.Site meets CSC
requirements related to
community engagement
and siting
1 yr.
Submit
CSC Registration
application
CSC
certification
Evaluation
Audit
Consultation
5 yrs.
CSC CERTIFIED
i.Promotes site and
products as “Certified”
ii.Site meets CSC
requirements related to
operation and
rehabilitation planning
5 yrs.
Observation
Audit
1 yr.
5 yrs.
Evaluation
Audit
Operational & Planning
Requirements
5 yrs.
Observation
Audit
Siting
Requirements
Re-evaluation
Audit
Contact us
Slide 12
Now it’s your turn to be heard.
We are seeking your input on the draft CSC Responsible
Aggregate Standards
CSC
certification
Consultation
Operational & Planning
Requirements
Siting
Requirements
Contact us
PUBLIC CONSULTATION OF THE
STANDARD
Slide 14
Public Consultation of the draft CSC Responsible Aggregate Standard
You may submit your comments on the draft Standard from January 6 to March 6,
2014 (60 days)
CSC is hosting a number of sessions across the province to provide information
on the certification system and draft Standards and answer questions related to
the draft Standards. Comments made during these sessions are not considered
formal comments.
To submit formal comments to CSC, they must:
• Be attributed: Name, affiliation and contact information must be included.
• Be in writing: All comments must be in writing.
• Be within consultation period: The last day for submitting comments is 4 pm
EST on March 6, 2014.
• Be sent to: email ([email protected]) or mail (Cornerstone
Standards Council, 285 McLeod St. Ottawa, K2P 1A1)
Please note that following consultation, ALL comments, and who they are
attributed to, will be posted on the CSC website at www.cornerstonestandards.ca
CSC
certification
Consultation
Operational & Planning
Requirements
Siting
Requirements
Contact us
Slide 15
Once comments have been submitted
The Standard Development Panel will consider all comments that are
attributed, in writing, and submitted within the required time period.
Comments will be considered on a case-by-case basis, with no weighting or
scoring of comments.
How comments are addressed will be identified in a ‘comment response
table’, which will be posted on CSC’s website.
After the SDP’s review of comments, a revised standard will be posted for a 30day consultation period.
The CSC Board of Directors is responsible for the final approval of the CSC
Responsible Aggregate Standard.
CSC
certification
Consultation
Operational & Planning
Requirements
Siting
Requirements
Contact us
Slide 16
Timeline
JANUARY
FEBRUARY
MARCH
APRIL
MAY
JUNE
60-day
consultation
of draft
standard
begins
(January 6,
2014)
Information
sessions
End of
consultation
on draft
standard
(March 6,
2014)
Comments
reviewed and
considered by
SDP.
Revised
standard is
submitted to
CSC Board.
Launch of CSC
certification.
Meetings with
affected
groups and
individuals
30-day
consultation
of revised
standard
CSC Board
reviews and
considers all
comments
received
during the two
consultation
periods
CSC
certification
Consultation
Operational & Planning
Requirements
Siting
Requirements
Aggregate
sites may
apply for
certification
once final
standard is
released.
Contact us
Slide 9
FINDING THE BALANCE
A presentation of the draft CSC Responsible
Aggregate Standard
Slide 2
A collaboration of aggregate operators, environmental leaders, community
advocates and experts in certification.
CSC believes in an aggregate sector that is:
• Prosperous;
• Respectful of the natural environment;
• A good neighbour and employer;
• Impacting communities in a positive manner;
• Using recycled materials to reduce virgin demand; and is
• Responsive to Ontario’s building needs.
CSC’s work addresses the need for a less confrontational approach to the
planning, siting and operation of aggregates sites in Ontario. CSC’s Board of
Directors believes a collaborative approach is urgently needed.
CORNERSTONE STANDARDS COUNCIL
The Cornerstone Standards Council (CSC)
Slide 3
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Peter Kendall, Schad Foundation (CHAIR)
Maia Becker, Independent Consultant
Bob Cartmel, Lafarge Canada
Ryan Essex, Miller Group
Bill Galloway/Nick Caccavella, Holcim
Canada
Ken Lucyschyn, Walker Industries
Moreen Miller, OSSGA
Thomas Mueller, Canada Green Building
Council
Ron Reid, Couchiching Conservancy
Caroline Schultz, Ontario Nature
Eric Stevenson, Environmental Defence
Andrew Stewart, McLean Foundation
CORNERSTONE STANDARDS COUNCIL
CSC Board of Directors
Slide 4
Voluntary Certification – Well Established, Well Respected
CSC is a voluntary and market-based certification system for the responsible
extraction of aggregates.
Certification is the process by which aggregate sites are independently
Evaluated against an environmental and social standard
Certification is not a substitute for regulatory and planning processes but
provide incentives for individual operations that are willing to go above
and beyond regulatory requirements.
CSC follows in the footsteps of successful, credible and achievable certification programs in other
resource and construction sectors (FSC – forestry, MSC – fisheries, LEED – building)
By certifying sites that meet growing expectations for social and environmental rigour CSC
provides green builders with a responsible option
CSC’s current focus is on the certification of aggregate sites in Ontario. This may evolve to include
other provinces and other products (e.g. asphalt, concrete)
In order to be CREDIBLE and EFFECTIVE, CSC certification must deliver:
•A Responsible Aggregate Standard that establishes the requirements against which an
aggregate site’s performance is assessed;
•An Assurance System that establishes the processes, mechanisms and requirements for how
sites are assessed against the standard.
Slide 5
Developing the Standard – Collaboration and Consultation
In 2011, CSC established a Standards Development
Panel (SDP) made up of individuals from community
organizations and First Nations affected by aggregate
operations and experts in aggregate extraction,
municipal planning, and environmental protection.
The SDP was tasked with producing an effective and
functional Final Standard that establishes credible,
practical and measurable requirements for socially and
environmentally responsible aggregates.
Through a consensus based, participatory and
balanced process, the SDP participated in:
• 30+ face-to-face meetings;
• 300+ hours of discussion, debate and review;
• 30+ early drafts of the Standard;
• 6 sub-committees focused on key issues; and
• Field-testing at two aggregate sites.
The result of this work is the draft
CSC RESPONSIBLE AGGREGATE STANDARD
Slide 6
Benefits of CSC’s Responsible Aggregate Standard
Community Benefits
• Improved communications
•
•
•
•
processes and involvement
Improved environmental protection
and targeted net-gain approach to
rehabilitation
More certain outcomes for siting of
proposed operations
Increased knowledge of progress
towards final extraction
More opportunities for Aboriginal
communities to be engaged
Industry Benefits
• Competitive advantage when
supplying materials to responsible
purchasers
• Improved communications
processes with neighbours, public
agencies and Aboriginal
communities
• Clear expectations of operating
practices
• More certain outcomes for siting of
proposed operations
UNDERSTANDING THE CSC
CERTIFICATION SYSTEM
7
Slide 8
Understanding how CSC certification Works
VOLUNTARY: Companies choose to be audited
against CSC’s Responsible Aggregate Standard.
INDEPENDENT: Audits are conducted by
independent, third-party auditors.
VERIFIED: Auditors verify whether an aggregate site is in compliance with the
requirements set-out in the CSC’s Responsible Aggregate Standard.
SITE SPECIFIC: CSC’s standard is applied and audited at the level of the
aggregate site (not company-wide).
ENGAGES STAKEHOLDERS: Auditors consult with stakeholders to verify and
evaluate whether aggregate sites are in compliance with CSC’s requirements.
CSC
certification
Consultation
Operational & Planning
8
Requirements
Siting
Requirements
Contact us
Slide 9
The CSC Certification Process
Participants
STEP 1: Applicant
submits application
to CB.
STEP 2: CB verifies
eligibility of
applicant. Contract
between applicant
and CB.
STEP 3: CB selects
audit team.
Contract between
CSC and audit
team.
STEP 4: Audit team
engages with
stakeholders and
conducts site audit
STEP 5: Auditors
submit Audit Report
to CB
AUDIT
STEP 6: CB makes
certification
decision. Issues 10
year certificate or
non-conformances
to be addressed by
applicant.
Stakeholders
Applicant
Certification
Body (CB)
Audit Team
STEP 7: Auditors conduct
observation audit 5 years
after certification is
granted and evaluate
whether there is
continued conformance.
Non-conformance may
result in withdrawal or
suspension of certificate
CERTIFICATION
10 Years with a 5 year observation audit and
conformance
9
audits as required
STEP 8: Applicant
submits
application to
renew
certification.
Process begins
again at Step 3.
AUDIT
Slide 10
CSC Certification Requirements
CSC certificates are granted for 10 years, with
mandatory surveillance audits 5 years after a
certificate is granted.
CSC offers two types of certification: CSC Candidate and CSC Certified.
• CSC Candidate sites have not yet achieved regulatory approval. These
sites seek certification as a tool to inform their planning processes.
• CSC Certified sites have achieved regulatory approval. These sites seek
certification as a tool to inform their operational processes.
Both CSC certification types require independent, third-party audits against the
CSC Responsible Aggregate Standard.
The standard identifies which core requirements apply to sites eligible for CSC
Candidate or CSC Certified status.
CSC
certification
Consultation
Operational & Planning
Requirements
Siting
Requirements
Contact us
Slide 11
CSC Certification Types
Not all approvals are achieved, AND
Consultation has commenced, AND
Site is not, or has not, been operating
Regulatory approvals achieved, OR
Site is, or has previously, been operating
CSC CANDIDATE
i.Promotes site as a
“Candidate” site
ii.Site meets CSC
requirements related to
community engagement
and siting
1 yr.
Submit
CSC Registration
application
CSC
certification
Evaluation
Audit
Consultation
5 yrs.
CSC CERTIFIED
i.Promotes site and
products as “Certified”
ii.Site meets CSC
requirements related to
operation and
rehabilitation planning
5 yrs.
Observation
Audit
1 yr.
5 yrs.
Evaluation
Audit
Operational & Planning
Requirements
5 yrs.
Observation
Audit
Siting
Requirements
Re-evaluation
Audit
Contact us
Slide 12
Now it’s your turn to be heard.
We are seeking your input on the draft CSC Responsible
Aggregate Standards
CSC
certification
Consultation
Operational & Planning
Requirements
Siting
Requirements
Contact us
PUBLIC CONSULTATION OF THE
STANDARD
Slide 14
Public Consultation of the draft CSC Responsible Aggregate Standard
You may submit your comments on the draft Standard from January 6 to March 6,
2014 (60 days)
CSC is hosting a number of sessions across the province to provide information
on the certification system and draft Standards and answer questions related to
the draft Standards. Comments made during these sessions are not considered
formal comments.
To submit formal comments to CSC, they must:
• Be attributed: Name, affiliation and contact information must be included.
• Be in writing: All comments must be in writing.
• Be within consultation period: The last day for submitting comments is 4 pm
EST on March 6, 2014.
• Be sent to: email ([email protected]) or mail (Cornerstone
Standards Council, 285 McLeod St. Ottawa, K2P 1A1)
Please note that following consultation, ALL comments, and who they are
attributed to, will be posted on the CSC website at www.cornerstonestandards.ca
CSC
certification
Consultation
Operational & Planning
Requirements
Siting
Requirements
Contact us
Slide 15
Once comments have been submitted
The Standard Development Panel will consider all comments that are
attributed, in writing, and submitted within the required time period.
Comments will be considered on a case-by-case basis, with no weighting or
scoring of comments.
How comments are addressed will be identified in a ‘comment response
table’, which will be posted on CSC’s website.
After the SDP’s review of comments, a revised standard will be posted for a 30day consultation period.
The CSC Board of Directors is responsible for the final approval of the CSC
Responsible Aggregate Standard.
CSC
certification
Consultation
Operational & Planning
Requirements
Siting
Requirements
Contact us
Slide 16
Timeline
JANUARY
FEBRUARY
MARCH
APRIL
MAY
JUNE
60-day
consultation
of draft
standard
begins
(January 6,
2014)
Information
sessions
End of
consultation
on draft
standard
(March 6,
2014)
Comments
reviewed and
considered by
SDP.
Revised
standard is
submitted to
CSC Board.
Launch of CSC
certification.
Meetings with
affected
groups and
individuals
30-day
consultation
of revised
standard
CSC Board
reviews and
considers all
comments
received
during the two
consultation
periods
CSC
certification
Consultation
Operational & Planning
Requirements
Siting
Requirements
Aggregate
sites may
apply for
certification
once final
standard is
released.
Contact us
Slide 10
FINDING THE BALANCE
A presentation of the draft CSC Responsible
Aggregate Standard
Slide 2
A collaboration of aggregate operators, environmental leaders, community
advocates and experts in certification.
CSC believes in an aggregate sector that is:
• Prosperous;
• Respectful of the natural environment;
• A good neighbour and employer;
• Impacting communities in a positive manner;
• Using recycled materials to reduce virgin demand; and is
• Responsive to Ontario’s building needs.
CSC’s work addresses the need for a less confrontational approach to the
planning, siting and operation of aggregates sites in Ontario. CSC’s Board of
Directors believes a collaborative approach is urgently needed.
CORNERSTONE STANDARDS COUNCIL
The Cornerstone Standards Council (CSC)
Slide 3
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Peter Kendall, Schad Foundation (CHAIR)
Maia Becker, Independent Consultant
Bob Cartmel, Lafarge Canada
Ryan Essex, Miller Group
Bill Galloway/Nick Caccavella, Holcim
Canada
Ken Lucyschyn, Walker Industries
Moreen Miller, OSSGA
Thomas Mueller, Canada Green Building
Council
Ron Reid, Couchiching Conservancy
Caroline Schultz, Ontario Nature
Eric Stevenson, Environmental Defence
Andrew Stewart, McLean Foundation
CORNERSTONE STANDARDS COUNCIL
CSC Board of Directors
Slide 4
Voluntary Certification – Well Established, Well Respected
CSC is a voluntary and market-based certification system for the responsible
extraction of aggregates.
Certification is the process by which aggregate sites are independently
Evaluated against an environmental and social standard
Certification is not a substitute for regulatory and planning processes but
provide incentives for individual operations that are willing to go above
and beyond regulatory requirements.
CSC follows in the footsteps of successful, credible and achievable certification programs in other
resource and construction sectors (FSC – forestry, MSC – fisheries, LEED – building)
By certifying sites that meet growing expectations for social and environmental rigour CSC
provides green builders with a responsible option
CSC’s current focus is on the certification of aggregate sites in Ontario. This may evolve to include
other provinces and other products (e.g. asphalt, concrete)
In order to be CREDIBLE and EFFECTIVE, CSC certification must deliver:
•A Responsible Aggregate Standard that establishes the requirements against which an
aggregate site’s performance is assessed;
•An Assurance System that establishes the processes, mechanisms and requirements for how
sites are assessed against the standard.
Slide 5
Developing the Standard – Collaboration and Consultation
In 2011, CSC established a Standards Development
Panel (SDP) made up of individuals from community
organizations and First Nations affected by aggregate
operations and experts in aggregate extraction,
municipal planning, and environmental protection.
The SDP was tasked with producing an effective and
functional Final Standard that establishes credible,
practical and measurable requirements for socially and
environmentally responsible aggregates.
Through a consensus based, participatory and
balanced process, the SDP participated in:
• 30+ face-to-face meetings;
• 300+ hours of discussion, debate and review;
• 30+ early drafts of the Standard;
• 6 sub-committees focused on key issues; and
• Field-testing at two aggregate sites.
The result of this work is the draft
CSC RESPONSIBLE AGGREGATE STANDARD
Slide 6
Benefits of CSC’s Responsible Aggregate Standard
Community Benefits
• Improved communications
•
•
•
•
processes and involvement
Improved environmental protection
and targeted net-gain approach to
rehabilitation
More certain outcomes for siting of
proposed operations
Increased knowledge of progress
towards final extraction
More opportunities for Aboriginal
communities to be engaged
Industry Benefits
• Competitive advantage when
supplying materials to responsible
purchasers
• Improved communications
processes with neighbours, public
agencies and Aboriginal
communities
• Clear expectations of operating
practices
• More certain outcomes for siting of
proposed operations
UNDERSTANDING THE CSC
CERTIFICATION SYSTEM
7
Slide 8
Understanding how CSC certification Works
VOLUNTARY: Companies choose to be audited
against CSC’s Responsible Aggregate Standard.
INDEPENDENT: Audits are conducted by
independent, third-party auditors.
VERIFIED: Auditors verify whether an aggregate site is in compliance with the
requirements set-out in the CSC’s Responsible Aggregate Standard.
SITE SPECIFIC: CSC’s standard is applied and audited at the level of the
aggregate site (not company-wide).
ENGAGES STAKEHOLDERS: Auditors consult with stakeholders to verify and
evaluate whether aggregate sites are in compliance with CSC’s requirements.
CSC
certification
Consultation
Operational & Planning
8
Requirements
Siting
Requirements
Contact us
Slide 9
The CSC Certification Process
Participants
STEP 1: Applicant
submits application
to CB.
STEP 2: CB verifies
eligibility of
applicant. Contract
between applicant
and CB.
STEP 3: CB selects
audit team.
Contract between
CSC and audit
team.
STEP 4: Audit team
engages with
stakeholders and
conducts site audit
STEP 5: Auditors
submit Audit Report
to CB
AUDIT
STEP 6: CB makes
certification
decision. Issues 10
year certificate or
non-conformances
to be addressed by
applicant.
Stakeholders
Applicant
Certification
Body (CB)
Audit Team
STEP 7: Auditors conduct
observation audit 5 years
after certification is
granted and evaluate
whether there is
continued conformance.
Non-conformance may
result in withdrawal or
suspension of certificate
CERTIFICATION
10 Years with a 5 year observation audit and
conformance
9
audits as required
STEP 8: Applicant
submits
application to
renew
certification.
Process begins
again at Step 3.
AUDIT
Slide 10
CSC Certification Requirements
CSC certificates are granted for 10 years, with
mandatory surveillance audits 5 years after a
certificate is granted.
CSC offers two types of certification: CSC Candidate and CSC Certified.
• CSC Candidate sites have not yet achieved regulatory approval. These
sites seek certification as a tool to inform their planning processes.
• CSC Certified sites have achieved regulatory approval. These sites seek
certification as a tool to inform their operational processes.
Both CSC certification types require independent, third-party audits against the
CSC Responsible Aggregate Standard.
The standard identifies which core requirements apply to sites eligible for CSC
Candidate or CSC Certified status.
CSC
certification
Consultation
Operational & Planning
Requirements
Siting
Requirements
Contact us
Slide 11
CSC Certification Types
Not all approvals are achieved, AND
Consultation has commenced, AND
Site is not, or has not, been operating
Regulatory approvals achieved, OR
Site is, or has previously, been operating
CSC CANDIDATE
i.Promotes site as a
“Candidate” site
ii.Site meets CSC
requirements related to
community engagement
and siting
1 yr.
Submit
CSC Registration
application
CSC
certification
Evaluation
Audit
Consultation
5 yrs.
CSC CERTIFIED
i.Promotes site and
products as “Certified”
ii.Site meets CSC
requirements related to
operation and
rehabilitation planning
5 yrs.
Observation
Audit
1 yr.
5 yrs.
Evaluation
Audit
Operational & Planning
Requirements
5 yrs.
Observation
Audit
Siting
Requirements
Re-evaluation
Audit
Contact us
Slide 12
Now it’s your turn to be heard.
We are seeking your input on the draft CSC Responsible
Aggregate Standards
CSC
certification
Consultation
Operational & Planning
Requirements
Siting
Requirements
Contact us
PUBLIC CONSULTATION OF THE
STANDARD
Slide 14
Public Consultation of the draft CSC Responsible Aggregate Standard
You may submit your comments on the draft Standard from January 6 to March 6,
2014 (60 days)
CSC is hosting a number of sessions across the province to provide information
on the certification system and draft Standards and answer questions related to
the draft Standards. Comments made during these sessions are not considered
formal comments.
To submit formal comments to CSC, they must:
• Be attributed: Name, affiliation and contact information must be included.
• Be in writing: All comments must be in writing.
• Be within consultation period: The last day for submitting comments is 4 pm
EST on March 6, 2014.
• Be sent to: email ([email protected]) or mail (Cornerstone
Standards Council, 285 McLeod St. Ottawa, K2P 1A1)
Please note that following consultation, ALL comments, and who they are
attributed to, will be posted on the CSC website at www.cornerstonestandards.ca
CSC
certification
Consultation
Operational & Planning
Requirements
Siting
Requirements
Contact us
Slide 15
Once comments have been submitted
The Standard Development Panel will consider all comments that are
attributed, in writing, and submitted within the required time period.
Comments will be considered on a case-by-case basis, with no weighting or
scoring of comments.
How comments are addressed will be identified in a ‘comment response
table’, which will be posted on CSC’s website.
After the SDP’s review of comments, a revised standard will be posted for a 30day consultation period.
The CSC Board of Directors is responsible for the final approval of the CSC
Responsible Aggregate Standard.
CSC
certification
Consultation
Operational & Planning
Requirements
Siting
Requirements
Contact us
Slide 16
Timeline
JANUARY
FEBRUARY
MARCH
APRIL
MAY
JUNE
60-day
consultation
of draft
standard
begins
(January 6,
2014)
Information
sessions
End of
consultation
on draft
standard
(March 6,
2014)
Comments
reviewed and
considered by
SDP.
Revised
standard is
submitted to
CSC Board.
Launch of CSC
certification.
Meetings with
affected
groups and
individuals
30-day
consultation
of revised
standard
CSC Board
reviews and
considers all
comments
received
during the two
consultation
periods
CSC
certification
Consultation
Operational & Planning
Requirements
Siting
Requirements
Aggregate
sites may
apply for
certification
once final
standard is
released.
Contact us
Slide 11
FINDING THE BALANCE
A presentation of the draft CSC Responsible
Aggregate Standard
Slide 2
A collaboration of aggregate operators, environmental leaders, community
advocates and experts in certification.
CSC believes in an aggregate sector that is:
• Prosperous;
• Respectful of the natural environment;
• A good neighbour and employer;
• Impacting communities in a positive manner;
• Using recycled materials to reduce virgin demand; and is
• Responsive to Ontario’s building needs.
CSC’s work addresses the need for a less confrontational approach to the
planning, siting and operation of aggregates sites in Ontario. CSC’s Board of
Directors believes a collaborative approach is urgently needed.
CORNERSTONE STANDARDS COUNCIL
The Cornerstone Standards Council (CSC)
Slide 3
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Peter Kendall, Schad Foundation (CHAIR)
Maia Becker, Independent Consultant
Bob Cartmel, Lafarge Canada
Ryan Essex, Miller Group
Bill Galloway/Nick Caccavella, Holcim
Canada
Ken Lucyschyn, Walker Industries
Moreen Miller, OSSGA
Thomas Mueller, Canada Green Building
Council
Ron Reid, Couchiching Conservancy
Caroline Schultz, Ontario Nature
Eric Stevenson, Environmental Defence
Andrew Stewart, McLean Foundation
CORNERSTONE STANDARDS COUNCIL
CSC Board of Directors
Slide 4
Voluntary Certification – Well Established, Well Respected
CSC is a voluntary and market-based certification system for the responsible
extraction of aggregates.
Certification is the process by which aggregate sites are independently
Evaluated against an environmental and social standard
Certification is not a substitute for regulatory and planning processes but
provide incentives for individual operations that are willing to go above
and beyond regulatory requirements.
CSC follows in the footsteps of successful, credible and achievable certification programs in other
resource and construction sectors (FSC – forestry, MSC – fisheries, LEED – building)
By certifying sites that meet growing expectations for social and environmental rigour CSC
provides green builders with a responsible option
CSC’s current focus is on the certification of aggregate sites in Ontario. This may evolve to include
other provinces and other products (e.g. asphalt, concrete)
In order to be CREDIBLE and EFFECTIVE, CSC certification must deliver:
•A Responsible Aggregate Standard that establishes the requirements against which an
aggregate site’s performance is assessed;
•An Assurance System that establishes the processes, mechanisms and requirements for how
sites are assessed against the standard.
Slide 5
Developing the Standard – Collaboration and Consultation
In 2011, CSC established a Standards Development
Panel (SDP) made up of individuals from community
organizations and First Nations affected by aggregate
operations and experts in aggregate extraction,
municipal planning, and environmental protection.
The SDP was tasked with producing an effective and
functional Final Standard that establishes credible,
practical and measurable requirements for socially and
environmentally responsible aggregates.
Through a consensus based, participatory and
balanced process, the SDP participated in:
• 30+ face-to-face meetings;
• 300+ hours of discussion, debate and review;
• 30+ early drafts of the Standard;
• 6 sub-committees focused on key issues; and
• Field-testing at two aggregate sites.
The result of this work is the draft
CSC RESPONSIBLE AGGREGATE STANDARD
Slide 6
Benefits of CSC’s Responsible Aggregate Standard
Community Benefits
• Improved communications
•
•
•
•
processes and involvement
Improved environmental protection
and targeted net-gain approach to
rehabilitation
More certain outcomes for siting of
proposed operations
Increased knowledge of progress
towards final extraction
More opportunities for Aboriginal
communities to be engaged
Industry Benefits
• Competitive advantage when
supplying materials to responsible
purchasers
• Improved communications
processes with neighbours, public
agencies and Aboriginal
communities
• Clear expectations of operating
practices
• More certain outcomes for siting of
proposed operations
UNDERSTANDING THE CSC
CERTIFICATION SYSTEM
7
Slide 8
Understanding how CSC certification Works
VOLUNTARY: Companies choose to be audited
against CSC’s Responsible Aggregate Standard.
INDEPENDENT: Audits are conducted by
independent, third-party auditors.
VERIFIED: Auditors verify whether an aggregate site is in compliance with the
requirements set-out in the CSC’s Responsible Aggregate Standard.
SITE SPECIFIC: CSC’s standard is applied and audited at the level of the
aggregate site (not company-wide).
ENGAGES STAKEHOLDERS: Auditors consult with stakeholders to verify and
evaluate whether aggregate sites are in compliance with CSC’s requirements.
CSC
certification
Consultation
Operational & Planning
8
Requirements
Siting
Requirements
Contact us
Slide 9
The CSC Certification Process
Participants
STEP 1: Applicant
submits application
to CB.
STEP 2: CB verifies
eligibility of
applicant. Contract
between applicant
and CB.
STEP 3: CB selects
audit team.
Contract between
CSC and audit
team.
STEP 4: Audit team
engages with
stakeholders and
conducts site audit
STEP 5: Auditors
submit Audit Report
to CB
AUDIT
STEP 6: CB makes
certification
decision. Issues 10
year certificate or
non-conformances
to be addressed by
applicant.
Stakeholders
Applicant
Certification
Body (CB)
Audit Team
STEP 7: Auditors conduct
observation audit 5 years
after certification is
granted and evaluate
whether there is
continued conformance.
Non-conformance may
result in withdrawal or
suspension of certificate
CERTIFICATION
10 Years with a 5 year observation audit and
conformance
9
audits as required
STEP 8: Applicant
submits
application to
renew
certification.
Process begins
again at Step 3.
AUDIT
Slide 10
CSC Certification Requirements
CSC certificates are granted for 10 years, with
mandatory surveillance audits 5 years after a
certificate is granted.
CSC offers two types of certification: CSC Candidate and CSC Certified.
• CSC Candidate sites have not yet achieved regulatory approval. These
sites seek certification as a tool to inform their planning processes.
• CSC Certified sites have achieved regulatory approval. These sites seek
certification as a tool to inform their operational processes.
Both CSC certification types require independent, third-party audits against the
CSC Responsible Aggregate Standard.
The standard identifies which core requirements apply to sites eligible for CSC
Candidate or CSC Certified status.
CSC
certification
Consultation
Operational & Planning
Requirements
Siting
Requirements
Contact us
Slide 11
CSC Certification Types
Not all approvals are achieved, AND
Consultation has commenced, AND
Site is not, or has not, been operating
Regulatory approvals achieved, OR
Site is, or has previously, been operating
CSC CANDIDATE
i.Promotes site as a
“Candidate” site
ii.Site meets CSC
requirements related to
community engagement
and siting
1 yr.
Submit
CSC Registration
application
CSC
certification
Evaluation
Audit
Consultation
5 yrs.
CSC CERTIFIED
i.Promotes site and
products as “Certified”
ii.Site meets CSC
requirements related to
operation and
rehabilitation planning
5 yrs.
Observation
Audit
1 yr.
5 yrs.
Evaluation
Audit
Operational & Planning
Requirements
5 yrs.
Observation
Audit
Siting
Requirements
Re-evaluation
Audit
Contact us
Slide 12
Now it’s your turn to be heard.
We are seeking your input on the draft CSC Responsible
Aggregate Standards
CSC
certification
Consultation
Operational & Planning
Requirements
Siting
Requirements
Contact us
PUBLIC CONSULTATION OF THE
STANDARD
Slide 14
Public Consultation of the draft CSC Responsible Aggregate Standard
You may submit your comments on the draft Standard from January 6 to March 6,
2014 (60 days)
CSC is hosting a number of sessions across the province to provide information
on the certification system and draft Standards and answer questions related to
the draft Standards. Comments made during these sessions are not considered
formal comments.
To submit formal comments to CSC, they must:
• Be attributed: Name, affiliation and contact information must be included.
• Be in writing: All comments must be in writing.
• Be within consultation period: The last day for submitting comments is 4 pm
EST on March 6, 2014.
• Be sent to: email ([email protected]) or mail (Cornerstone
Standards Council, 285 McLeod St. Ottawa, K2P 1A1)
Please note that following consultation, ALL comments, and who they are
attributed to, will be posted on the CSC website at www.cornerstonestandards.ca
CSC
certification
Consultation
Operational & Planning
Requirements
Siting
Requirements
Contact us
Slide 15
Once comments have been submitted
The Standard Development Panel will consider all comments that are
attributed, in writing, and submitted within the required time period.
Comments will be considered on a case-by-case basis, with no weighting or
scoring of comments.
How comments are addressed will be identified in a ‘comment response
table’, which will be posted on CSC’s website.
After the SDP’s review of comments, a revised standard will be posted for a 30day consultation period.
The CSC Board of Directors is responsible for the final approval of the CSC
Responsible Aggregate Standard.
CSC
certification
Consultation
Operational & Planning
Requirements
Siting
Requirements
Contact us
Slide 16
Timeline
JANUARY
FEBRUARY
MARCH
APRIL
MAY
JUNE
60-day
consultation
of draft
standard
begins
(January 6,
2014)
Information
sessions
End of
consultation
on draft
standard
(March 6,
2014)
Comments
reviewed and
considered by
SDP.
Revised
standard is
submitted to
CSC Board.
Launch of CSC
certification.
Meetings with
affected
groups and
individuals
30-day
consultation
of revised
standard
CSC Board
reviews and
considers all
comments
received
during the two
consultation
periods
CSC
certification
Consultation
Operational & Planning
Requirements
Siting
Requirements
Aggregate
sites may
apply for
certification
once final
standard is
released.
Contact us
Slide 12
FINDING THE BALANCE
A presentation of the draft CSC Responsible
Aggregate Standard
Slide 2
A collaboration of aggregate operators, environmental leaders, community
advocates and experts in certification.
CSC believes in an aggregate sector that is:
• Prosperous;
• Respectful of the natural environment;
• A good neighbour and employer;
• Impacting communities in a positive manner;
• Using recycled materials to reduce virgin demand; and is
• Responsive to Ontario’s building needs.
CSC’s work addresses the need for a less confrontational approach to the
planning, siting and operation of aggregates sites in Ontario. CSC’s Board of
Directors believes a collaborative approach is urgently needed.
CORNERSTONE STANDARDS COUNCIL
The Cornerstone Standards Council (CSC)
Slide 3
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Peter Kendall, Schad Foundation (CHAIR)
Maia Becker, Independent Consultant
Bob Cartmel, Lafarge Canada
Ryan Essex, Miller Group
Bill Galloway/Nick Caccavella, Holcim
Canada
Ken Lucyschyn, Walker Industries
Moreen Miller, OSSGA
Thomas Mueller, Canada Green Building
Council
Ron Reid, Couchiching Conservancy
Caroline Schultz, Ontario Nature
Eric Stevenson, Environmental Defence
Andrew Stewart, McLean Foundation
CORNERSTONE STANDARDS COUNCIL
CSC Board of Directors
Slide 4
Voluntary Certification – Well Established, Well Respected
CSC is a voluntary and market-based certification system for the responsible
extraction of aggregates.
Certification is the process by which aggregate sites are independently
Evaluated against an environmental and social standard
Certification is not a substitute for regulatory and planning processes but
provide incentives for individual operations that are willing to go above
and beyond regulatory requirements.
CSC follows in the footsteps of successful, credible and achievable certification programs in other
resource and construction sectors (FSC – forestry, MSC – fisheries, LEED – building)
By certifying sites that meet growing expectations for social and environmental rigour CSC
provides green builders with a responsible option
CSC’s current focus is on the certification of aggregate sites in Ontario. This may evolve to include
other provinces and other products (e.g. asphalt, concrete)
In order to be CREDIBLE and EFFECTIVE, CSC certification must deliver:
•A Responsible Aggregate Standard that establishes the requirements against which an
aggregate site’s performance is assessed;
•An Assurance System that establishes the processes, mechanisms and requirements for how
sites are assessed against the standard.
Slide 5
Developing the Standard – Collaboration and Consultation
In 2011, CSC established a Standards Development
Panel (SDP) made up of individuals from community
organizations and First Nations affected by aggregate
operations and experts in aggregate extraction,
municipal planning, and environmental protection.
The SDP was tasked with producing an effective and
functional Final Standard that establishes credible,
practical and measurable requirements for socially and
environmentally responsible aggregates.
Through a consensus based, participatory and
balanced process, the SDP participated in:
• 30+ face-to-face meetings;
• 300+ hours of discussion, debate and review;
• 30+ early drafts of the Standard;
• 6 sub-committees focused on key issues; and
• Field-testing at two aggregate sites.
The result of this work is the draft
CSC RESPONSIBLE AGGREGATE STANDARD
Slide 6
Benefits of CSC’s Responsible Aggregate Standard
Community Benefits
• Improved communications
•
•
•
•
processes and involvement
Improved environmental protection
and targeted net-gain approach to
rehabilitation
More certain outcomes for siting of
proposed operations
Increased knowledge of progress
towards final extraction
More opportunities for Aboriginal
communities to be engaged
Industry Benefits
• Competitive advantage when
supplying materials to responsible
purchasers
• Improved communications
processes with neighbours, public
agencies and Aboriginal
communities
• Clear expectations of operating
practices
• More certain outcomes for siting of
proposed operations
UNDERSTANDING THE CSC
CERTIFICATION SYSTEM
7
Slide 8
Understanding how CSC certification Works
VOLUNTARY: Companies choose to be audited
against CSC’s Responsible Aggregate Standard.
INDEPENDENT: Audits are conducted by
independent, third-party auditors.
VERIFIED: Auditors verify whether an aggregate site is in compliance with the
requirements set-out in the CSC’s Responsible Aggregate Standard.
SITE SPECIFIC: CSC’s standard is applied and audited at the level of the
aggregate site (not company-wide).
ENGAGES STAKEHOLDERS: Auditors consult with stakeholders to verify and
evaluate whether aggregate sites are in compliance with CSC’s requirements.
CSC
certification
Consultation
Operational & Planning
8
Requirements
Siting
Requirements
Contact us
Slide 9
The CSC Certification Process
Participants
STEP 1: Applicant
submits application
to CB.
STEP 2: CB verifies
eligibility of
applicant. Contract
between applicant
and CB.
STEP 3: CB selects
audit team.
Contract between
CSC and audit
team.
STEP 4: Audit team
engages with
stakeholders and
conducts site audit
STEP 5: Auditors
submit Audit Report
to CB
AUDIT
STEP 6: CB makes
certification
decision. Issues 10
year certificate or
non-conformances
to be addressed by
applicant.
Stakeholders
Applicant
Certification
Body (CB)
Audit Team
STEP 7: Auditors conduct
observation audit 5 years
after certification is
granted and evaluate
whether there is
continued conformance.
Non-conformance may
result in withdrawal or
suspension of certificate
CERTIFICATION
10 Years with a 5 year observation audit and
conformance
9
audits as required
STEP 8: Applicant
submits
application to
renew
certification.
Process begins
again at Step 3.
AUDIT
Slide 10
CSC Certification Requirements
CSC certificates are granted for 10 years, with
mandatory surveillance audits 5 years after a
certificate is granted.
CSC offers two types of certification: CSC Candidate and CSC Certified.
• CSC Candidate sites have not yet achieved regulatory approval. These
sites seek certification as a tool to inform their planning processes.
• CSC Certified sites have achieved regulatory approval. These sites seek
certification as a tool to inform their operational processes.
Both CSC certification types require independent, third-party audits against the
CSC Responsible Aggregate Standard.
The standard identifies which core requirements apply to sites eligible for CSC
Candidate or CSC Certified status.
CSC
certification
Consultation
Operational & Planning
Requirements
Siting
Requirements
Contact us
Slide 11
CSC Certification Types
Not all approvals are achieved, AND
Consultation has commenced, AND
Site is not, or has not, been operating
Regulatory approvals achieved, OR
Site is, or has previously, been operating
CSC CANDIDATE
i.Promotes site as a
“Candidate” site
ii.Site meets CSC
requirements related to
community engagement
and siting
1 yr.
Submit
CSC Registration
application
CSC
certification
Evaluation
Audit
Consultation
5 yrs.
CSC CERTIFIED
i.Promotes site and
products as “Certified”
ii.Site meets CSC
requirements related to
operation and
rehabilitation planning
5 yrs.
Observation
Audit
1 yr.
5 yrs.
Evaluation
Audit
Operational & Planning
Requirements
5 yrs.
Observation
Audit
Siting
Requirements
Re-evaluation
Audit
Contact us
Slide 12
Now it’s your turn to be heard.
We are seeking your input on the draft CSC Responsible
Aggregate Standards
CSC
certification
Consultation
Operational & Planning
Requirements
Siting
Requirements
Contact us
PUBLIC CONSULTATION OF THE
STANDARD
Slide 14
Public Consultation of the draft CSC Responsible Aggregate Standard
You may submit your comments on the draft Standard from January 6 to March 6,
2014 (60 days)
CSC is hosting a number of sessions across the province to provide information
on the certification system and draft Standards and answer questions related to
the draft Standards. Comments made during these sessions are not considered
formal comments.
To submit formal comments to CSC, they must:
• Be attributed: Name, affiliation and contact information must be included.
• Be in writing: All comments must be in writing.
• Be within consultation period: The last day for submitting comments is 4 pm
EST on March 6, 2014.
• Be sent to: email ([email protected]) or mail (Cornerstone
Standards Council, 285 McLeod St. Ottawa, K2P 1A1)
Please note that following consultation, ALL comments, and who they are
attributed to, will be posted on the CSC website at www.cornerstonestandards.ca
CSC
certification
Consultation
Operational & Planning
Requirements
Siting
Requirements
Contact us
Slide 15
Once comments have been submitted
The Standard Development Panel will consider all comments that are
attributed, in writing, and submitted within the required time period.
Comments will be considered on a case-by-case basis, with no weighting or
scoring of comments.
How comments are addressed will be identified in a ‘comment response
table’, which will be posted on CSC’s website.
After the SDP’s review of comments, a revised standard will be posted for a 30day consultation period.
The CSC Board of Directors is responsible for the final approval of the CSC
Responsible Aggregate Standard.
CSC
certification
Consultation
Operational & Planning
Requirements
Siting
Requirements
Contact us
Slide 16
Timeline
JANUARY
FEBRUARY
MARCH
APRIL
MAY
JUNE
60-day
consultation
of draft
standard
begins
(January 6,
2014)
Information
sessions
End of
consultation
on draft
standard
(March 6,
2014)
Comments
reviewed and
considered by
SDP.
Revised
standard is
submitted to
CSC Board.
Launch of CSC
certification.
Meetings with
affected
groups and
individuals
30-day
consultation
of revised
standard
CSC Board
reviews and
considers all
comments
received
during the two
consultation
periods
CSC
certification
Consultation
Operational & Planning
Requirements
Siting
Requirements
Aggregate
sites may
apply for
certification
once final
standard is
released.
Contact us
Slide 13
FINDING THE BALANCE
A presentation of the draft CSC Responsible
Aggregate Standard
Slide 2
A collaboration of aggregate operators, environmental leaders, community
advocates and experts in certification.
CSC believes in an aggregate sector that is:
• Prosperous;
• Respectful of the natural environment;
• A good neighbour and employer;
• Impacting communities in a positive manner;
• Using recycled materials to reduce virgin demand; and is
• Responsive to Ontario’s building needs.
CSC’s work addresses the need for a less confrontational approach to the
planning, siting and operation of aggregates sites in Ontario. CSC’s Board of
Directors believes a collaborative approach is urgently needed.
CORNERSTONE STANDARDS COUNCIL
The Cornerstone Standards Council (CSC)
Slide 3
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Peter Kendall, Schad Foundation (CHAIR)
Maia Becker, Independent Consultant
Bob Cartmel, Lafarge Canada
Ryan Essex, Miller Group
Bill Galloway/Nick Caccavella, Holcim
Canada
Ken Lucyschyn, Walker Industries
Moreen Miller, OSSGA
Thomas Mueller, Canada Green Building
Council
Ron Reid, Couchiching Conservancy
Caroline Schultz, Ontario Nature
Eric Stevenson, Environmental Defence
Andrew Stewart, McLean Foundation
CORNERSTONE STANDARDS COUNCIL
CSC Board of Directors
Slide 4
Voluntary Certification – Well Established, Well Respected
CSC is a voluntary and market-based certification system for the responsible
extraction of aggregates.
Certification is the process by which aggregate sites are independently
Evaluated against an environmental and social standard
Certification is not a substitute for regulatory and planning processes but
provide incentives for individual operations that are willing to go above
and beyond regulatory requirements.
CSC follows in the footsteps of successful, credible and achievable certification programs in other
resource and construction sectors (FSC – forestry, MSC – fisheries, LEED – building)
By certifying sites that meet growing expectations for social and environmental rigour CSC
provides green builders with a responsible option
CSC’s current focus is on the certification of aggregate sites in Ontario. This may evolve to include
other provinces and other products (e.g. asphalt, concrete)
In order to be CREDIBLE and EFFECTIVE, CSC certification must deliver:
•A Responsible Aggregate Standard that establishes the requirements against which an
aggregate site’s performance is assessed;
•An Assurance System that establishes the processes, mechanisms and requirements for how
sites are assessed against the standard.
Slide 5
Developing the Standard – Collaboration and Consultation
In 2011, CSC established a Standards Development
Panel (SDP) made up of individuals from community
organizations and First Nations affected by aggregate
operations and experts in aggregate extraction,
municipal planning, and environmental protection.
The SDP was tasked with producing an effective and
functional Final Standard that establishes credible,
practical and measurable requirements for socially and
environmentally responsible aggregates.
Through a consensus based, participatory and
balanced process, the SDP participated in:
• 30+ face-to-face meetings;
• 300+ hours of discussion, debate and review;
• 30+ early drafts of the Standard;
• 6 sub-committees focused on key issues; and
• Field-testing at two aggregate sites.
The result of this work is the draft
CSC RESPONSIBLE AGGREGATE STANDARD
Slide 6
Benefits of CSC’s Responsible Aggregate Standard
Community Benefits
• Improved communications
•
•
•
•
processes and involvement
Improved environmental protection
and targeted net-gain approach to
rehabilitation
More certain outcomes for siting of
proposed operations
Increased knowledge of progress
towards final extraction
More opportunities for Aboriginal
communities to be engaged
Industry Benefits
• Competitive advantage when
supplying materials to responsible
purchasers
• Improved communications
processes with neighbours, public
agencies and Aboriginal
communities
• Clear expectations of operating
practices
• More certain outcomes for siting of
proposed operations
UNDERSTANDING THE CSC
CERTIFICATION SYSTEM
7
Slide 8
Understanding how CSC certification Works
VOLUNTARY: Companies choose to be audited
against CSC’s Responsible Aggregate Standard.
INDEPENDENT: Audits are conducted by
independent, third-party auditors.
VERIFIED: Auditors verify whether an aggregate site is in compliance with the
requirements set-out in the CSC’s Responsible Aggregate Standard.
SITE SPECIFIC: CSC’s standard is applied and audited at the level of the
aggregate site (not company-wide).
ENGAGES STAKEHOLDERS: Auditors consult with stakeholders to verify and
evaluate whether aggregate sites are in compliance with CSC’s requirements.
CSC
certification
Consultation
Operational & Planning
8
Requirements
Siting
Requirements
Contact us
Slide 9
The CSC Certification Process
Participants
STEP 1: Applicant
submits application
to CB.
STEP 2: CB verifies
eligibility of
applicant. Contract
between applicant
and CB.
STEP 3: CB selects
audit team.
Contract between
CSC and audit
team.
STEP 4: Audit team
engages with
stakeholders and
conducts site audit
STEP 5: Auditors
submit Audit Report
to CB
AUDIT
STEP 6: CB makes
certification
decision. Issues 10
year certificate or
non-conformances
to be addressed by
applicant.
Stakeholders
Applicant
Certification
Body (CB)
Audit Team
STEP 7: Auditors conduct
observation audit 5 years
after certification is
granted and evaluate
whether there is
continued conformance.
Non-conformance may
result in withdrawal or
suspension of certificate
CERTIFICATION
10 Years with a 5 year observation audit and
conformance
9
audits as required
STEP 8: Applicant
submits
application to
renew
certification.
Process begins
again at Step 3.
AUDIT
Slide 10
CSC Certification Requirements
CSC certificates are granted for 10 years, with
mandatory surveillance audits 5 years after a
certificate is granted.
CSC offers two types of certification: CSC Candidate and CSC Certified.
• CSC Candidate sites have not yet achieved regulatory approval. These
sites seek certification as a tool to inform their planning processes.
• CSC Certified sites have achieved regulatory approval. These sites seek
certification as a tool to inform their operational processes.
Both CSC certification types require independent, third-party audits against the
CSC Responsible Aggregate Standard.
The standard identifies which core requirements apply to sites eligible for CSC
Candidate or CSC Certified status.
CSC
certification
Consultation
Operational & Planning
Requirements
Siting
Requirements
Contact us
Slide 11
CSC Certification Types
Not all approvals are achieved, AND
Consultation has commenced, AND
Site is not, or has not, been operating
Regulatory approvals achieved, OR
Site is, or has previously, been operating
CSC CANDIDATE
i.Promotes site as a
“Candidate” site
ii.Site meets CSC
requirements related to
community engagement
and siting
1 yr.
Submit
CSC Registration
application
CSC
certification
Evaluation
Audit
Consultation
5 yrs.
CSC CERTIFIED
i.Promotes site and
products as “Certified”
ii.Site meets CSC
requirements related to
operation and
rehabilitation planning
5 yrs.
Observation
Audit
1 yr.
5 yrs.
Evaluation
Audit
Operational & Planning
Requirements
5 yrs.
Observation
Audit
Siting
Requirements
Re-evaluation
Audit
Contact us
Slide 12
Now it’s your turn to be heard.
We are seeking your input on the draft CSC Responsible
Aggregate Standards
CSC
certification
Consultation
Operational & Planning
Requirements
Siting
Requirements
Contact us
PUBLIC CONSULTATION OF THE
STANDARD
Slide 14
Public Consultation of the draft CSC Responsible Aggregate Standard
You may submit your comments on the draft Standard from January 6 to March 6,
2014 (60 days)
CSC is hosting a number of sessions across the province to provide information
on the certification system and draft Standards and answer questions related to
the draft Standards. Comments made during these sessions are not considered
formal comments.
To submit formal comments to CSC, they must:
• Be attributed: Name, affiliation and contact information must be included.
• Be in writing: All comments must be in writing.
• Be within consultation period: The last day for submitting comments is 4 pm
EST on March 6, 2014.
• Be sent to: email ([email protected]) or mail (Cornerstone
Standards Council, 285 McLeod St. Ottawa, K2P 1A1)
Please note that following consultation, ALL comments, and who they are
attributed to, will be posted on the CSC website at www.cornerstonestandards.ca
CSC
certification
Consultation
Operational & Planning
Requirements
Siting
Requirements
Contact us
Slide 15
Once comments have been submitted
The Standard Development Panel will consider all comments that are
attributed, in writing, and submitted within the required time period.
Comments will be considered on a case-by-case basis, with no weighting or
scoring of comments.
How comments are addressed will be identified in a ‘comment response
table’, which will be posted on CSC’s website.
After the SDP’s review of comments, a revised standard will be posted for a 30day consultation period.
The CSC Board of Directors is responsible for the final approval of the CSC
Responsible Aggregate Standard.
CSC
certification
Consultation
Operational & Planning
Requirements
Siting
Requirements
Contact us
Slide 16
Timeline
JANUARY
FEBRUARY
MARCH
APRIL
MAY
JUNE
60-day
consultation
of draft
standard
begins
(January 6,
2014)
Information
sessions
End of
consultation
on draft
standard
(March 6,
2014)
Comments
reviewed and
considered by
SDP.
Revised
standard is
submitted to
CSC Board.
Launch of CSC
certification.
Meetings with
affected
groups and
individuals
30-day
consultation
of revised
standard
CSC Board
reviews and
considers all
comments
received
during the two
consultation
periods
CSC
certification
Consultation
Operational & Planning
Requirements
Siting
Requirements
Aggregate
sites may
apply for
certification
once final
standard is
released.
Contact us
Slide 14
FINDING THE BALANCE
A presentation of the draft CSC Responsible
Aggregate Standard
Slide 2
A collaboration of aggregate operators, environmental leaders, community
advocates and experts in certification.
CSC believes in an aggregate sector that is:
• Prosperous;
• Respectful of the natural environment;
• A good neighbour and employer;
• Impacting communities in a positive manner;
• Using recycled materials to reduce virgin demand; and is
• Responsive to Ontario’s building needs.
CSC’s work addresses the need for a less confrontational approach to the
planning, siting and operation of aggregates sites in Ontario. CSC’s Board of
Directors believes a collaborative approach is urgently needed.
CORNERSTONE STANDARDS COUNCIL
The Cornerstone Standards Council (CSC)
Slide 3
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Peter Kendall, Schad Foundation (CHAIR)
Maia Becker, Independent Consultant
Bob Cartmel, Lafarge Canada
Ryan Essex, Miller Group
Bill Galloway/Nick Caccavella, Holcim
Canada
Ken Lucyschyn, Walker Industries
Moreen Miller, OSSGA
Thomas Mueller, Canada Green Building
Council
Ron Reid, Couchiching Conservancy
Caroline Schultz, Ontario Nature
Eric Stevenson, Environmental Defence
Andrew Stewart, McLean Foundation
CORNERSTONE STANDARDS COUNCIL
CSC Board of Directors
Slide 4
Voluntary Certification – Well Established, Well Respected
CSC is a voluntary and market-based certification system for the responsible
extraction of aggregates.
Certification is the process by which aggregate sites are independently
Evaluated against an environmental and social standard
Certification is not a substitute for regulatory and planning processes but
provide incentives for individual operations that are willing to go above
and beyond regulatory requirements.
CSC follows in the footsteps of successful, credible and achievable certification programs in other
resource and construction sectors (FSC – forestry, MSC – fisheries, LEED – building)
By certifying sites that meet growing expectations for social and environmental rigour CSC
provides green builders with a responsible option
CSC’s current focus is on the certification of aggregate sites in Ontario. This may evolve to include
other provinces and other products (e.g. asphalt, concrete)
In order to be CREDIBLE and EFFECTIVE, CSC certification must deliver:
•A Responsible Aggregate Standard that establishes the requirements against which an
aggregate site’s performance is assessed;
•An Assurance System that establishes the processes, mechanisms and requirements for how
sites are assessed against the standard.
Slide 5
Developing the Standard – Collaboration and Consultation
In 2011, CSC established a Standards Development
Panel (SDP) made up of individuals from community
organizations and First Nations affected by aggregate
operations and experts in aggregate extraction,
municipal planning, and environmental protection.
The SDP was tasked with producing an effective and
functional Final Standard that establishes credible,
practical and measurable requirements for socially and
environmentally responsible aggregates.
Through a consensus based, participatory and
balanced process, the SDP participated in:
• 30+ face-to-face meetings;
• 300+ hours of discussion, debate and review;
• 30+ early drafts of the Standard;
• 6 sub-committees focused on key issues; and
• Field-testing at two aggregate sites.
The result of this work is the draft
CSC RESPONSIBLE AGGREGATE STANDARD
Slide 6
Benefits of CSC’s Responsible Aggregate Standard
Community Benefits
• Improved communications
•
•
•
•
processes and involvement
Improved environmental protection
and targeted net-gain approach to
rehabilitation
More certain outcomes for siting of
proposed operations
Increased knowledge of progress
towards final extraction
More opportunities for Aboriginal
communities to be engaged
Industry Benefits
• Competitive advantage when
supplying materials to responsible
purchasers
• Improved communications
processes with neighbours, public
agencies and Aboriginal
communities
• Clear expectations of operating
practices
• More certain outcomes for siting of
proposed operations
UNDERSTANDING THE CSC
CERTIFICATION SYSTEM
7
Slide 8
Understanding how CSC certification Works
VOLUNTARY: Companies choose to be audited
against CSC’s Responsible Aggregate Standard.
INDEPENDENT: Audits are conducted by
independent, third-party auditors.
VERIFIED: Auditors verify whether an aggregate site is in compliance with the
requirements set-out in the CSC’s Responsible Aggregate Standard.
SITE SPECIFIC: CSC’s standard is applied and audited at the level of the
aggregate site (not company-wide).
ENGAGES STAKEHOLDERS: Auditors consult with stakeholders to verify and
evaluate whether aggregate sites are in compliance with CSC’s requirements.
CSC
certification
Consultation
Operational & Planning
8
Requirements
Siting
Requirements
Contact us
Slide 9
The CSC Certification Process
Participants
STEP 1: Applicant
submits application
to CB.
STEP 2: CB verifies
eligibility of
applicant. Contract
between applicant
and CB.
STEP 3: CB selects
audit team.
Contract between
CSC and audit
team.
STEP 4: Audit team
engages with
stakeholders and
conducts site audit
STEP 5: Auditors
submit Audit Report
to CB
AUDIT
STEP 6: CB makes
certification
decision. Issues 10
year certificate or
non-conformances
to be addressed by
applicant.
Stakeholders
Applicant
Certification
Body (CB)
Audit Team
STEP 7: Auditors conduct
observation audit 5 years
after certification is
granted and evaluate
whether there is
continued conformance.
Non-conformance may
result in withdrawal or
suspension of certificate
CERTIFICATION
10 Years with a 5 year observation audit and
conformance
9
audits as required
STEP 8: Applicant
submits
application to
renew
certification.
Process begins
again at Step 3.
AUDIT
Slide 10
CSC Certification Requirements
CSC certificates are granted for 10 years, with
mandatory surveillance audits 5 years after a
certificate is granted.
CSC offers two types of certification: CSC Candidate and CSC Certified.
• CSC Candidate sites have not yet achieved regulatory approval. These
sites seek certification as a tool to inform their planning processes.
• CSC Certified sites have achieved regulatory approval. These sites seek
certification as a tool to inform their operational processes.
Both CSC certification types require independent, third-party audits against the
CSC Responsible Aggregate Standard.
The standard identifies which core requirements apply to sites eligible for CSC
Candidate or CSC Certified status.
CSC
certification
Consultation
Operational & Planning
Requirements
Siting
Requirements
Contact us
Slide 11
CSC Certification Types
Not all approvals are achieved, AND
Consultation has commenced, AND
Site is not, or has not, been operating
Regulatory approvals achieved, OR
Site is, or has previously, been operating
CSC CANDIDATE
i.Promotes site as a
“Candidate” site
ii.Site meets CSC
requirements related to
community engagement
and siting
1 yr.
Submit
CSC Registration
application
CSC
certification
Evaluation
Audit
Consultation
5 yrs.
CSC CERTIFIED
i.Promotes site and
products as “Certified”
ii.Site meets CSC
requirements related to
operation and
rehabilitation planning
5 yrs.
Observation
Audit
1 yr.
5 yrs.
Evaluation
Audit
Operational & Planning
Requirements
5 yrs.
Observation
Audit
Siting
Requirements
Re-evaluation
Audit
Contact us
Slide 12
Now it’s your turn to be heard.
We are seeking your input on the draft CSC Responsible
Aggregate Standards
CSC
certification
Consultation
Operational & Planning
Requirements
Siting
Requirements
Contact us
PUBLIC CONSULTATION OF THE
STANDARD
Slide 14
Public Consultation of the draft CSC Responsible Aggregate Standard
You may submit your comments on the draft Standard from January 6 to March 6,
2014 (60 days)
CSC is hosting a number of sessions across the province to provide information
on the certification system and draft Standards and answer questions related to
the draft Standards. Comments made during these sessions are not considered
formal comments.
To submit formal comments to CSC, they must:
• Be attributed: Name, affiliation and contact information must be included.
• Be in writing: All comments must be in writing.
• Be within consultation period: The last day for submitting comments is 4 pm
EST on March 6, 2014.
• Be sent to: email ([email protected]) or mail (Cornerstone
Standards Council, 285 McLeod St. Ottawa, K2P 1A1)
Please note that following consultation, ALL comments, and who they are
attributed to, will be posted on the CSC website at www.cornerstonestandards.ca
CSC
certification
Consultation
Operational & Planning
Requirements
Siting
Requirements
Contact us
Slide 15
Once comments have been submitted
The Standard Development Panel will consider all comments that are
attributed, in writing, and submitted within the required time period.
Comments will be considered on a case-by-case basis, with no weighting or
scoring of comments.
How comments are addressed will be identified in a ‘comment response
table’, which will be posted on CSC’s website.
After the SDP’s review of comments, a revised standard will be posted for a 30day consultation period.
The CSC Board of Directors is responsible for the final approval of the CSC
Responsible Aggregate Standard.
CSC
certification
Consultation
Operational & Planning
Requirements
Siting
Requirements
Contact us
Slide 16
Timeline
JANUARY
FEBRUARY
MARCH
APRIL
MAY
JUNE
60-day
consultation
of draft
standard
begins
(January 6,
2014)
Information
sessions
End of
consultation
on draft
standard
(March 6,
2014)
Comments
reviewed and
considered by
SDP.
Revised
standard is
submitted to
CSC Board.
Launch of CSC
certification.
Meetings with
affected
groups and
individuals
30-day
consultation
of revised
standard
CSC Board
reviews and
considers all
comments
received
during the two
consultation
periods
CSC
certification
Consultation
Operational & Planning
Requirements
Siting
Requirements
Aggregate
sites may
apply for
certification
once final
standard is
released.
Contact us
Slide 15
FINDING THE BALANCE
A presentation of the draft CSC Responsible
Aggregate Standard
Slide 2
A collaboration of aggregate operators, environmental leaders, community
advocates and experts in certification.
CSC believes in an aggregate sector that is:
• Prosperous;
• Respectful of the natural environment;
• A good neighbour and employer;
• Impacting communities in a positive manner;
• Using recycled materials to reduce virgin demand; and is
• Responsive to Ontario’s building needs.
CSC’s work addresses the need for a less confrontational approach to the
planning, siting and operation of aggregates sites in Ontario. CSC’s Board of
Directors believes a collaborative approach is urgently needed.
CORNERSTONE STANDARDS COUNCIL
The Cornerstone Standards Council (CSC)
Slide 3
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Peter Kendall, Schad Foundation (CHAIR)
Maia Becker, Independent Consultant
Bob Cartmel, Lafarge Canada
Ryan Essex, Miller Group
Bill Galloway/Nick Caccavella, Holcim
Canada
Ken Lucyschyn, Walker Industries
Moreen Miller, OSSGA
Thomas Mueller, Canada Green Building
Council
Ron Reid, Couchiching Conservancy
Caroline Schultz, Ontario Nature
Eric Stevenson, Environmental Defence
Andrew Stewart, McLean Foundation
CORNERSTONE STANDARDS COUNCIL
CSC Board of Directors
Slide 4
Voluntary Certification – Well Established, Well Respected
CSC is a voluntary and market-based certification system for the responsible
extraction of aggregates.
Certification is the process by which aggregate sites are independently
Evaluated against an environmental and social standard
Certification is not a substitute for regulatory and planning processes but
provide incentives for individual operations that are willing to go above
and beyond regulatory requirements.
CSC follows in the footsteps of successful, credible and achievable certification programs in other
resource and construction sectors (FSC – forestry, MSC – fisheries, LEED – building)
By certifying sites that meet growing expectations for social and environmental rigour CSC
provides green builders with a responsible option
CSC’s current focus is on the certification of aggregate sites in Ontario. This may evolve to include
other provinces and other products (e.g. asphalt, concrete)
In order to be CREDIBLE and EFFECTIVE, CSC certification must deliver:
•A Responsible Aggregate Standard that establishes the requirements against which an
aggregate site’s performance is assessed;
•An Assurance System that establishes the processes, mechanisms and requirements for how
sites are assessed against the standard.
Slide 5
Developing the Standard – Collaboration and Consultation
In 2011, CSC established a Standards Development
Panel (SDP) made up of individuals from community
organizations and First Nations affected by aggregate
operations and experts in aggregate extraction,
municipal planning, and environmental protection.
The SDP was tasked with producing an effective and
functional Final Standard that establishes credible,
practical and measurable requirements for socially and
environmentally responsible aggregates.
Through a consensus based, participatory and
balanced process, the SDP participated in:
• 30+ face-to-face meetings;
• 300+ hours of discussion, debate and review;
• 30+ early drafts of the Standard;
• 6 sub-committees focused on key issues; and
• Field-testing at two aggregate sites.
The result of this work is the draft
CSC RESPONSIBLE AGGREGATE STANDARD
Slide 6
Benefits of CSC’s Responsible Aggregate Standard
Community Benefits
• Improved communications
•
•
•
•
processes and involvement
Improved environmental protection
and targeted net-gain approach to
rehabilitation
More certain outcomes for siting of
proposed operations
Increased knowledge of progress
towards final extraction
More opportunities for Aboriginal
communities to be engaged
Industry Benefits
• Competitive advantage when
supplying materials to responsible
purchasers
• Improved communications
processes with neighbours, public
agencies and Aboriginal
communities
• Clear expectations of operating
practices
• More certain outcomes for siting of
proposed operations
UNDERSTANDING THE CSC
CERTIFICATION SYSTEM
7
Slide 8
Understanding how CSC certification Works
VOLUNTARY: Companies choose to be audited
against CSC’s Responsible Aggregate Standard.
INDEPENDENT: Audits are conducted by
independent, third-party auditors.
VERIFIED: Auditors verify whether an aggregate site is in compliance with the
requirements set-out in the CSC’s Responsible Aggregate Standard.
SITE SPECIFIC: CSC’s standard is applied and audited at the level of the
aggregate site (not company-wide).
ENGAGES STAKEHOLDERS: Auditors consult with stakeholders to verify and
evaluate whether aggregate sites are in compliance with CSC’s requirements.
CSC
certification
Consultation
Operational & Planning
8
Requirements
Siting
Requirements
Contact us
Slide 9
The CSC Certification Process
Participants
STEP 1: Applicant
submits application
to CB.
STEP 2: CB verifies
eligibility of
applicant. Contract
between applicant
and CB.
STEP 3: CB selects
audit team.
Contract between
CSC and audit
team.
STEP 4: Audit team
engages with
stakeholders and
conducts site audit
STEP 5: Auditors
submit Audit Report
to CB
AUDIT
STEP 6: CB makes
certification
decision. Issues 10
year certificate or
non-conformances
to be addressed by
applicant.
Stakeholders
Applicant
Certification
Body (CB)
Audit Team
STEP 7: Auditors conduct
observation audit 5 years
after certification is
granted and evaluate
whether there is
continued conformance.
Non-conformance may
result in withdrawal or
suspension of certificate
CERTIFICATION
10 Years with a 5 year observation audit and
conformance
9
audits as required
STEP 8: Applicant
submits
application to
renew
certification.
Process begins
again at Step 3.
AUDIT
Slide 10
CSC Certification Requirements
CSC certificates are granted for 10 years, with
mandatory surveillance audits 5 years after a
certificate is granted.
CSC offers two types of certification: CSC Candidate and CSC Certified.
• CSC Candidate sites have not yet achieved regulatory approval. These
sites seek certification as a tool to inform their planning processes.
• CSC Certified sites have achieved regulatory approval. These sites seek
certification as a tool to inform their operational processes.
Both CSC certification types require independent, third-party audits against the
CSC Responsible Aggregate Standard.
The standard identifies which core requirements apply to sites eligible for CSC
Candidate or CSC Certified status.
CSC
certification
Consultation
Operational & Planning
Requirements
Siting
Requirements
Contact us
Slide 11
CSC Certification Types
Not all approvals are achieved, AND
Consultation has commenced, AND
Site is not, or has not, been operating
Regulatory approvals achieved, OR
Site is, or has previously, been operating
CSC CANDIDATE
i.Promotes site as a
“Candidate” site
ii.Site meets CSC
requirements related to
community engagement
and siting
1 yr.
Submit
CSC Registration
application
CSC
certification
Evaluation
Audit
Consultation
5 yrs.
CSC CERTIFIED
i.Promotes site and
products as “Certified”
ii.Site meets CSC
requirements related to
operation and
rehabilitation planning
5 yrs.
Observation
Audit
1 yr.
5 yrs.
Evaluation
Audit
Operational & Planning
Requirements
5 yrs.
Observation
Audit
Siting
Requirements
Re-evaluation
Audit
Contact us
Slide 12
Now it’s your turn to be heard.
We are seeking your input on the draft CSC Responsible
Aggregate Standards
CSC
certification
Consultation
Operational & Planning
Requirements
Siting
Requirements
Contact us
PUBLIC CONSULTATION OF THE
STANDARD
Slide 14
Public Consultation of the draft CSC Responsible Aggregate Standard
You may submit your comments on the draft Standard from January 6 to March 6,
2014 (60 days)
CSC is hosting a number of sessions across the province to provide information
on the certification system and draft Standards and answer questions related to
the draft Standards. Comments made during these sessions are not considered
formal comments.
To submit formal comments to CSC, they must:
• Be attributed: Name, affiliation and contact information must be included.
• Be in writing: All comments must be in writing.
• Be within consultation period: The last day for submitting comments is 4 pm
EST on March 6, 2014.
• Be sent to: email ([email protected]) or mail (Cornerstone
Standards Council, 285 McLeod St. Ottawa, K2P 1A1)
Please note that following consultation, ALL comments, and who they are
attributed to, will be posted on the CSC website at www.cornerstonestandards.ca
CSC
certification
Consultation
Operational & Planning
Requirements
Siting
Requirements
Contact us
Slide 15
Once comments have been submitted
The Standard Development Panel will consider all comments that are
attributed, in writing, and submitted within the required time period.
Comments will be considered on a case-by-case basis, with no weighting or
scoring of comments.
How comments are addressed will be identified in a ‘comment response
table’, which will be posted on CSC’s website.
After the SDP’s review of comments, a revised standard will be posted for a 30day consultation period.
The CSC Board of Directors is responsible for the final approval of the CSC
Responsible Aggregate Standard.
CSC
certification
Consultation
Operational & Planning
Requirements
Siting
Requirements
Contact us
Slide 16
Timeline
JANUARY
FEBRUARY
MARCH
APRIL
MAY
JUNE
60-day
consultation
of draft
standard
begins
(January 6,
2014)
Information
sessions
End of
consultation
on draft
standard
(March 6,
2014)
Comments
reviewed and
considered by
SDP.
Revised
standard is
submitted to
CSC Board.
Launch of CSC
certification.
Meetings with
affected
groups and
individuals
30-day
consultation
of revised
standard
CSC Board
reviews and
considers all
comments
received
during the two
consultation
periods
CSC
certification
Consultation
Operational & Planning
Requirements
Siting
Requirements
Aggregate
sites may
apply for
certification
once final
standard is
released.
Contact us
Slide 16
FINDING THE BALANCE
A presentation of the draft CSC Responsible
Aggregate Standard
Slide 2
A collaboration of aggregate operators, environmental leaders, community
advocates and experts in certification.
CSC believes in an aggregate sector that is:
• Prosperous;
• Respectful of the natural environment;
• A good neighbour and employer;
• Impacting communities in a positive manner;
• Using recycled materials to reduce virgin demand; and is
• Responsive to Ontario’s building needs.
CSC’s work addresses the need for a less confrontational approach to the
planning, siting and operation of aggregates sites in Ontario. CSC’s Board of
Directors believes a collaborative approach is urgently needed.
CORNERSTONE STANDARDS COUNCIL
The Cornerstone Standards Council (CSC)
Slide 3
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Peter Kendall, Schad Foundation (CHAIR)
Maia Becker, Independent Consultant
Bob Cartmel, Lafarge Canada
Ryan Essex, Miller Group
Bill Galloway/Nick Caccavella, Holcim
Canada
Ken Lucyschyn, Walker Industries
Moreen Miller, OSSGA
Thomas Mueller, Canada Green Building
Council
Ron Reid, Couchiching Conservancy
Caroline Schultz, Ontario Nature
Eric Stevenson, Environmental Defence
Andrew Stewart, McLean Foundation
CORNERSTONE STANDARDS COUNCIL
CSC Board of Directors
Slide 4
Voluntary Certification – Well Established, Well Respected
CSC is a voluntary and market-based certification system for the responsible
extraction of aggregates.
Certification is the process by which aggregate sites are independently
Evaluated against an environmental and social standard
Certification is not a substitute for regulatory and planning processes but
provide incentives for individual operations that are willing to go above
and beyond regulatory requirements.
CSC follows in the footsteps of successful, credible and achievable certification programs in other
resource and construction sectors (FSC – forestry, MSC – fisheries, LEED – building)
By certifying sites that meet growing expectations for social and environmental rigour CSC
provides green builders with a responsible option
CSC’s current focus is on the certification of aggregate sites in Ontario. This may evolve to include
other provinces and other products (e.g. asphalt, concrete)
In order to be CREDIBLE and EFFECTIVE, CSC certification must deliver:
•A Responsible Aggregate Standard that establishes the requirements against which an
aggregate site’s performance is assessed;
•An Assurance System that establishes the processes, mechanisms and requirements for how
sites are assessed against the standard.
Slide 5
Developing the Standard – Collaboration and Consultation
In 2011, CSC established a Standards Development
Panel (SDP) made up of individuals from community
organizations and First Nations affected by aggregate
operations and experts in aggregate extraction,
municipal planning, and environmental protection.
The SDP was tasked with producing an effective and
functional Final Standard that establishes credible,
practical and measurable requirements for socially and
environmentally responsible aggregates.
Through a consensus based, participatory and
balanced process, the SDP participated in:
• 30+ face-to-face meetings;
• 300+ hours of discussion, debate and review;
• 30+ early drafts of the Standard;
• 6 sub-committees focused on key issues; and
• Field-testing at two aggregate sites.
The result of this work is the draft
CSC RESPONSIBLE AGGREGATE STANDARD
Slide 6
Benefits of CSC’s Responsible Aggregate Standard
Community Benefits
• Improved communications
•
•
•
•
processes and involvement
Improved environmental protection
and targeted net-gain approach to
rehabilitation
More certain outcomes for siting of
proposed operations
Increased knowledge of progress
towards final extraction
More opportunities for Aboriginal
communities to be engaged
Industry Benefits
• Competitive advantage when
supplying materials to responsible
purchasers
• Improved communications
processes with neighbours, public
agencies and Aboriginal
communities
• Clear expectations of operating
practices
• More certain outcomes for siting of
proposed operations
UNDERSTANDING THE CSC
CERTIFICATION SYSTEM
7
Slide 8
Understanding how CSC certification Works
VOLUNTARY: Companies choose to be audited
against CSC’s Responsible Aggregate Standard.
INDEPENDENT: Audits are conducted by
independent, third-party auditors.
VERIFIED: Auditors verify whether an aggregate site is in compliance with the
requirements set-out in the CSC’s Responsible Aggregate Standard.
SITE SPECIFIC: CSC’s standard is applied and audited at the level of the
aggregate site (not company-wide).
ENGAGES STAKEHOLDERS: Auditors consult with stakeholders to verify and
evaluate whether aggregate sites are in compliance with CSC’s requirements.
CSC
certification
Consultation
Operational & Planning
8
Requirements
Siting
Requirements
Contact us
Slide 9
The CSC Certification Process
Participants
STEP 1: Applicant
submits application
to CB.
STEP 2: CB verifies
eligibility of
applicant. Contract
between applicant
and CB.
STEP 3: CB selects
audit team.
Contract between
CSC and audit
team.
STEP 4: Audit team
engages with
stakeholders and
conducts site audit
STEP 5: Auditors
submit Audit Report
to CB
AUDIT
STEP 6: CB makes
certification
decision. Issues 10
year certificate or
non-conformances
to be addressed by
applicant.
Stakeholders
Applicant
Certification
Body (CB)
Audit Team
STEP 7: Auditors conduct
observation audit 5 years
after certification is
granted and evaluate
whether there is
continued conformance.
Non-conformance may
result in withdrawal or
suspension of certificate
CERTIFICATION
10 Years with a 5 year observation audit and
conformance
9
audits as required
STEP 8: Applicant
submits
application to
renew
certification.
Process begins
again at Step 3.
AUDIT
Slide 10
CSC Certification Requirements
CSC certificates are granted for 10 years, with
mandatory surveillance audits 5 years after a
certificate is granted.
CSC offers two types of certification: CSC Candidate and CSC Certified.
• CSC Candidate sites have not yet achieved regulatory approval. These
sites seek certification as a tool to inform their planning processes.
• CSC Certified sites have achieved regulatory approval. These sites seek
certification as a tool to inform their operational processes.
Both CSC certification types require independent, third-party audits against the
CSC Responsible Aggregate Standard.
The standard identifies which core requirements apply to sites eligible for CSC
Candidate or CSC Certified status.
CSC
certification
Consultation
Operational & Planning
Requirements
Siting
Requirements
Contact us
Slide 11
CSC Certification Types
Not all approvals are achieved, AND
Consultation has commenced, AND
Site is not, or has not, been operating
Regulatory approvals achieved, OR
Site is, or has previously, been operating
CSC CANDIDATE
i.Promotes site as a
“Candidate” site
ii.Site meets CSC
requirements related to
community engagement
and siting
1 yr.
Submit
CSC Registration
application
CSC
certification
Evaluation
Audit
Consultation
5 yrs.
CSC CERTIFIED
i.Promotes site and
products as “Certified”
ii.Site meets CSC
requirements related to
operation and
rehabilitation planning
5 yrs.
Observation
Audit
1 yr.
5 yrs.
Evaluation
Audit
Operational & Planning
Requirements
5 yrs.
Observation
Audit
Siting
Requirements
Re-evaluation
Audit
Contact us
Slide 12
Now it’s your turn to be heard.
We are seeking your input on the draft CSC Responsible
Aggregate Standards
CSC
certification
Consultation
Operational & Planning
Requirements
Siting
Requirements
Contact us
PUBLIC CONSULTATION OF THE
STANDARD
Slide 14
Public Consultation of the draft CSC Responsible Aggregate Standard
You may submit your comments on the draft Standard from January 6 to March 6,
2014 (60 days)
CSC is hosting a number of sessions across the province to provide information
on the certification system and draft Standards and answer questions related to
the draft Standards. Comments made during these sessions are not considered
formal comments.
To submit formal comments to CSC, they must:
• Be attributed: Name, affiliation and contact information must be included.
• Be in writing: All comments must be in writing.
• Be within consultation period: The last day for submitting comments is 4 pm
EST on March 6, 2014.
• Be sent to: email ([email protected]) or mail (Cornerstone
Standards Council, 285 McLeod St. Ottawa, K2P 1A1)
Please note that following consultation, ALL comments, and who they are
attributed to, will be posted on the CSC website at www.cornerstonestandards.ca
CSC
certification
Consultation
Operational & Planning
Requirements
Siting
Requirements
Contact us
Slide 15
Once comments have been submitted
The Standard Development Panel will consider all comments that are
attributed, in writing, and submitted within the required time period.
Comments will be considered on a case-by-case basis, with no weighting or
scoring of comments.
How comments are addressed will be identified in a ‘comment response
table’, which will be posted on CSC’s website.
After the SDP’s review of comments, a revised standard will be posted for a 30day consultation period.
The CSC Board of Directors is responsible for the final approval of the CSC
Responsible Aggregate Standard.
CSC
certification
Consultation
Operational & Planning
Requirements
Siting
Requirements
Contact us
Slide 16
Timeline
JANUARY
FEBRUARY
MARCH
APRIL
MAY
JUNE
60-day
consultation
of draft
standard
begins
(January 6,
2014)
Information
sessions
End of
consultation
on draft
standard
(March 6,
2014)
Comments
reviewed and
considered by
SDP.
Revised
standard is
submitted to
CSC Board.
Launch of CSC
certification.
Meetings with
affected
groups and
individuals
30-day
consultation
of revised
standard
CSC Board
reviews and
considers all
comments
received
during the two
consultation
periods
CSC
certification
Consultation
Operational & Planning
Requirements
Siting
Requirements
Aggregate
sites may
apply for
certification
once final
standard is
released.
Contact us
FINDING THE BALANCE
A presentation of the draft CSC Responsible
Aggregate Standard
Slide 2
A collaboration of aggregate operators, environmental leaders, community
advocates and experts in certification.
CSC believes in an aggregate sector that is:
• Prosperous;
• Respectful of the natural environment;
• A good neighbour and employer;
• Impacting communities in a positive manner;
• Using recycled materials to reduce virgin demand; and is
• Responsive to Ontario’s building needs.
CSC’s work addresses the need for a less confrontational approach to the
planning, siting and operation of aggregates sites in Ontario. CSC’s Board of
Directors believes a collaborative approach is urgently needed.
CORNERSTONE STANDARDS COUNCIL
The Cornerstone Standards Council (CSC)
Slide 3
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Peter Kendall, Schad Foundation (CHAIR)
Maia Becker, Independent Consultant
Bob Cartmel, Lafarge Canada
Ryan Essex, Miller Group
Bill Galloway/Nick Caccavella, Holcim
Canada
Ken Lucyschyn, Walker Industries
Moreen Miller, OSSGA
Thomas Mueller, Canada Green Building
Council
Ron Reid, Couchiching Conservancy
Caroline Schultz, Ontario Nature
Eric Stevenson, Environmental Defence
Andrew Stewart, McLean Foundation
CORNERSTONE STANDARDS COUNCIL
CSC Board of Directors
Slide 4
Voluntary Certification – Well Established, Well Respected
CSC is a voluntary and market-based certification system for the responsible
extraction of aggregates.
Certification is the process by which aggregate sites are independently
Evaluated against an environmental and social standard
Certification is not a substitute for regulatory and planning processes but
provide incentives for individual operations that are willing to go above
and beyond regulatory requirements.
CSC follows in the footsteps of successful, credible and achievable certification programs in other
resource and construction sectors (FSC – forestry, MSC – fisheries, LEED – building)
By certifying sites that meet growing expectations for social and environmental rigour CSC
provides green builders with a responsible option
CSC’s current focus is on the certification of aggregate sites in Ontario. This may evolve to include
other provinces and other products (e.g. asphalt, concrete)
In order to be CREDIBLE and EFFECTIVE, CSC certification must deliver:
•A Responsible Aggregate Standard that establishes the requirements against which an
aggregate site’s performance is assessed;
•An Assurance System that establishes the processes, mechanisms and requirements for how
sites are assessed against the standard.
Slide 5
Developing the Standard – Collaboration and Consultation
In 2011, CSC established a Standards Development
Panel (SDP) made up of individuals from community
organizations and First Nations affected by aggregate
operations and experts in aggregate extraction,
municipal planning, and environmental protection.
The SDP was tasked with producing an effective and
functional Final Standard that establishes credible,
practical and measurable requirements for socially and
environmentally responsible aggregates.
Through a consensus based, participatory and
balanced process, the SDP participated in:
• 30+ face-to-face meetings;
• 300+ hours of discussion, debate and review;
• 30+ early drafts of the Standard;
• 6 sub-committees focused on key issues; and
• Field-testing at two aggregate sites.
The result of this work is the draft
CSC RESPONSIBLE AGGREGATE STANDARD
Slide 6
Benefits of CSC’s Responsible Aggregate Standard
Community Benefits
• Improved communications
•
•
•
•
processes and involvement
Improved environmental protection
and targeted net-gain approach to
rehabilitation
More certain outcomes for siting of
proposed operations
Increased knowledge of progress
towards final extraction
More opportunities for Aboriginal
communities to be engaged
Industry Benefits
• Competitive advantage when
supplying materials to responsible
purchasers
• Improved communications
processes with neighbours, public
agencies and Aboriginal
communities
• Clear expectations of operating
practices
• More certain outcomes for siting of
proposed operations
UNDERSTANDING THE CSC
CERTIFICATION SYSTEM
7
Slide 8
Understanding how CSC certification Works
VOLUNTARY: Companies choose to be audited
against CSC’s Responsible Aggregate Standard.
INDEPENDENT: Audits are conducted by
independent, third-party auditors.
VERIFIED: Auditors verify whether an aggregate site is in compliance with the
requirements set-out in the CSC’s Responsible Aggregate Standard.
SITE SPECIFIC: CSC’s standard is applied and audited at the level of the
aggregate site (not company-wide).
ENGAGES STAKEHOLDERS: Auditors consult with stakeholders to verify and
evaluate whether aggregate sites are in compliance with CSC’s requirements.
CSC
certification
Consultation
Operational & Planning
8
Requirements
Siting
Requirements
Contact us
Slide 9
The CSC Certification Process
Participants
STEP 1: Applicant
submits application
to CB.
STEP 2: CB verifies
eligibility of
applicant. Contract
between applicant
and CB.
STEP 3: CB selects
audit team.
Contract between
CSC and audit
team.
STEP 4: Audit team
engages with
stakeholders and
conducts site audit
STEP 5: Auditors
submit Audit Report
to CB
AUDIT
STEP 6: CB makes
certification
decision. Issues 10
year certificate or
non-conformances
to be addressed by
applicant.
Stakeholders
Applicant
Certification
Body (CB)
Audit Team
STEP 7: Auditors conduct
observation audit 5 years
after certification is
granted and evaluate
whether there is
continued conformance.
Non-conformance may
result in withdrawal or
suspension of certificate
CERTIFICATION
10 Years with a 5 year observation audit and
conformance
9
audits as required
STEP 8: Applicant
submits
application to
renew
certification.
Process begins
again at Step 3.
AUDIT
Slide 10
CSC Certification Requirements
CSC certificates are granted for 10 years, with
mandatory surveillance audits 5 years after a
certificate is granted.
CSC offers two types of certification: CSC Candidate and CSC Certified.
• CSC Candidate sites have not yet achieved regulatory approval. These
sites seek certification as a tool to inform their planning processes.
• CSC Certified sites have achieved regulatory approval. These sites seek
certification as a tool to inform their operational processes.
Both CSC certification types require independent, third-party audits against the
CSC Responsible Aggregate Standard.
The standard identifies which core requirements apply to sites eligible for CSC
Candidate or CSC Certified status.
CSC
certification
Consultation
Operational & Planning
Requirements
Siting
Requirements
Contact us
Slide 11
CSC Certification Types
Not all approvals are achieved, AND
Consultation has commenced, AND
Site is not, or has not, been operating
Regulatory approvals achieved, OR
Site is, or has previously, been operating
CSC CANDIDATE
i.Promotes site as a
“Candidate” site
ii.Site meets CSC
requirements related to
community engagement
and siting
1 yr.
Submit
CSC Registration
application
CSC
certification
Evaluation
Audit
Consultation
5 yrs.
CSC CERTIFIED
i.Promotes site and
products as “Certified”
ii.Site meets CSC
requirements related to
operation and
rehabilitation planning
5 yrs.
Observation
Audit
1 yr.
5 yrs.
Evaluation
Audit
Operational & Planning
Requirements
5 yrs.
Observation
Audit
Siting
Requirements
Re-evaluation
Audit
Contact us
Slide 12
Now it’s your turn to be heard.
We are seeking your input on the draft CSC Responsible
Aggregate Standards
CSC
certification
Consultation
Operational & Planning
Requirements
Siting
Requirements
Contact us
PUBLIC CONSULTATION OF THE
STANDARD
Slide 14
Public Consultation of the draft CSC Responsible Aggregate Standard
You may submit your comments on the draft Standard from January 6 to March 6,
2014 (60 days)
CSC is hosting a number of sessions across the province to provide information
on the certification system and draft Standards and answer questions related to
the draft Standards. Comments made during these sessions are not considered
formal comments.
To submit formal comments to CSC, they must:
• Be attributed: Name, affiliation and contact information must be included.
• Be in writing: All comments must be in writing.
• Be within consultation period: The last day for submitting comments is 4 pm
EST on March 6, 2014.
• Be sent to: email ([email protected]) or mail (Cornerstone
Standards Council, 285 McLeod St. Ottawa, K2P 1A1)
Please note that following consultation, ALL comments, and who they are
attributed to, will be posted on the CSC website at www.cornerstonestandards.ca
CSC
certification
Consultation
Operational & Planning
Requirements
Siting
Requirements
Contact us
Slide 15
Once comments have been submitted
The Standard Development Panel will consider all comments that are
attributed, in writing, and submitted within the required time period.
Comments will be considered on a case-by-case basis, with no weighting or
scoring of comments.
How comments are addressed will be identified in a ‘comment response
table’, which will be posted on CSC’s website.
After the SDP’s review of comments, a revised standard will be posted for a 30day consultation period.
The CSC Board of Directors is responsible for the final approval of the CSC
Responsible Aggregate Standard.
CSC
certification
Consultation
Operational & Planning
Requirements
Siting
Requirements
Contact us
Slide 16
Timeline
JANUARY
FEBRUARY
MARCH
APRIL
MAY
JUNE
60-day
consultation
of draft
standard
begins
(January 6,
2014)
Information
sessions
End of
consultation
on draft
standard
(March 6,
2014)
Comments
reviewed and
considered by
SDP.
Revised
standard is
submitted to
CSC Board.
Launch of CSC
certification.
Meetings with
affected
groups and
individuals
30-day
consultation
of revised
standard
CSC Board
reviews and
considers all
comments
received
during the two
consultation
periods
CSC
certification
Consultation
Operational & Planning
Requirements
Siting
Requirements
Aggregate
sites may
apply for
certification
once final
standard is
released.
Contact us
Slide 2
FINDING THE BALANCE
A presentation of the draft CSC Responsible
Aggregate Standard
Slide 2
A collaboration of aggregate operators, environmental leaders, community
advocates and experts in certification.
CSC believes in an aggregate sector that is:
• Prosperous;
• Respectful of the natural environment;
• A good neighbour and employer;
• Impacting communities in a positive manner;
• Using recycled materials to reduce virgin demand; and is
• Responsive to Ontario’s building needs.
CSC’s work addresses the need for a less confrontational approach to the
planning, siting and operation of aggregates sites in Ontario. CSC’s Board of
Directors believes a collaborative approach is urgently needed.
CORNERSTONE STANDARDS COUNCIL
The Cornerstone Standards Council (CSC)
Slide 3
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Peter Kendall, Schad Foundation (CHAIR)
Maia Becker, Independent Consultant
Bob Cartmel, Lafarge Canada
Ryan Essex, Miller Group
Bill Galloway/Nick Caccavella, Holcim
Canada
Ken Lucyschyn, Walker Industries
Moreen Miller, OSSGA
Thomas Mueller, Canada Green Building
Council
Ron Reid, Couchiching Conservancy
Caroline Schultz, Ontario Nature
Eric Stevenson, Environmental Defence
Andrew Stewart, McLean Foundation
CORNERSTONE STANDARDS COUNCIL
CSC Board of Directors
Slide 4
Voluntary Certification – Well Established, Well Respected
CSC is a voluntary and market-based certification system for the responsible
extraction of aggregates.
Certification is the process by which aggregate sites are independently
Evaluated against an environmental and social standard
Certification is not a substitute for regulatory and planning processes but
provide incentives for individual operations that are willing to go above
and beyond regulatory requirements.
CSC follows in the footsteps of successful, credible and achievable certification programs in other
resource and construction sectors (FSC – forestry, MSC – fisheries, LEED – building)
By certifying sites that meet growing expectations for social and environmental rigour CSC
provides green builders with a responsible option
CSC’s current focus is on the certification of aggregate sites in Ontario. This may evolve to include
other provinces and other products (e.g. asphalt, concrete)
In order to be CREDIBLE and EFFECTIVE, CSC certification must deliver:
•A Responsible Aggregate Standard that establishes the requirements against which an
aggregate site’s performance is assessed;
•An Assurance System that establishes the processes, mechanisms and requirements for how
sites are assessed against the standard.
Slide 5
Developing the Standard – Collaboration and Consultation
In 2011, CSC established a Standards Development
Panel (SDP) made up of individuals from community
organizations and First Nations affected by aggregate
operations and experts in aggregate extraction,
municipal planning, and environmental protection.
The SDP was tasked with producing an effective and
functional Final Standard that establishes credible,
practical and measurable requirements for socially and
environmentally responsible aggregates.
Through a consensus based, participatory and
balanced process, the SDP participated in:
• 30+ face-to-face meetings;
• 300+ hours of discussion, debate and review;
• 30+ early drafts of the Standard;
• 6 sub-committees focused on key issues; and
• Field-testing at two aggregate sites.
The result of this work is the draft
CSC RESPONSIBLE AGGREGATE STANDARD
Slide 6
Benefits of CSC’s Responsible Aggregate Standard
Community Benefits
• Improved communications
•
•
•
•
processes and involvement
Improved environmental protection
and targeted net-gain approach to
rehabilitation
More certain outcomes for siting of
proposed operations
Increased knowledge of progress
towards final extraction
More opportunities for Aboriginal
communities to be engaged
Industry Benefits
• Competitive advantage when
supplying materials to responsible
purchasers
• Improved communications
processes with neighbours, public
agencies and Aboriginal
communities
• Clear expectations of operating
practices
• More certain outcomes for siting of
proposed operations
UNDERSTANDING THE CSC
CERTIFICATION SYSTEM
7
Slide 8
Understanding how CSC certification Works
VOLUNTARY: Companies choose to be audited
against CSC’s Responsible Aggregate Standard.
INDEPENDENT: Audits are conducted by
independent, third-party auditors.
VERIFIED: Auditors verify whether an aggregate site is in compliance with the
requirements set-out in the CSC’s Responsible Aggregate Standard.
SITE SPECIFIC: CSC’s standard is applied and audited at the level of the
aggregate site (not company-wide).
ENGAGES STAKEHOLDERS: Auditors consult with stakeholders to verify and
evaluate whether aggregate sites are in compliance with CSC’s requirements.
CSC
certification
Consultation
Operational & Planning
8
Requirements
Siting
Requirements
Contact us
Slide 9
The CSC Certification Process
Participants
STEP 1: Applicant
submits application
to CB.
STEP 2: CB verifies
eligibility of
applicant. Contract
between applicant
and CB.
STEP 3: CB selects
audit team.
Contract between
CSC and audit
team.
STEP 4: Audit team
engages with
stakeholders and
conducts site audit
STEP 5: Auditors
submit Audit Report
to CB
AUDIT
STEP 6: CB makes
certification
decision. Issues 10
year certificate or
non-conformances
to be addressed by
applicant.
Stakeholders
Applicant
Certification
Body (CB)
Audit Team
STEP 7: Auditors conduct
observation audit 5 years
after certification is
granted and evaluate
whether there is
continued conformance.
Non-conformance may
result in withdrawal or
suspension of certificate
CERTIFICATION
10 Years with a 5 year observation audit and
conformance
9
audits as required
STEP 8: Applicant
submits
application to
renew
certification.
Process begins
again at Step 3.
AUDIT
Slide 10
CSC Certification Requirements
CSC certificates are granted for 10 years, with
mandatory surveillance audits 5 years after a
certificate is granted.
CSC offers two types of certification: CSC Candidate and CSC Certified.
• CSC Candidate sites have not yet achieved regulatory approval. These
sites seek certification as a tool to inform their planning processes.
• CSC Certified sites have achieved regulatory approval. These sites seek
certification as a tool to inform their operational processes.
Both CSC certification types require independent, third-party audits against the
CSC Responsible Aggregate Standard.
The standard identifies which core requirements apply to sites eligible for CSC
Candidate or CSC Certified status.
CSC
certification
Consultation
Operational & Planning
Requirements
Siting
Requirements
Contact us
Slide 11
CSC Certification Types
Not all approvals are achieved, AND
Consultation has commenced, AND
Site is not, or has not, been operating
Regulatory approvals achieved, OR
Site is, or has previously, been operating
CSC CANDIDATE
i.Promotes site as a
“Candidate” site
ii.Site meets CSC
requirements related to
community engagement
and siting
1 yr.
Submit
CSC Registration
application
CSC
certification
Evaluation
Audit
Consultation
5 yrs.
CSC CERTIFIED
i.Promotes site and
products as “Certified”
ii.Site meets CSC
requirements related to
operation and
rehabilitation planning
5 yrs.
Observation
Audit
1 yr.
5 yrs.
Evaluation
Audit
Operational & Planning
Requirements
5 yrs.
Observation
Audit
Siting
Requirements
Re-evaluation
Audit
Contact us
Slide 12
Now it’s your turn to be heard.
We are seeking your input on the draft CSC Responsible
Aggregate Standards
CSC
certification
Consultation
Operational & Planning
Requirements
Siting
Requirements
Contact us
PUBLIC CONSULTATION OF THE
STANDARD
Slide 14
Public Consultation of the draft CSC Responsible Aggregate Standard
You may submit your comments on the draft Standard from January 6 to March 6,
2014 (60 days)
CSC is hosting a number of sessions across the province to provide information
on the certification system and draft Standards and answer questions related to
the draft Standards. Comments made during these sessions are not considered
formal comments.
To submit formal comments to CSC, they must:
• Be attributed: Name, affiliation and contact information must be included.
• Be in writing: All comments must be in writing.
• Be within consultation period: The last day for submitting comments is 4 pm
EST on March 6, 2014.
• Be sent to: email ([email protected]) or mail (Cornerstone
Standards Council, 285 McLeod St. Ottawa, K2P 1A1)
Please note that following consultation, ALL comments, and who they are
attributed to, will be posted on the CSC website at www.cornerstonestandards.ca
CSC
certification
Consultation
Operational & Planning
Requirements
Siting
Requirements
Contact us
Slide 15
Once comments have been submitted
The Standard Development Panel will consider all comments that are
attributed, in writing, and submitted within the required time period.
Comments will be considered on a case-by-case basis, with no weighting or
scoring of comments.
How comments are addressed will be identified in a ‘comment response
table’, which will be posted on CSC’s website.
After the SDP’s review of comments, a revised standard will be posted for a 30day consultation period.
The CSC Board of Directors is responsible for the final approval of the CSC
Responsible Aggregate Standard.
CSC
certification
Consultation
Operational & Planning
Requirements
Siting
Requirements
Contact us
Slide 16
Timeline
JANUARY
FEBRUARY
MARCH
APRIL
MAY
JUNE
60-day
consultation
of draft
standard
begins
(January 6,
2014)
Information
sessions
End of
consultation
on draft
standard
(March 6,
2014)
Comments
reviewed and
considered by
SDP.
Revised
standard is
submitted to
CSC Board.
Launch of CSC
certification.
Meetings with
affected
groups and
individuals
30-day
consultation
of revised
standard
CSC Board
reviews and
considers all
comments
received
during the two
consultation
periods
CSC
certification
Consultation
Operational & Planning
Requirements
Siting
Requirements
Aggregate
sites may
apply for
certification
once final
standard is
released.
Contact us
Slide 3
FINDING THE BALANCE
A presentation of the draft CSC Responsible
Aggregate Standard
Slide 2
A collaboration of aggregate operators, environmental leaders, community
advocates and experts in certification.
CSC believes in an aggregate sector that is:
• Prosperous;
• Respectful of the natural environment;
• A good neighbour and employer;
• Impacting communities in a positive manner;
• Using recycled materials to reduce virgin demand; and is
• Responsive to Ontario’s building needs.
CSC’s work addresses the need for a less confrontational approach to the
planning, siting and operation of aggregates sites in Ontario. CSC’s Board of
Directors believes a collaborative approach is urgently needed.
CORNERSTONE STANDARDS COUNCIL
The Cornerstone Standards Council (CSC)
Slide 3
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Peter Kendall, Schad Foundation (CHAIR)
Maia Becker, Independent Consultant
Bob Cartmel, Lafarge Canada
Ryan Essex, Miller Group
Bill Galloway/Nick Caccavella, Holcim
Canada
Ken Lucyschyn, Walker Industries
Moreen Miller, OSSGA
Thomas Mueller, Canada Green Building
Council
Ron Reid, Couchiching Conservancy
Caroline Schultz, Ontario Nature
Eric Stevenson, Environmental Defence
Andrew Stewart, McLean Foundation
CORNERSTONE STANDARDS COUNCIL
CSC Board of Directors
Slide 4
Voluntary Certification – Well Established, Well Respected
CSC is a voluntary and market-based certification system for the responsible
extraction of aggregates.
Certification is the process by which aggregate sites are independently
Evaluated against an environmental and social standard
Certification is not a substitute for regulatory and planning processes but
provide incentives for individual operations that are willing to go above
and beyond regulatory requirements.
CSC follows in the footsteps of successful, credible and achievable certification programs in other
resource and construction sectors (FSC – forestry, MSC – fisheries, LEED – building)
By certifying sites that meet growing expectations for social and environmental rigour CSC
provides green builders with a responsible option
CSC’s current focus is on the certification of aggregate sites in Ontario. This may evolve to include
other provinces and other products (e.g. asphalt, concrete)
In order to be CREDIBLE and EFFECTIVE, CSC certification must deliver:
•A Responsible Aggregate Standard that establishes the requirements against which an
aggregate site’s performance is assessed;
•An Assurance System that establishes the processes, mechanisms and requirements for how
sites are assessed against the standard.
Slide 5
Developing the Standard – Collaboration and Consultation
In 2011, CSC established a Standards Development
Panel (SDP) made up of individuals from community
organizations and First Nations affected by aggregate
operations and experts in aggregate extraction,
municipal planning, and environmental protection.
The SDP was tasked with producing an effective and
functional Final Standard that establishes credible,
practical and measurable requirements for socially and
environmentally responsible aggregates.
Through a consensus based, participatory and
balanced process, the SDP participated in:
• 30+ face-to-face meetings;
• 300+ hours of discussion, debate and review;
• 30+ early drafts of the Standard;
• 6 sub-committees focused on key issues; and
• Field-testing at two aggregate sites.
The result of this work is the draft
CSC RESPONSIBLE AGGREGATE STANDARD
Slide 6
Benefits of CSC’s Responsible Aggregate Standard
Community Benefits
• Improved communications
•
•
•
•
processes and involvement
Improved environmental protection
and targeted net-gain approach to
rehabilitation
More certain outcomes for siting of
proposed operations
Increased knowledge of progress
towards final extraction
More opportunities for Aboriginal
communities to be engaged
Industry Benefits
• Competitive advantage when
supplying materials to responsible
purchasers
• Improved communications
processes with neighbours, public
agencies and Aboriginal
communities
• Clear expectations of operating
practices
• More certain outcomes for siting of
proposed operations
UNDERSTANDING THE CSC
CERTIFICATION SYSTEM
7
Slide 8
Understanding how CSC certification Works
VOLUNTARY: Companies choose to be audited
against CSC’s Responsible Aggregate Standard.
INDEPENDENT: Audits are conducted by
independent, third-party auditors.
VERIFIED: Auditors verify whether an aggregate site is in compliance with the
requirements set-out in the CSC’s Responsible Aggregate Standard.
SITE SPECIFIC: CSC’s standard is applied and audited at the level of the
aggregate site (not company-wide).
ENGAGES STAKEHOLDERS: Auditors consult with stakeholders to verify and
evaluate whether aggregate sites are in compliance with CSC’s requirements.
CSC
certification
Consultation
Operational & Planning
8
Requirements
Siting
Requirements
Contact us
Slide 9
The CSC Certification Process
Participants
STEP 1: Applicant
submits application
to CB.
STEP 2: CB verifies
eligibility of
applicant. Contract
between applicant
and CB.
STEP 3: CB selects
audit team.
Contract between
CSC and audit
team.
STEP 4: Audit team
engages with
stakeholders and
conducts site audit
STEP 5: Auditors
submit Audit Report
to CB
AUDIT
STEP 6: CB makes
certification
decision. Issues 10
year certificate or
non-conformances
to be addressed by
applicant.
Stakeholders
Applicant
Certification
Body (CB)
Audit Team
STEP 7: Auditors conduct
observation audit 5 years
after certification is
granted and evaluate
whether there is
continued conformance.
Non-conformance may
result in withdrawal or
suspension of certificate
CERTIFICATION
10 Years with a 5 year observation audit and
conformance
9
audits as required
STEP 8: Applicant
submits
application to
renew
certification.
Process begins
again at Step 3.
AUDIT
Slide 10
CSC Certification Requirements
CSC certificates are granted for 10 years, with
mandatory surveillance audits 5 years after a
certificate is granted.
CSC offers two types of certification: CSC Candidate and CSC Certified.
• CSC Candidate sites have not yet achieved regulatory approval. These
sites seek certification as a tool to inform their planning processes.
• CSC Certified sites have achieved regulatory approval. These sites seek
certification as a tool to inform their operational processes.
Both CSC certification types require independent, third-party audits against the
CSC Responsible Aggregate Standard.
The standard identifies which core requirements apply to sites eligible for CSC
Candidate or CSC Certified status.
CSC
certification
Consultation
Operational & Planning
Requirements
Siting
Requirements
Contact us
Slide 11
CSC Certification Types
Not all approvals are achieved, AND
Consultation has commenced, AND
Site is not, or has not, been operating
Regulatory approvals achieved, OR
Site is, or has previously, been operating
CSC CANDIDATE
i.Promotes site as a
“Candidate” site
ii.Site meets CSC
requirements related to
community engagement
and siting
1 yr.
Submit
CSC Registration
application
CSC
certification
Evaluation
Audit
Consultation
5 yrs.
CSC CERTIFIED
i.Promotes site and
products as “Certified”
ii.Site meets CSC
requirements related to
operation and
rehabilitation planning
5 yrs.
Observation
Audit
1 yr.
5 yrs.
Evaluation
Audit
Operational & Planning
Requirements
5 yrs.
Observation
Audit
Siting
Requirements
Re-evaluation
Audit
Contact us
Slide 12
Now it’s your turn to be heard.
We are seeking your input on the draft CSC Responsible
Aggregate Standards
CSC
certification
Consultation
Operational & Planning
Requirements
Siting
Requirements
Contact us
PUBLIC CONSULTATION OF THE
STANDARD
Slide 14
Public Consultation of the draft CSC Responsible Aggregate Standard
You may submit your comments on the draft Standard from January 6 to March 6,
2014 (60 days)
CSC is hosting a number of sessions across the province to provide information
on the certification system and draft Standards and answer questions related to
the draft Standards. Comments made during these sessions are not considered
formal comments.
To submit formal comments to CSC, they must:
• Be attributed: Name, affiliation and contact information must be included.
• Be in writing: All comments must be in writing.
• Be within consultation period: The last day for submitting comments is 4 pm
EST on March 6, 2014.
• Be sent to: email ([email protected]) or mail (Cornerstone
Standards Council, 285 McLeod St. Ottawa, K2P 1A1)
Please note that following consultation, ALL comments, and who they are
attributed to, will be posted on the CSC website at www.cornerstonestandards.ca
CSC
certification
Consultation
Operational & Planning
Requirements
Siting
Requirements
Contact us
Slide 15
Once comments have been submitted
The Standard Development Panel will consider all comments that are
attributed, in writing, and submitted within the required time period.
Comments will be considered on a case-by-case basis, with no weighting or
scoring of comments.
How comments are addressed will be identified in a ‘comment response
table’, which will be posted on CSC’s website.
After the SDP’s review of comments, a revised standard will be posted for a 30day consultation period.
The CSC Board of Directors is responsible for the final approval of the CSC
Responsible Aggregate Standard.
CSC
certification
Consultation
Operational & Planning
Requirements
Siting
Requirements
Contact us
Slide 16
Timeline
JANUARY
FEBRUARY
MARCH
APRIL
MAY
JUNE
60-day
consultation
of draft
standard
begins
(January 6,
2014)
Information
sessions
End of
consultation
on draft
standard
(March 6,
2014)
Comments
reviewed and
considered by
SDP.
Revised
standard is
submitted to
CSC Board.
Launch of CSC
certification.
Meetings with
affected
groups and
individuals
30-day
consultation
of revised
standard
CSC Board
reviews and
considers all
comments
received
during the two
consultation
periods
CSC
certification
Consultation
Operational & Planning
Requirements
Siting
Requirements
Aggregate
sites may
apply for
certification
once final
standard is
released.
Contact us
Slide 4
FINDING THE BALANCE
A presentation of the draft CSC Responsible
Aggregate Standard
Slide 2
A collaboration of aggregate operators, environmental leaders, community
advocates and experts in certification.
CSC believes in an aggregate sector that is:
• Prosperous;
• Respectful of the natural environment;
• A good neighbour and employer;
• Impacting communities in a positive manner;
• Using recycled materials to reduce virgin demand; and is
• Responsive to Ontario’s building needs.
CSC’s work addresses the need for a less confrontational approach to the
planning, siting and operation of aggregates sites in Ontario. CSC’s Board of
Directors believes a collaborative approach is urgently needed.
CORNERSTONE STANDARDS COUNCIL
The Cornerstone Standards Council (CSC)
Slide 3
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Peter Kendall, Schad Foundation (CHAIR)
Maia Becker, Independent Consultant
Bob Cartmel, Lafarge Canada
Ryan Essex, Miller Group
Bill Galloway/Nick Caccavella, Holcim
Canada
Ken Lucyschyn, Walker Industries
Moreen Miller, OSSGA
Thomas Mueller, Canada Green Building
Council
Ron Reid, Couchiching Conservancy
Caroline Schultz, Ontario Nature
Eric Stevenson, Environmental Defence
Andrew Stewart, McLean Foundation
CORNERSTONE STANDARDS COUNCIL
CSC Board of Directors
Slide 4
Voluntary Certification – Well Established, Well Respected
CSC is a voluntary and market-based certification system for the responsible
extraction of aggregates.
Certification is the process by which aggregate sites are independently
Evaluated against an environmental and social standard
Certification is not a substitute for regulatory and planning processes but
provide incentives for individual operations that are willing to go above
and beyond regulatory requirements.
CSC follows in the footsteps of successful, credible and achievable certification programs in other
resource and construction sectors (FSC – forestry, MSC – fisheries, LEED – building)
By certifying sites that meet growing expectations for social and environmental rigour CSC
provides green builders with a responsible option
CSC’s current focus is on the certification of aggregate sites in Ontario. This may evolve to include
other provinces and other products (e.g. asphalt, concrete)
In order to be CREDIBLE and EFFECTIVE, CSC certification must deliver:
•A Responsible Aggregate Standard that establishes the requirements against which an
aggregate site’s performance is assessed;
•An Assurance System that establishes the processes, mechanisms and requirements for how
sites are assessed against the standard.
Slide 5
Developing the Standard – Collaboration and Consultation
In 2011, CSC established a Standards Development
Panel (SDP) made up of individuals from community
organizations and First Nations affected by aggregate
operations and experts in aggregate extraction,
municipal planning, and environmental protection.
The SDP was tasked with producing an effective and
functional Final Standard that establishes credible,
practical and measurable requirements for socially and
environmentally responsible aggregates.
Through a consensus based, participatory and
balanced process, the SDP participated in:
• 30+ face-to-face meetings;
• 300+ hours of discussion, debate and review;
• 30+ early drafts of the Standard;
• 6 sub-committees focused on key issues; and
• Field-testing at two aggregate sites.
The result of this work is the draft
CSC RESPONSIBLE AGGREGATE STANDARD
Slide 6
Benefits of CSC’s Responsible Aggregate Standard
Community Benefits
• Improved communications
•
•
•
•
processes and involvement
Improved environmental protection
and targeted net-gain approach to
rehabilitation
More certain outcomes for siting of
proposed operations
Increased knowledge of progress
towards final extraction
More opportunities for Aboriginal
communities to be engaged
Industry Benefits
• Competitive advantage when
supplying materials to responsible
purchasers
• Improved communications
processes with neighbours, public
agencies and Aboriginal
communities
• Clear expectations of operating
practices
• More certain outcomes for siting of
proposed operations
UNDERSTANDING THE CSC
CERTIFICATION SYSTEM
7
Slide 8
Understanding how CSC certification Works
VOLUNTARY: Companies choose to be audited
against CSC’s Responsible Aggregate Standard.
INDEPENDENT: Audits are conducted by
independent, third-party auditors.
VERIFIED: Auditors verify whether an aggregate site is in compliance with the
requirements set-out in the CSC’s Responsible Aggregate Standard.
SITE SPECIFIC: CSC’s standard is applied and audited at the level of the
aggregate site (not company-wide).
ENGAGES STAKEHOLDERS: Auditors consult with stakeholders to verify and
evaluate whether aggregate sites are in compliance with CSC’s requirements.
CSC
certification
Consultation
Operational & Planning
8
Requirements
Siting
Requirements
Contact us
Slide 9
The CSC Certification Process
Participants
STEP 1: Applicant
submits application
to CB.
STEP 2: CB verifies
eligibility of
applicant. Contract
between applicant
and CB.
STEP 3: CB selects
audit team.
Contract between
CSC and audit
team.
STEP 4: Audit team
engages with
stakeholders and
conducts site audit
STEP 5: Auditors
submit Audit Report
to CB
AUDIT
STEP 6: CB makes
certification
decision. Issues 10
year certificate or
non-conformances
to be addressed by
applicant.
Stakeholders
Applicant
Certification
Body (CB)
Audit Team
STEP 7: Auditors conduct
observation audit 5 years
after certification is
granted and evaluate
whether there is
continued conformance.
Non-conformance may
result in withdrawal or
suspension of certificate
CERTIFICATION
10 Years with a 5 year observation audit and
conformance
9
audits as required
STEP 8: Applicant
submits
application to
renew
certification.
Process begins
again at Step 3.
AUDIT
Slide 10
CSC Certification Requirements
CSC certificates are granted for 10 years, with
mandatory surveillance audits 5 years after a
certificate is granted.
CSC offers two types of certification: CSC Candidate and CSC Certified.
• CSC Candidate sites have not yet achieved regulatory approval. These
sites seek certification as a tool to inform their planning processes.
• CSC Certified sites have achieved regulatory approval. These sites seek
certification as a tool to inform their operational processes.
Both CSC certification types require independent, third-party audits against the
CSC Responsible Aggregate Standard.
The standard identifies which core requirements apply to sites eligible for CSC
Candidate or CSC Certified status.
CSC
certification
Consultation
Operational & Planning
Requirements
Siting
Requirements
Contact us
Slide 11
CSC Certification Types
Not all approvals are achieved, AND
Consultation has commenced, AND
Site is not, or has not, been operating
Regulatory approvals achieved, OR
Site is, or has previously, been operating
CSC CANDIDATE
i.Promotes site as a
“Candidate” site
ii.Site meets CSC
requirements related to
community engagement
and siting
1 yr.
Submit
CSC Registration
application
CSC
certification
Evaluation
Audit
Consultation
5 yrs.
CSC CERTIFIED
i.Promotes site and
products as “Certified”
ii.Site meets CSC
requirements related to
operation and
rehabilitation planning
5 yrs.
Observation
Audit
1 yr.
5 yrs.
Evaluation
Audit
Operational & Planning
Requirements
5 yrs.
Observation
Audit
Siting
Requirements
Re-evaluation
Audit
Contact us
Slide 12
Now it’s your turn to be heard.
We are seeking your input on the draft CSC Responsible
Aggregate Standards
CSC
certification
Consultation
Operational & Planning
Requirements
Siting
Requirements
Contact us
PUBLIC CONSULTATION OF THE
STANDARD
Slide 14
Public Consultation of the draft CSC Responsible Aggregate Standard
You may submit your comments on the draft Standard from January 6 to March 6,
2014 (60 days)
CSC is hosting a number of sessions across the province to provide information
on the certification system and draft Standards and answer questions related to
the draft Standards. Comments made during these sessions are not considered
formal comments.
To submit formal comments to CSC, they must:
• Be attributed: Name, affiliation and contact information must be included.
• Be in writing: All comments must be in writing.
• Be within consultation period: The last day for submitting comments is 4 pm
EST on March 6, 2014.
• Be sent to: email ([email protected]) or mail (Cornerstone
Standards Council, 285 McLeod St. Ottawa, K2P 1A1)
Please note that following consultation, ALL comments, and who they are
attributed to, will be posted on the CSC website at www.cornerstonestandards.ca
CSC
certification
Consultation
Operational & Planning
Requirements
Siting
Requirements
Contact us
Slide 15
Once comments have been submitted
The Standard Development Panel will consider all comments that are
attributed, in writing, and submitted within the required time period.
Comments will be considered on a case-by-case basis, with no weighting or
scoring of comments.
How comments are addressed will be identified in a ‘comment response
table’, which will be posted on CSC’s website.
After the SDP’s review of comments, a revised standard will be posted for a 30day consultation period.
The CSC Board of Directors is responsible for the final approval of the CSC
Responsible Aggregate Standard.
CSC
certification
Consultation
Operational & Planning
Requirements
Siting
Requirements
Contact us
Slide 16
Timeline
JANUARY
FEBRUARY
MARCH
APRIL
MAY
JUNE
60-day
consultation
of draft
standard
begins
(January 6,
2014)
Information
sessions
End of
consultation
on draft
standard
(March 6,
2014)
Comments
reviewed and
considered by
SDP.
Revised
standard is
submitted to
CSC Board.
Launch of CSC
certification.
Meetings with
affected
groups and
individuals
30-day
consultation
of revised
standard
CSC Board
reviews and
considers all
comments
received
during the two
consultation
periods
CSC
certification
Consultation
Operational & Planning
Requirements
Siting
Requirements
Aggregate
sites may
apply for
certification
once final
standard is
released.
Contact us
Slide 5
FINDING THE BALANCE
A presentation of the draft CSC Responsible
Aggregate Standard
Slide 2
A collaboration of aggregate operators, environmental leaders, community
advocates and experts in certification.
CSC believes in an aggregate sector that is:
• Prosperous;
• Respectful of the natural environment;
• A good neighbour and employer;
• Impacting communities in a positive manner;
• Using recycled materials to reduce virgin demand; and is
• Responsive to Ontario’s building needs.
CSC’s work addresses the need for a less confrontational approach to the
planning, siting and operation of aggregates sites in Ontario. CSC’s Board of
Directors believes a collaborative approach is urgently needed.
CORNERSTONE STANDARDS COUNCIL
The Cornerstone Standards Council (CSC)
Slide 3
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Peter Kendall, Schad Foundation (CHAIR)
Maia Becker, Independent Consultant
Bob Cartmel, Lafarge Canada
Ryan Essex, Miller Group
Bill Galloway/Nick Caccavella, Holcim
Canada
Ken Lucyschyn, Walker Industries
Moreen Miller, OSSGA
Thomas Mueller, Canada Green Building
Council
Ron Reid, Couchiching Conservancy
Caroline Schultz, Ontario Nature
Eric Stevenson, Environmental Defence
Andrew Stewart, McLean Foundation
CORNERSTONE STANDARDS COUNCIL
CSC Board of Directors
Slide 4
Voluntary Certification – Well Established, Well Respected
CSC is a voluntary and market-based certification system for the responsible
extraction of aggregates.
Certification is the process by which aggregate sites are independently
Evaluated against an environmental and social standard
Certification is not a substitute for regulatory and planning processes but
provide incentives for individual operations that are willing to go above
and beyond regulatory requirements.
CSC follows in the footsteps of successful, credible and achievable certification programs in other
resource and construction sectors (FSC – forestry, MSC – fisheries, LEED – building)
By certifying sites that meet growing expectations for social and environmental rigour CSC
provides green builders with a responsible option
CSC’s current focus is on the certification of aggregate sites in Ontario. This may evolve to include
other provinces and other products (e.g. asphalt, concrete)
In order to be CREDIBLE and EFFECTIVE, CSC certification must deliver:
•A Responsible Aggregate Standard that establishes the requirements against which an
aggregate site’s performance is assessed;
•An Assurance System that establishes the processes, mechanisms and requirements for how
sites are assessed against the standard.
Slide 5
Developing the Standard – Collaboration and Consultation
In 2011, CSC established a Standards Development
Panel (SDP) made up of individuals from community
organizations and First Nations affected by aggregate
operations and experts in aggregate extraction,
municipal planning, and environmental protection.
The SDP was tasked with producing an effective and
functional Final Standard that establishes credible,
practical and measurable requirements for socially and
environmentally responsible aggregates.
Through a consensus based, participatory and
balanced process, the SDP participated in:
• 30+ face-to-face meetings;
• 300+ hours of discussion, debate and review;
• 30+ early drafts of the Standard;
• 6 sub-committees focused on key issues; and
• Field-testing at two aggregate sites.
The result of this work is the draft
CSC RESPONSIBLE AGGREGATE STANDARD
Slide 6
Benefits of CSC’s Responsible Aggregate Standard
Community Benefits
• Improved communications
•
•
•
•
processes and involvement
Improved environmental protection
and targeted net-gain approach to
rehabilitation
More certain outcomes for siting of
proposed operations
Increased knowledge of progress
towards final extraction
More opportunities for Aboriginal
communities to be engaged
Industry Benefits
• Competitive advantage when
supplying materials to responsible
purchasers
• Improved communications
processes with neighbours, public
agencies and Aboriginal
communities
• Clear expectations of operating
practices
• More certain outcomes for siting of
proposed operations
UNDERSTANDING THE CSC
CERTIFICATION SYSTEM
7
Slide 8
Understanding how CSC certification Works
VOLUNTARY: Companies choose to be audited
against CSC’s Responsible Aggregate Standard.
INDEPENDENT: Audits are conducted by
independent, third-party auditors.
VERIFIED: Auditors verify whether an aggregate site is in compliance with the
requirements set-out in the CSC’s Responsible Aggregate Standard.
SITE SPECIFIC: CSC’s standard is applied and audited at the level of the
aggregate site (not company-wide).
ENGAGES STAKEHOLDERS: Auditors consult with stakeholders to verify and
evaluate whether aggregate sites are in compliance with CSC’s requirements.
CSC
certification
Consultation
Operational & Planning
8
Requirements
Siting
Requirements
Contact us
Slide 9
The CSC Certification Process
Participants
STEP 1: Applicant
submits application
to CB.
STEP 2: CB verifies
eligibility of
applicant. Contract
between applicant
and CB.
STEP 3: CB selects
audit team.
Contract between
CSC and audit
team.
STEP 4: Audit team
engages with
stakeholders and
conducts site audit
STEP 5: Auditors
submit Audit Report
to CB
AUDIT
STEP 6: CB makes
certification
decision. Issues 10
year certificate or
non-conformances
to be addressed by
applicant.
Stakeholders
Applicant
Certification
Body (CB)
Audit Team
STEP 7: Auditors conduct
observation audit 5 years
after certification is
granted and evaluate
whether there is
continued conformance.
Non-conformance may
result in withdrawal or
suspension of certificate
CERTIFICATION
10 Years with a 5 year observation audit and
conformance
9
audits as required
STEP 8: Applicant
submits
application to
renew
certification.
Process begins
again at Step 3.
AUDIT
Slide 10
CSC Certification Requirements
CSC certificates are granted for 10 years, with
mandatory surveillance audits 5 years after a
certificate is granted.
CSC offers two types of certification: CSC Candidate and CSC Certified.
• CSC Candidate sites have not yet achieved regulatory approval. These
sites seek certification as a tool to inform their planning processes.
• CSC Certified sites have achieved regulatory approval. These sites seek
certification as a tool to inform their operational processes.
Both CSC certification types require independent, third-party audits against the
CSC Responsible Aggregate Standard.
The standard identifies which core requirements apply to sites eligible for CSC
Candidate or CSC Certified status.
CSC
certification
Consultation
Operational & Planning
Requirements
Siting
Requirements
Contact us
Slide 11
CSC Certification Types
Not all approvals are achieved, AND
Consultation has commenced, AND
Site is not, or has not, been operating
Regulatory approvals achieved, OR
Site is, or has previously, been operating
CSC CANDIDATE
i.Promotes site as a
“Candidate” site
ii.Site meets CSC
requirements related to
community engagement
and siting
1 yr.
Submit
CSC Registration
application
CSC
certification
Evaluation
Audit
Consultation
5 yrs.
CSC CERTIFIED
i.Promotes site and
products as “Certified”
ii.Site meets CSC
requirements related to
operation and
rehabilitation planning
5 yrs.
Observation
Audit
1 yr.
5 yrs.
Evaluation
Audit
Operational & Planning
Requirements
5 yrs.
Observation
Audit
Siting
Requirements
Re-evaluation
Audit
Contact us
Slide 12
Now it’s your turn to be heard.
We are seeking your input on the draft CSC Responsible
Aggregate Standards
CSC
certification
Consultation
Operational & Planning
Requirements
Siting
Requirements
Contact us
PUBLIC CONSULTATION OF THE
STANDARD
Slide 14
Public Consultation of the draft CSC Responsible Aggregate Standard
You may submit your comments on the draft Standard from January 6 to March 6,
2014 (60 days)
CSC is hosting a number of sessions across the province to provide information
on the certification system and draft Standards and answer questions related to
the draft Standards. Comments made during these sessions are not considered
formal comments.
To submit formal comments to CSC, they must:
• Be attributed: Name, affiliation and contact information must be included.
• Be in writing: All comments must be in writing.
• Be within consultation period: The last day for submitting comments is 4 pm
EST on March 6, 2014.
• Be sent to: email ([email protected]) or mail (Cornerstone
Standards Council, 285 McLeod St. Ottawa, K2P 1A1)
Please note that following consultation, ALL comments, and who they are
attributed to, will be posted on the CSC website at www.cornerstonestandards.ca
CSC
certification
Consultation
Operational & Planning
Requirements
Siting
Requirements
Contact us
Slide 15
Once comments have been submitted
The Standard Development Panel will consider all comments that are
attributed, in writing, and submitted within the required time period.
Comments will be considered on a case-by-case basis, with no weighting or
scoring of comments.
How comments are addressed will be identified in a ‘comment response
table’, which will be posted on CSC’s website.
After the SDP’s review of comments, a revised standard will be posted for a 30day consultation period.
The CSC Board of Directors is responsible for the final approval of the CSC
Responsible Aggregate Standard.
CSC
certification
Consultation
Operational & Planning
Requirements
Siting
Requirements
Contact us
Slide 16
Timeline
JANUARY
FEBRUARY
MARCH
APRIL
MAY
JUNE
60-day
consultation
of draft
standard
begins
(January 6,
2014)
Information
sessions
End of
consultation
on draft
standard
(March 6,
2014)
Comments
reviewed and
considered by
SDP.
Revised
standard is
submitted to
CSC Board.
Launch of CSC
certification.
Meetings with
affected
groups and
individuals
30-day
consultation
of revised
standard
CSC Board
reviews and
considers all
comments
received
during the two
consultation
periods
CSC
certification
Consultation
Operational & Planning
Requirements
Siting
Requirements
Aggregate
sites may
apply for
certification
once final
standard is
released.
Contact us
Slide 6
FINDING THE BALANCE
A presentation of the draft CSC Responsible
Aggregate Standard
Slide 2
A collaboration of aggregate operators, environmental leaders, community
advocates and experts in certification.
CSC believes in an aggregate sector that is:
• Prosperous;
• Respectful of the natural environment;
• A good neighbour and employer;
• Impacting communities in a positive manner;
• Using recycled materials to reduce virgin demand; and is
• Responsive to Ontario’s building needs.
CSC’s work addresses the need for a less confrontational approach to the
planning, siting and operation of aggregates sites in Ontario. CSC’s Board of
Directors believes a collaborative approach is urgently needed.
CORNERSTONE STANDARDS COUNCIL
The Cornerstone Standards Council (CSC)
Slide 3
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Peter Kendall, Schad Foundation (CHAIR)
Maia Becker, Independent Consultant
Bob Cartmel, Lafarge Canada
Ryan Essex, Miller Group
Bill Galloway/Nick Caccavella, Holcim
Canada
Ken Lucyschyn, Walker Industries
Moreen Miller, OSSGA
Thomas Mueller, Canada Green Building
Council
Ron Reid, Couchiching Conservancy
Caroline Schultz, Ontario Nature
Eric Stevenson, Environmental Defence
Andrew Stewart, McLean Foundation
CORNERSTONE STANDARDS COUNCIL
CSC Board of Directors
Slide 4
Voluntary Certification – Well Established, Well Respected
CSC is a voluntary and market-based certification system for the responsible
extraction of aggregates.
Certification is the process by which aggregate sites are independently
Evaluated against an environmental and social standard
Certification is not a substitute for regulatory and planning processes but
provide incentives for individual operations that are willing to go above
and beyond regulatory requirements.
CSC follows in the footsteps of successful, credible and achievable certification programs in other
resource and construction sectors (FSC – forestry, MSC – fisheries, LEED – building)
By certifying sites that meet growing expectations for social and environmental rigour CSC
provides green builders with a responsible option
CSC’s current focus is on the certification of aggregate sites in Ontario. This may evolve to include
other provinces and other products (e.g. asphalt, concrete)
In order to be CREDIBLE and EFFECTIVE, CSC certification must deliver:
•A Responsible Aggregate Standard that establishes the requirements against which an
aggregate site’s performance is assessed;
•An Assurance System that establishes the processes, mechanisms and requirements for how
sites are assessed against the standard.
Slide 5
Developing the Standard – Collaboration and Consultation
In 2011, CSC established a Standards Development
Panel (SDP) made up of individuals from community
organizations and First Nations affected by aggregate
operations and experts in aggregate extraction,
municipal planning, and environmental protection.
The SDP was tasked with producing an effective and
functional Final Standard that establishes credible,
practical and measurable requirements for socially and
environmentally responsible aggregates.
Through a consensus based, participatory and
balanced process, the SDP participated in:
• 30+ face-to-face meetings;
• 300+ hours of discussion, debate and review;
• 30+ early drafts of the Standard;
• 6 sub-committees focused on key issues; and
• Field-testing at two aggregate sites.
The result of this work is the draft
CSC RESPONSIBLE AGGREGATE STANDARD
Slide 6
Benefits of CSC’s Responsible Aggregate Standard
Community Benefits
• Improved communications
•
•
•
•
processes and involvement
Improved environmental protection
and targeted net-gain approach to
rehabilitation
More certain outcomes for siting of
proposed operations
Increased knowledge of progress
towards final extraction
More opportunities for Aboriginal
communities to be engaged
Industry Benefits
• Competitive advantage when
supplying materials to responsible
purchasers
• Improved communications
processes with neighbours, public
agencies and Aboriginal
communities
• Clear expectations of operating
practices
• More certain outcomes for siting of
proposed operations
UNDERSTANDING THE CSC
CERTIFICATION SYSTEM
7
Slide 8
Understanding how CSC certification Works
VOLUNTARY: Companies choose to be audited
against CSC’s Responsible Aggregate Standard.
INDEPENDENT: Audits are conducted by
independent, third-party auditors.
VERIFIED: Auditors verify whether an aggregate site is in compliance with the
requirements set-out in the CSC’s Responsible Aggregate Standard.
SITE SPECIFIC: CSC’s standard is applied and audited at the level of the
aggregate site (not company-wide).
ENGAGES STAKEHOLDERS: Auditors consult with stakeholders to verify and
evaluate whether aggregate sites are in compliance with CSC’s requirements.
CSC
certification
Consultation
Operational & Planning
8
Requirements
Siting
Requirements
Contact us
Slide 9
The CSC Certification Process
Participants
STEP 1: Applicant
submits application
to CB.
STEP 2: CB verifies
eligibility of
applicant. Contract
between applicant
and CB.
STEP 3: CB selects
audit team.
Contract between
CSC and audit
team.
STEP 4: Audit team
engages with
stakeholders and
conducts site audit
STEP 5: Auditors
submit Audit Report
to CB
AUDIT
STEP 6: CB makes
certification
decision. Issues 10
year certificate or
non-conformances
to be addressed by
applicant.
Stakeholders
Applicant
Certification
Body (CB)
Audit Team
STEP 7: Auditors conduct
observation audit 5 years
after certification is
granted and evaluate
whether there is
continued conformance.
Non-conformance may
result in withdrawal or
suspension of certificate
CERTIFICATION
10 Years with a 5 year observation audit and
conformance
9
audits as required
STEP 8: Applicant
submits
application to
renew
certification.
Process begins
again at Step 3.
AUDIT
Slide 10
CSC Certification Requirements
CSC certificates are granted for 10 years, with
mandatory surveillance audits 5 years after a
certificate is granted.
CSC offers two types of certification: CSC Candidate and CSC Certified.
• CSC Candidate sites have not yet achieved regulatory approval. These
sites seek certification as a tool to inform their planning processes.
• CSC Certified sites have achieved regulatory approval. These sites seek
certification as a tool to inform their operational processes.
Both CSC certification types require independent, third-party audits against the
CSC Responsible Aggregate Standard.
The standard identifies which core requirements apply to sites eligible for CSC
Candidate or CSC Certified status.
CSC
certification
Consultation
Operational & Planning
Requirements
Siting
Requirements
Contact us
Slide 11
CSC Certification Types
Not all approvals are achieved, AND
Consultation has commenced, AND
Site is not, or has not, been operating
Regulatory approvals achieved, OR
Site is, or has previously, been operating
CSC CANDIDATE
i.Promotes site as a
“Candidate” site
ii.Site meets CSC
requirements related to
community engagement
and siting
1 yr.
Submit
CSC Registration
application
CSC
certification
Evaluation
Audit
Consultation
5 yrs.
CSC CERTIFIED
i.Promotes site and
products as “Certified”
ii.Site meets CSC
requirements related to
operation and
rehabilitation planning
5 yrs.
Observation
Audit
1 yr.
5 yrs.
Evaluation
Audit
Operational & Planning
Requirements
5 yrs.
Observation
Audit
Siting
Requirements
Re-evaluation
Audit
Contact us
Slide 12
Now it’s your turn to be heard.
We are seeking your input on the draft CSC Responsible
Aggregate Standards
CSC
certification
Consultation
Operational & Planning
Requirements
Siting
Requirements
Contact us
PUBLIC CONSULTATION OF THE
STANDARD
Slide 14
Public Consultation of the draft CSC Responsible Aggregate Standard
You may submit your comments on the draft Standard from January 6 to March 6,
2014 (60 days)
CSC is hosting a number of sessions across the province to provide information
on the certification system and draft Standards and answer questions related to
the draft Standards. Comments made during these sessions are not considered
formal comments.
To submit formal comments to CSC, they must:
• Be attributed: Name, affiliation and contact information must be included.
• Be in writing: All comments must be in writing.
• Be within consultation period: The last day for submitting comments is 4 pm
EST on March 6, 2014.
• Be sent to: email ([email protected]) or mail (Cornerstone
Standards Council, 285 McLeod St. Ottawa, K2P 1A1)
Please note that following consultation, ALL comments, and who they are
attributed to, will be posted on the CSC website at www.cornerstonestandards.ca
CSC
certification
Consultation
Operational & Planning
Requirements
Siting
Requirements
Contact us
Slide 15
Once comments have been submitted
The Standard Development Panel will consider all comments that are
attributed, in writing, and submitted within the required time period.
Comments will be considered on a case-by-case basis, with no weighting or
scoring of comments.
How comments are addressed will be identified in a ‘comment response
table’, which will be posted on CSC’s website.
After the SDP’s review of comments, a revised standard will be posted for a 30day consultation period.
The CSC Board of Directors is responsible for the final approval of the CSC
Responsible Aggregate Standard.
CSC
certification
Consultation
Operational & Planning
Requirements
Siting
Requirements
Contact us
Slide 16
Timeline
JANUARY
FEBRUARY
MARCH
APRIL
MAY
JUNE
60-day
consultation
of draft
standard
begins
(January 6,
2014)
Information
sessions
End of
consultation
on draft
standard
(March 6,
2014)
Comments
reviewed and
considered by
SDP.
Revised
standard is
submitted to
CSC Board.
Launch of CSC
certification.
Meetings with
affected
groups and
individuals
30-day
consultation
of revised
standard
CSC Board
reviews and
considers all
comments
received
during the two
consultation
periods
CSC
certification
Consultation
Operational & Planning
Requirements
Siting
Requirements
Aggregate
sites may
apply for
certification
once final
standard is
released.
Contact us
Slide 7
FINDING THE BALANCE
A presentation of the draft CSC Responsible
Aggregate Standard
Slide 2
A collaboration of aggregate operators, environmental leaders, community
advocates and experts in certification.
CSC believes in an aggregate sector that is:
• Prosperous;
• Respectful of the natural environment;
• A good neighbour and employer;
• Impacting communities in a positive manner;
• Using recycled materials to reduce virgin demand; and is
• Responsive to Ontario’s building needs.
CSC’s work addresses the need for a less confrontational approach to the
planning, siting and operation of aggregates sites in Ontario. CSC’s Board of
Directors believes a collaborative approach is urgently needed.
CORNERSTONE STANDARDS COUNCIL
The Cornerstone Standards Council (CSC)
Slide 3
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Peter Kendall, Schad Foundation (CHAIR)
Maia Becker, Independent Consultant
Bob Cartmel, Lafarge Canada
Ryan Essex, Miller Group
Bill Galloway/Nick Caccavella, Holcim
Canada
Ken Lucyschyn, Walker Industries
Moreen Miller, OSSGA
Thomas Mueller, Canada Green Building
Council
Ron Reid, Couchiching Conservancy
Caroline Schultz, Ontario Nature
Eric Stevenson, Environmental Defence
Andrew Stewart, McLean Foundation
CORNERSTONE STANDARDS COUNCIL
CSC Board of Directors
Slide 4
Voluntary Certification – Well Established, Well Respected
CSC is a voluntary and market-based certification system for the responsible
extraction of aggregates.
Certification is the process by which aggregate sites are independently
Evaluated against an environmental and social standard
Certification is not a substitute for regulatory and planning processes but
provide incentives for individual operations that are willing to go above
and beyond regulatory requirements.
CSC follows in the footsteps of successful, credible and achievable certification programs in other
resource and construction sectors (FSC – forestry, MSC – fisheries, LEED – building)
By certifying sites that meet growing expectations for social and environmental rigour CSC
provides green builders with a responsible option
CSC’s current focus is on the certification of aggregate sites in Ontario. This may evolve to include
other provinces and other products (e.g. asphalt, concrete)
In order to be CREDIBLE and EFFECTIVE, CSC certification must deliver:
•A Responsible Aggregate Standard that establishes the requirements against which an
aggregate site’s performance is assessed;
•An Assurance System that establishes the processes, mechanisms and requirements for how
sites are assessed against the standard.
Slide 5
Developing the Standard – Collaboration and Consultation
In 2011, CSC established a Standards Development
Panel (SDP) made up of individuals from community
organizations and First Nations affected by aggregate
operations and experts in aggregate extraction,
municipal planning, and environmental protection.
The SDP was tasked with producing an effective and
functional Final Standard that establishes credible,
practical and measurable requirements for socially and
environmentally responsible aggregates.
Through a consensus based, participatory and
balanced process, the SDP participated in:
• 30+ face-to-face meetings;
• 300+ hours of discussion, debate and review;
• 30+ early drafts of the Standard;
• 6 sub-committees focused on key issues; and
• Field-testing at two aggregate sites.
The result of this work is the draft
CSC RESPONSIBLE AGGREGATE STANDARD
Slide 6
Benefits of CSC’s Responsible Aggregate Standard
Community Benefits
• Improved communications
•
•
•
•
processes and involvement
Improved environmental protection
and targeted net-gain approach to
rehabilitation
More certain outcomes for siting of
proposed operations
Increased knowledge of progress
towards final extraction
More opportunities for Aboriginal
communities to be engaged
Industry Benefits
• Competitive advantage when
supplying materials to responsible
purchasers
• Improved communications
processes with neighbours, public
agencies and Aboriginal
communities
• Clear expectations of operating
practices
• More certain outcomes for siting of
proposed operations
UNDERSTANDING THE CSC
CERTIFICATION SYSTEM
7
Slide 8
Understanding how CSC certification Works
VOLUNTARY: Companies choose to be audited
against CSC’s Responsible Aggregate Standard.
INDEPENDENT: Audits are conducted by
independent, third-party auditors.
VERIFIED: Auditors verify whether an aggregate site is in compliance with the
requirements set-out in the CSC’s Responsible Aggregate Standard.
SITE SPECIFIC: CSC’s standard is applied and audited at the level of the
aggregate site (not company-wide).
ENGAGES STAKEHOLDERS: Auditors consult with stakeholders to verify and
evaluate whether aggregate sites are in compliance with CSC’s requirements.
CSC
certification
Consultation
Operational & Planning
8
Requirements
Siting
Requirements
Contact us
Slide 9
The CSC Certification Process
Participants
STEP 1: Applicant
submits application
to CB.
STEP 2: CB verifies
eligibility of
applicant. Contract
between applicant
and CB.
STEP 3: CB selects
audit team.
Contract between
CSC and audit
team.
STEP 4: Audit team
engages with
stakeholders and
conducts site audit
STEP 5: Auditors
submit Audit Report
to CB
AUDIT
STEP 6: CB makes
certification
decision. Issues 10
year certificate or
non-conformances
to be addressed by
applicant.
Stakeholders
Applicant
Certification
Body (CB)
Audit Team
STEP 7: Auditors conduct
observation audit 5 years
after certification is
granted and evaluate
whether there is
continued conformance.
Non-conformance may
result in withdrawal or
suspension of certificate
CERTIFICATION
10 Years with a 5 year observation audit and
conformance
9
audits as required
STEP 8: Applicant
submits
application to
renew
certification.
Process begins
again at Step 3.
AUDIT
Slide 10
CSC Certification Requirements
CSC certificates are granted for 10 years, with
mandatory surveillance audits 5 years after a
certificate is granted.
CSC offers two types of certification: CSC Candidate and CSC Certified.
• CSC Candidate sites have not yet achieved regulatory approval. These
sites seek certification as a tool to inform their planning processes.
• CSC Certified sites have achieved regulatory approval. These sites seek
certification as a tool to inform their operational processes.
Both CSC certification types require independent, third-party audits against the
CSC Responsible Aggregate Standard.
The standard identifies which core requirements apply to sites eligible for CSC
Candidate or CSC Certified status.
CSC
certification
Consultation
Operational & Planning
Requirements
Siting
Requirements
Contact us
Slide 11
CSC Certification Types
Not all approvals are achieved, AND
Consultation has commenced, AND
Site is not, or has not, been operating
Regulatory approvals achieved, OR
Site is, or has previously, been operating
CSC CANDIDATE
i.Promotes site as a
“Candidate” site
ii.Site meets CSC
requirements related to
community engagement
and siting
1 yr.
Submit
CSC Registration
application
CSC
certification
Evaluation
Audit
Consultation
5 yrs.
CSC CERTIFIED
i.Promotes site and
products as “Certified”
ii.Site meets CSC
requirements related to
operation and
rehabilitation planning
5 yrs.
Observation
Audit
1 yr.
5 yrs.
Evaluation
Audit
Operational & Planning
Requirements
5 yrs.
Observation
Audit
Siting
Requirements
Re-evaluation
Audit
Contact us
Slide 12
Now it’s your turn to be heard.
We are seeking your input on the draft CSC Responsible
Aggregate Standards
CSC
certification
Consultation
Operational & Planning
Requirements
Siting
Requirements
Contact us
PUBLIC CONSULTATION OF THE
STANDARD
Slide 14
Public Consultation of the draft CSC Responsible Aggregate Standard
You may submit your comments on the draft Standard from January 6 to March 6,
2014 (60 days)
CSC is hosting a number of sessions across the province to provide information
on the certification system and draft Standards and answer questions related to
the draft Standards. Comments made during these sessions are not considered
formal comments.
To submit formal comments to CSC, they must:
• Be attributed: Name, affiliation and contact information must be included.
• Be in writing: All comments must be in writing.
• Be within consultation period: The last day for submitting comments is 4 pm
EST on March 6, 2014.
• Be sent to: email ([email protected]) or mail (Cornerstone
Standards Council, 285 McLeod St. Ottawa, K2P 1A1)
Please note that following consultation, ALL comments, and who they are
attributed to, will be posted on the CSC website at www.cornerstonestandards.ca
CSC
certification
Consultation
Operational & Planning
Requirements
Siting
Requirements
Contact us
Slide 15
Once comments have been submitted
The Standard Development Panel will consider all comments that are
attributed, in writing, and submitted within the required time period.
Comments will be considered on a case-by-case basis, with no weighting or
scoring of comments.
How comments are addressed will be identified in a ‘comment response
table’, which will be posted on CSC’s website.
After the SDP’s review of comments, a revised standard will be posted for a 30day consultation period.
The CSC Board of Directors is responsible for the final approval of the CSC
Responsible Aggregate Standard.
CSC
certification
Consultation
Operational & Planning
Requirements
Siting
Requirements
Contact us
Slide 16
Timeline
JANUARY
FEBRUARY
MARCH
APRIL
MAY
JUNE
60-day
consultation
of draft
standard
begins
(January 6,
2014)
Information
sessions
End of
consultation
on draft
standard
(March 6,
2014)
Comments
reviewed and
considered by
SDP.
Revised
standard is
submitted to
CSC Board.
Launch of CSC
certification.
Meetings with
affected
groups and
individuals
30-day
consultation
of revised
standard
CSC Board
reviews and
considers all
comments
received
during the two
consultation
periods
CSC
certification
Consultation
Operational & Planning
Requirements
Siting
Requirements
Aggregate
sites may
apply for
certification
once final
standard is
released.
Contact us
Slide 8
FINDING THE BALANCE
A presentation of the draft CSC Responsible
Aggregate Standard
Slide 2
A collaboration of aggregate operators, environmental leaders, community
advocates and experts in certification.
CSC believes in an aggregate sector that is:
• Prosperous;
• Respectful of the natural environment;
• A good neighbour and employer;
• Impacting communities in a positive manner;
• Using recycled materials to reduce virgin demand; and is
• Responsive to Ontario’s building needs.
CSC’s work addresses the need for a less confrontational approach to the
planning, siting and operation of aggregates sites in Ontario. CSC’s Board of
Directors believes a collaborative approach is urgently needed.
CORNERSTONE STANDARDS COUNCIL
The Cornerstone Standards Council (CSC)
Slide 3
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Peter Kendall, Schad Foundation (CHAIR)
Maia Becker, Independent Consultant
Bob Cartmel, Lafarge Canada
Ryan Essex, Miller Group
Bill Galloway/Nick Caccavella, Holcim
Canada
Ken Lucyschyn, Walker Industries
Moreen Miller, OSSGA
Thomas Mueller, Canada Green Building
Council
Ron Reid, Couchiching Conservancy
Caroline Schultz, Ontario Nature
Eric Stevenson, Environmental Defence
Andrew Stewart, McLean Foundation
CORNERSTONE STANDARDS COUNCIL
CSC Board of Directors
Slide 4
Voluntary Certification – Well Established, Well Respected
CSC is a voluntary and market-based certification system for the responsible
extraction of aggregates.
Certification is the process by which aggregate sites are independently
Evaluated against an environmental and social standard
Certification is not a substitute for regulatory and planning processes but
provide incentives for individual operations that are willing to go above
and beyond regulatory requirements.
CSC follows in the footsteps of successful, credible and achievable certification programs in other
resource and construction sectors (FSC – forestry, MSC – fisheries, LEED – building)
By certifying sites that meet growing expectations for social and environmental rigour CSC
provides green builders with a responsible option
CSC’s current focus is on the certification of aggregate sites in Ontario. This may evolve to include
other provinces and other products (e.g. asphalt, concrete)
In order to be CREDIBLE and EFFECTIVE, CSC certification must deliver:
•A Responsible Aggregate Standard that establishes the requirements against which an
aggregate site’s performance is assessed;
•An Assurance System that establishes the processes, mechanisms and requirements for how
sites are assessed against the standard.
Slide 5
Developing the Standard – Collaboration and Consultation
In 2011, CSC established a Standards Development
Panel (SDP) made up of individuals from community
organizations and First Nations affected by aggregate
operations and experts in aggregate extraction,
municipal planning, and environmental protection.
The SDP was tasked with producing an effective and
functional Final Standard that establishes credible,
practical and measurable requirements for socially and
environmentally responsible aggregates.
Through a consensus based, participatory and
balanced process, the SDP participated in:
• 30+ face-to-face meetings;
• 300+ hours of discussion, debate and review;
• 30+ early drafts of the Standard;
• 6 sub-committees focused on key issues; and
• Field-testing at two aggregate sites.
The result of this work is the draft
CSC RESPONSIBLE AGGREGATE STANDARD
Slide 6
Benefits of CSC’s Responsible Aggregate Standard
Community Benefits
• Improved communications
•
•
•
•
processes and involvement
Improved environmental protection
and targeted net-gain approach to
rehabilitation
More certain outcomes for siting of
proposed operations
Increased knowledge of progress
towards final extraction
More opportunities for Aboriginal
communities to be engaged
Industry Benefits
• Competitive advantage when
supplying materials to responsible
purchasers
• Improved communications
processes with neighbours, public
agencies and Aboriginal
communities
• Clear expectations of operating
practices
• More certain outcomes for siting of
proposed operations
UNDERSTANDING THE CSC
CERTIFICATION SYSTEM
7
Slide 8
Understanding how CSC certification Works
VOLUNTARY: Companies choose to be audited
against CSC’s Responsible Aggregate Standard.
INDEPENDENT: Audits are conducted by
independent, third-party auditors.
VERIFIED: Auditors verify whether an aggregate site is in compliance with the
requirements set-out in the CSC’s Responsible Aggregate Standard.
SITE SPECIFIC: CSC’s standard is applied and audited at the level of the
aggregate site (not company-wide).
ENGAGES STAKEHOLDERS: Auditors consult with stakeholders to verify and
evaluate whether aggregate sites are in compliance with CSC’s requirements.
CSC
certification
Consultation
Operational & Planning
8
Requirements
Siting
Requirements
Contact us
Slide 9
The CSC Certification Process
Participants
STEP 1: Applicant
submits application
to CB.
STEP 2: CB verifies
eligibility of
applicant. Contract
between applicant
and CB.
STEP 3: CB selects
audit team.
Contract between
CSC and audit
team.
STEP 4: Audit team
engages with
stakeholders and
conducts site audit
STEP 5: Auditors
submit Audit Report
to CB
AUDIT
STEP 6: CB makes
certification
decision. Issues 10
year certificate or
non-conformances
to be addressed by
applicant.
Stakeholders
Applicant
Certification
Body (CB)
Audit Team
STEP 7: Auditors conduct
observation audit 5 years
after certification is
granted and evaluate
whether there is
continued conformance.
Non-conformance may
result in withdrawal or
suspension of certificate
CERTIFICATION
10 Years with a 5 year observation audit and
conformance
9
audits as required
STEP 8: Applicant
submits
application to
renew
certification.
Process begins
again at Step 3.
AUDIT
Slide 10
CSC Certification Requirements
CSC certificates are granted for 10 years, with
mandatory surveillance audits 5 years after a
certificate is granted.
CSC offers two types of certification: CSC Candidate and CSC Certified.
• CSC Candidate sites have not yet achieved regulatory approval. These
sites seek certification as a tool to inform their planning processes.
• CSC Certified sites have achieved regulatory approval. These sites seek
certification as a tool to inform their operational processes.
Both CSC certification types require independent, third-party audits against the
CSC Responsible Aggregate Standard.
The standard identifies which core requirements apply to sites eligible for CSC
Candidate or CSC Certified status.
CSC
certification
Consultation
Operational & Planning
Requirements
Siting
Requirements
Contact us
Slide 11
CSC Certification Types
Not all approvals are achieved, AND
Consultation has commenced, AND
Site is not, or has not, been operating
Regulatory approvals achieved, OR
Site is, or has previously, been operating
CSC CANDIDATE
i.Promotes site as a
“Candidate” site
ii.Site meets CSC
requirements related to
community engagement
and siting
1 yr.
Submit
CSC Registration
application
CSC
certification
Evaluation
Audit
Consultation
5 yrs.
CSC CERTIFIED
i.Promotes site and
products as “Certified”
ii.Site meets CSC
requirements related to
operation and
rehabilitation planning
5 yrs.
Observation
Audit
1 yr.
5 yrs.
Evaluation
Audit
Operational & Planning
Requirements
5 yrs.
Observation
Audit
Siting
Requirements
Re-evaluation
Audit
Contact us
Slide 12
Now it’s your turn to be heard.
We are seeking your input on the draft CSC Responsible
Aggregate Standards
CSC
certification
Consultation
Operational & Planning
Requirements
Siting
Requirements
Contact us
PUBLIC CONSULTATION OF THE
STANDARD
Slide 14
Public Consultation of the draft CSC Responsible Aggregate Standard
You may submit your comments on the draft Standard from January 6 to March 6,
2014 (60 days)
CSC is hosting a number of sessions across the province to provide information
on the certification system and draft Standards and answer questions related to
the draft Standards. Comments made during these sessions are not considered
formal comments.
To submit formal comments to CSC, they must:
• Be attributed: Name, affiliation and contact information must be included.
• Be in writing: All comments must be in writing.
• Be within consultation period: The last day for submitting comments is 4 pm
EST on March 6, 2014.
• Be sent to: email ([email protected]) or mail (Cornerstone
Standards Council, 285 McLeod St. Ottawa, K2P 1A1)
Please note that following consultation, ALL comments, and who they are
attributed to, will be posted on the CSC website at www.cornerstonestandards.ca
CSC
certification
Consultation
Operational & Planning
Requirements
Siting
Requirements
Contact us
Slide 15
Once comments have been submitted
The Standard Development Panel will consider all comments that are
attributed, in writing, and submitted within the required time period.
Comments will be considered on a case-by-case basis, with no weighting or
scoring of comments.
How comments are addressed will be identified in a ‘comment response
table’, which will be posted on CSC’s website.
After the SDP’s review of comments, a revised standard will be posted for a 30day consultation period.
The CSC Board of Directors is responsible for the final approval of the CSC
Responsible Aggregate Standard.
CSC
certification
Consultation
Operational & Planning
Requirements
Siting
Requirements
Contact us
Slide 16
Timeline
JANUARY
FEBRUARY
MARCH
APRIL
MAY
JUNE
60-day
consultation
of draft
standard
begins
(January 6,
2014)
Information
sessions
End of
consultation
on draft
standard
(March 6,
2014)
Comments
reviewed and
considered by
SDP.
Revised
standard is
submitted to
CSC Board.
Launch of CSC
certification.
Meetings with
affected
groups and
individuals
30-day
consultation
of revised
standard
CSC Board
reviews and
considers all
comments
received
during the two
consultation
periods
CSC
certification
Consultation
Operational & Planning
Requirements
Siting
Requirements
Aggregate
sites may
apply for
certification
once final
standard is
released.
Contact us
Slide 9
FINDING THE BALANCE
A presentation of the draft CSC Responsible
Aggregate Standard
Slide 2
A collaboration of aggregate operators, environmental leaders, community
advocates and experts in certification.
CSC believes in an aggregate sector that is:
• Prosperous;
• Respectful of the natural environment;
• A good neighbour and employer;
• Impacting communities in a positive manner;
• Using recycled materials to reduce virgin demand; and is
• Responsive to Ontario’s building needs.
CSC’s work addresses the need for a less confrontational approach to the
planning, siting and operation of aggregates sites in Ontario. CSC’s Board of
Directors believes a collaborative approach is urgently needed.
CORNERSTONE STANDARDS COUNCIL
The Cornerstone Standards Council (CSC)
Slide 3
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Peter Kendall, Schad Foundation (CHAIR)
Maia Becker, Independent Consultant
Bob Cartmel, Lafarge Canada
Ryan Essex, Miller Group
Bill Galloway/Nick Caccavella, Holcim
Canada
Ken Lucyschyn, Walker Industries
Moreen Miller, OSSGA
Thomas Mueller, Canada Green Building
Council
Ron Reid, Couchiching Conservancy
Caroline Schultz, Ontario Nature
Eric Stevenson, Environmental Defence
Andrew Stewart, McLean Foundation
CORNERSTONE STANDARDS COUNCIL
CSC Board of Directors
Slide 4
Voluntary Certification – Well Established, Well Respected
CSC is a voluntary and market-based certification system for the responsible
extraction of aggregates.
Certification is the process by which aggregate sites are independently
Evaluated against an environmental and social standard
Certification is not a substitute for regulatory and planning processes but
provide incentives for individual operations that are willing to go above
and beyond regulatory requirements.
CSC follows in the footsteps of successful, credible and achievable certification programs in other
resource and construction sectors (FSC – forestry, MSC – fisheries, LEED – building)
By certifying sites that meet growing expectations for social and environmental rigour CSC
provides green builders with a responsible option
CSC’s current focus is on the certification of aggregate sites in Ontario. This may evolve to include
other provinces and other products (e.g. asphalt, concrete)
In order to be CREDIBLE and EFFECTIVE, CSC certification must deliver:
•A Responsible Aggregate Standard that establishes the requirements against which an
aggregate site’s performance is assessed;
•An Assurance System that establishes the processes, mechanisms and requirements for how
sites are assessed against the standard.
Slide 5
Developing the Standard – Collaboration and Consultation
In 2011, CSC established a Standards Development
Panel (SDP) made up of individuals from community
organizations and First Nations affected by aggregate
operations and experts in aggregate extraction,
municipal planning, and environmental protection.
The SDP was tasked with producing an effective and
functional Final Standard that establishes credible,
practical and measurable requirements for socially and
environmentally responsible aggregates.
Through a consensus based, participatory and
balanced process, the SDP participated in:
• 30+ face-to-face meetings;
• 300+ hours of discussion, debate and review;
• 30+ early drafts of the Standard;
• 6 sub-committees focused on key issues; and
• Field-testing at two aggregate sites.
The result of this work is the draft
CSC RESPONSIBLE AGGREGATE STANDARD
Slide 6
Benefits of CSC’s Responsible Aggregate Standard
Community Benefits
• Improved communications
•
•
•
•
processes and involvement
Improved environmental protection
and targeted net-gain approach to
rehabilitation
More certain outcomes for siting of
proposed operations
Increased knowledge of progress
towards final extraction
More opportunities for Aboriginal
communities to be engaged
Industry Benefits
• Competitive advantage when
supplying materials to responsible
purchasers
• Improved communications
processes with neighbours, public
agencies and Aboriginal
communities
• Clear expectations of operating
practices
• More certain outcomes for siting of
proposed operations
UNDERSTANDING THE CSC
CERTIFICATION SYSTEM
7
Slide 8
Understanding how CSC certification Works
VOLUNTARY: Companies choose to be audited
against CSC’s Responsible Aggregate Standard.
INDEPENDENT: Audits are conducted by
independent, third-party auditors.
VERIFIED: Auditors verify whether an aggregate site is in compliance with the
requirements set-out in the CSC’s Responsible Aggregate Standard.
SITE SPECIFIC: CSC’s standard is applied and audited at the level of the
aggregate site (not company-wide).
ENGAGES STAKEHOLDERS: Auditors consult with stakeholders to verify and
evaluate whether aggregate sites are in compliance with CSC’s requirements.
CSC
certification
Consultation
Operational & Planning
8
Requirements
Siting
Requirements
Contact us
Slide 9
The CSC Certification Process
Participants
STEP 1: Applicant
submits application
to CB.
STEP 2: CB verifies
eligibility of
applicant. Contract
between applicant
and CB.
STEP 3: CB selects
audit team.
Contract between
CSC and audit
team.
STEP 4: Audit team
engages with
stakeholders and
conducts site audit
STEP 5: Auditors
submit Audit Report
to CB
AUDIT
STEP 6: CB makes
certification
decision. Issues 10
year certificate or
non-conformances
to be addressed by
applicant.
Stakeholders
Applicant
Certification
Body (CB)
Audit Team
STEP 7: Auditors conduct
observation audit 5 years
after certification is
granted and evaluate
whether there is
continued conformance.
Non-conformance may
result in withdrawal or
suspension of certificate
CERTIFICATION
10 Years with a 5 year observation audit and
conformance
9
audits as required
STEP 8: Applicant
submits
application to
renew
certification.
Process begins
again at Step 3.
AUDIT
Slide 10
CSC Certification Requirements
CSC certificates are granted for 10 years, with
mandatory surveillance audits 5 years after a
certificate is granted.
CSC offers two types of certification: CSC Candidate and CSC Certified.
• CSC Candidate sites have not yet achieved regulatory approval. These
sites seek certification as a tool to inform their planning processes.
• CSC Certified sites have achieved regulatory approval. These sites seek
certification as a tool to inform their operational processes.
Both CSC certification types require independent, third-party audits against the
CSC Responsible Aggregate Standard.
The standard identifies which core requirements apply to sites eligible for CSC
Candidate or CSC Certified status.
CSC
certification
Consultation
Operational & Planning
Requirements
Siting
Requirements
Contact us
Slide 11
CSC Certification Types
Not all approvals are achieved, AND
Consultation has commenced, AND
Site is not, or has not, been operating
Regulatory approvals achieved, OR
Site is, or has previously, been operating
CSC CANDIDATE
i.Promotes site as a
“Candidate” site
ii.Site meets CSC
requirements related to
community engagement
and siting
1 yr.
Submit
CSC Registration
application
CSC
certification
Evaluation
Audit
Consultation
5 yrs.
CSC CERTIFIED
i.Promotes site and
products as “Certified”
ii.Site meets CSC
requirements related to
operation and
rehabilitation planning
5 yrs.
Observation
Audit
1 yr.
5 yrs.
Evaluation
Audit
Operational & Planning
Requirements
5 yrs.
Observation
Audit
Siting
Requirements
Re-evaluation
Audit
Contact us
Slide 12
Now it’s your turn to be heard.
We are seeking your input on the draft CSC Responsible
Aggregate Standards
CSC
certification
Consultation
Operational & Planning
Requirements
Siting
Requirements
Contact us
PUBLIC CONSULTATION OF THE
STANDARD
Slide 14
Public Consultation of the draft CSC Responsible Aggregate Standard
You may submit your comments on the draft Standard from January 6 to March 6,
2014 (60 days)
CSC is hosting a number of sessions across the province to provide information
on the certification system and draft Standards and answer questions related to
the draft Standards. Comments made during these sessions are not considered
formal comments.
To submit formal comments to CSC, they must:
• Be attributed: Name, affiliation and contact information must be included.
• Be in writing: All comments must be in writing.
• Be within consultation period: The last day for submitting comments is 4 pm
EST on March 6, 2014.
• Be sent to: email ([email protected]) or mail (Cornerstone
Standards Council, 285 McLeod St. Ottawa, K2P 1A1)
Please note that following consultation, ALL comments, and who they are
attributed to, will be posted on the CSC website at www.cornerstonestandards.ca
CSC
certification
Consultation
Operational & Planning
Requirements
Siting
Requirements
Contact us
Slide 15
Once comments have been submitted
The Standard Development Panel will consider all comments that are
attributed, in writing, and submitted within the required time period.
Comments will be considered on a case-by-case basis, with no weighting or
scoring of comments.
How comments are addressed will be identified in a ‘comment response
table’, which will be posted on CSC’s website.
After the SDP’s review of comments, a revised standard will be posted for a 30day consultation period.
The CSC Board of Directors is responsible for the final approval of the CSC
Responsible Aggregate Standard.
CSC
certification
Consultation
Operational & Planning
Requirements
Siting
Requirements
Contact us
Slide 16
Timeline
JANUARY
FEBRUARY
MARCH
APRIL
MAY
JUNE
60-day
consultation
of draft
standard
begins
(January 6,
2014)
Information
sessions
End of
consultation
on draft
standard
(March 6,
2014)
Comments
reviewed and
considered by
SDP.
Revised
standard is
submitted to
CSC Board.
Launch of CSC
certification.
Meetings with
affected
groups and
individuals
30-day
consultation
of revised
standard
CSC Board
reviews and
considers all
comments
received
during the two
consultation
periods
CSC
certification
Consultation
Operational & Planning
Requirements
Siting
Requirements
Aggregate
sites may
apply for
certification
once final
standard is
released.
Contact us
Slide 10
FINDING THE BALANCE
A presentation of the draft CSC Responsible
Aggregate Standard
Slide 2
A collaboration of aggregate operators, environmental leaders, community
advocates and experts in certification.
CSC believes in an aggregate sector that is:
• Prosperous;
• Respectful of the natural environment;
• A good neighbour and employer;
• Impacting communities in a positive manner;
• Using recycled materials to reduce virgin demand; and is
• Responsive to Ontario’s building needs.
CSC’s work addresses the need for a less confrontational approach to the
planning, siting and operation of aggregates sites in Ontario. CSC’s Board of
Directors believes a collaborative approach is urgently needed.
CORNERSTONE STANDARDS COUNCIL
The Cornerstone Standards Council (CSC)
Slide 3
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Peter Kendall, Schad Foundation (CHAIR)
Maia Becker, Independent Consultant
Bob Cartmel, Lafarge Canada
Ryan Essex, Miller Group
Bill Galloway/Nick Caccavella, Holcim
Canada
Ken Lucyschyn, Walker Industries
Moreen Miller, OSSGA
Thomas Mueller, Canada Green Building
Council
Ron Reid, Couchiching Conservancy
Caroline Schultz, Ontario Nature
Eric Stevenson, Environmental Defence
Andrew Stewart, McLean Foundation
CORNERSTONE STANDARDS COUNCIL
CSC Board of Directors
Slide 4
Voluntary Certification – Well Established, Well Respected
CSC is a voluntary and market-based certification system for the responsible
extraction of aggregates.
Certification is the process by which aggregate sites are independently
Evaluated against an environmental and social standard
Certification is not a substitute for regulatory and planning processes but
provide incentives for individual operations that are willing to go above
and beyond regulatory requirements.
CSC follows in the footsteps of successful, credible and achievable certification programs in other
resource and construction sectors (FSC – forestry, MSC – fisheries, LEED – building)
By certifying sites that meet growing expectations for social and environmental rigour CSC
provides green builders with a responsible option
CSC’s current focus is on the certification of aggregate sites in Ontario. This may evolve to include
other provinces and other products (e.g. asphalt, concrete)
In order to be CREDIBLE and EFFECTIVE, CSC certification must deliver:
•A Responsible Aggregate Standard that establishes the requirements against which an
aggregate site’s performance is assessed;
•An Assurance System that establishes the processes, mechanisms and requirements for how
sites are assessed against the standard.
Slide 5
Developing the Standard – Collaboration and Consultation
In 2011, CSC established a Standards Development
Panel (SDP) made up of individuals from community
organizations and First Nations affected by aggregate
operations and experts in aggregate extraction,
municipal planning, and environmental protection.
The SDP was tasked with producing an effective and
functional Final Standard that establishes credible,
practical and measurable requirements for socially and
environmentally responsible aggregates.
Through a consensus based, participatory and
balanced process, the SDP participated in:
• 30+ face-to-face meetings;
• 300+ hours of discussion, debate and review;
• 30+ early drafts of the Standard;
• 6 sub-committees focused on key issues; and
• Field-testing at two aggregate sites.
The result of this work is the draft
CSC RESPONSIBLE AGGREGATE STANDARD
Slide 6
Benefits of CSC’s Responsible Aggregate Standard
Community Benefits
• Improved communications
•
•
•
•
processes and involvement
Improved environmental protection
and targeted net-gain approach to
rehabilitation
More certain outcomes for siting of
proposed operations
Increased knowledge of progress
towards final extraction
More opportunities for Aboriginal
communities to be engaged
Industry Benefits
• Competitive advantage when
supplying materials to responsible
purchasers
• Improved communications
processes with neighbours, public
agencies and Aboriginal
communities
• Clear expectations of operating
practices
• More certain outcomes for siting of
proposed operations
UNDERSTANDING THE CSC
CERTIFICATION SYSTEM
7
Slide 8
Understanding how CSC certification Works
VOLUNTARY: Companies choose to be audited
against CSC’s Responsible Aggregate Standard.
INDEPENDENT: Audits are conducted by
independent, third-party auditors.
VERIFIED: Auditors verify whether an aggregate site is in compliance with the
requirements set-out in the CSC’s Responsible Aggregate Standard.
SITE SPECIFIC: CSC’s standard is applied and audited at the level of the
aggregate site (not company-wide).
ENGAGES STAKEHOLDERS: Auditors consult with stakeholders to verify and
evaluate whether aggregate sites are in compliance with CSC’s requirements.
CSC
certification
Consultation
Operational & Planning
8
Requirements
Siting
Requirements
Contact us
Slide 9
The CSC Certification Process
Participants
STEP 1: Applicant
submits application
to CB.
STEP 2: CB verifies
eligibility of
applicant. Contract
between applicant
and CB.
STEP 3: CB selects
audit team.
Contract between
CSC and audit
team.
STEP 4: Audit team
engages with
stakeholders and
conducts site audit
STEP 5: Auditors
submit Audit Report
to CB
AUDIT
STEP 6: CB makes
certification
decision. Issues 10
year certificate or
non-conformances
to be addressed by
applicant.
Stakeholders
Applicant
Certification
Body (CB)
Audit Team
STEP 7: Auditors conduct
observation audit 5 years
after certification is
granted and evaluate
whether there is
continued conformance.
Non-conformance may
result in withdrawal or
suspension of certificate
CERTIFICATION
10 Years with a 5 year observation audit and
conformance
9
audits as required
STEP 8: Applicant
submits
application to
renew
certification.
Process begins
again at Step 3.
AUDIT
Slide 10
CSC Certification Requirements
CSC certificates are granted for 10 years, with
mandatory surveillance audits 5 years after a
certificate is granted.
CSC offers two types of certification: CSC Candidate and CSC Certified.
• CSC Candidate sites have not yet achieved regulatory approval. These
sites seek certification as a tool to inform their planning processes.
• CSC Certified sites have achieved regulatory approval. These sites seek
certification as a tool to inform their operational processes.
Both CSC certification types require independent, third-party audits against the
CSC Responsible Aggregate Standard.
The standard identifies which core requirements apply to sites eligible for CSC
Candidate or CSC Certified status.
CSC
certification
Consultation
Operational & Planning
Requirements
Siting
Requirements
Contact us
Slide 11
CSC Certification Types
Not all approvals are achieved, AND
Consultation has commenced, AND
Site is not, or has not, been operating
Regulatory approvals achieved, OR
Site is, or has previously, been operating
CSC CANDIDATE
i.Promotes site as a
“Candidate” site
ii.Site meets CSC
requirements related to
community engagement
and siting
1 yr.
Submit
CSC Registration
application
CSC
certification
Evaluation
Audit
Consultation
5 yrs.
CSC CERTIFIED
i.Promotes site and
products as “Certified”
ii.Site meets CSC
requirements related to
operation and
rehabilitation planning
5 yrs.
Observation
Audit
1 yr.
5 yrs.
Evaluation
Audit
Operational & Planning
Requirements
5 yrs.
Observation
Audit
Siting
Requirements
Re-evaluation
Audit
Contact us
Slide 12
Now it’s your turn to be heard.
We are seeking your input on the draft CSC Responsible
Aggregate Standards
CSC
certification
Consultation
Operational & Planning
Requirements
Siting
Requirements
Contact us
PUBLIC CONSULTATION OF THE
STANDARD
Slide 14
Public Consultation of the draft CSC Responsible Aggregate Standard
You may submit your comments on the draft Standard from January 6 to March 6,
2014 (60 days)
CSC is hosting a number of sessions across the province to provide information
on the certification system and draft Standards and answer questions related to
the draft Standards. Comments made during these sessions are not considered
formal comments.
To submit formal comments to CSC, they must:
• Be attributed: Name, affiliation and contact information must be included.
• Be in writing: All comments must be in writing.
• Be within consultation period: The last day for submitting comments is 4 pm
EST on March 6, 2014.
• Be sent to: email ([email protected]) or mail (Cornerstone
Standards Council, 285 McLeod St. Ottawa, K2P 1A1)
Please note that following consultation, ALL comments, and who they are
attributed to, will be posted on the CSC website at www.cornerstonestandards.ca
CSC
certification
Consultation
Operational & Planning
Requirements
Siting
Requirements
Contact us
Slide 15
Once comments have been submitted
The Standard Development Panel will consider all comments that are
attributed, in writing, and submitted within the required time period.
Comments will be considered on a case-by-case basis, with no weighting or
scoring of comments.
How comments are addressed will be identified in a ‘comment response
table’, which will be posted on CSC’s website.
After the SDP’s review of comments, a revised standard will be posted for a 30day consultation period.
The CSC Board of Directors is responsible for the final approval of the CSC
Responsible Aggregate Standard.
CSC
certification
Consultation
Operational & Planning
Requirements
Siting
Requirements
Contact us
Slide 16
Timeline
JANUARY
FEBRUARY
MARCH
APRIL
MAY
JUNE
60-day
consultation
of draft
standard
begins
(January 6,
2014)
Information
sessions
End of
consultation
on draft
standard
(March 6,
2014)
Comments
reviewed and
considered by
SDP.
Revised
standard is
submitted to
CSC Board.
Launch of CSC
certification.
Meetings with
affected
groups and
individuals
30-day
consultation
of revised
standard
CSC Board
reviews and
considers all
comments
received
during the two
consultation
periods
CSC
certification
Consultation
Operational & Planning
Requirements
Siting
Requirements
Aggregate
sites may
apply for
certification
once final
standard is
released.
Contact us
Slide 11
FINDING THE BALANCE
A presentation of the draft CSC Responsible
Aggregate Standard
Slide 2
A collaboration of aggregate operators, environmental leaders, community
advocates and experts in certification.
CSC believes in an aggregate sector that is:
• Prosperous;
• Respectful of the natural environment;
• A good neighbour and employer;
• Impacting communities in a positive manner;
• Using recycled materials to reduce virgin demand; and is
• Responsive to Ontario’s building needs.
CSC’s work addresses the need for a less confrontational approach to the
planning, siting and operation of aggregates sites in Ontario. CSC’s Board of
Directors believes a collaborative approach is urgently needed.
CORNERSTONE STANDARDS COUNCIL
The Cornerstone Standards Council (CSC)
Slide 3
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Peter Kendall, Schad Foundation (CHAIR)
Maia Becker, Independent Consultant
Bob Cartmel, Lafarge Canada
Ryan Essex, Miller Group
Bill Galloway/Nick Caccavella, Holcim
Canada
Ken Lucyschyn, Walker Industries
Moreen Miller, OSSGA
Thomas Mueller, Canada Green Building
Council
Ron Reid, Couchiching Conservancy
Caroline Schultz, Ontario Nature
Eric Stevenson, Environmental Defence
Andrew Stewart, McLean Foundation
CORNERSTONE STANDARDS COUNCIL
CSC Board of Directors
Slide 4
Voluntary Certification – Well Established, Well Respected
CSC is a voluntary and market-based certification system for the responsible
extraction of aggregates.
Certification is the process by which aggregate sites are independently
Evaluated against an environmental and social standard
Certification is not a substitute for regulatory and planning processes but
provide incentives for individual operations that are willing to go above
and beyond regulatory requirements.
CSC follows in the footsteps of successful, credible and achievable certification programs in other
resource and construction sectors (FSC – forestry, MSC – fisheries, LEED – building)
By certifying sites that meet growing expectations for social and environmental rigour CSC
provides green builders with a responsible option
CSC’s current focus is on the certification of aggregate sites in Ontario. This may evolve to include
other provinces and other products (e.g. asphalt, concrete)
In order to be CREDIBLE and EFFECTIVE, CSC certification must deliver:
•A Responsible Aggregate Standard that establishes the requirements against which an
aggregate site’s performance is assessed;
•An Assurance System that establishes the processes, mechanisms and requirements for how
sites are assessed against the standard.
Slide 5
Developing the Standard – Collaboration and Consultation
In 2011, CSC established a Standards Development
Panel (SDP) made up of individuals from community
organizations and First Nations affected by aggregate
operations and experts in aggregate extraction,
municipal planning, and environmental protection.
The SDP was tasked with producing an effective and
functional Final Standard that establishes credible,
practical and measurable requirements for socially and
environmentally responsible aggregates.
Through a consensus based, participatory and
balanced process, the SDP participated in:
• 30+ face-to-face meetings;
• 300+ hours of discussion, debate and review;
• 30+ early drafts of the Standard;
• 6 sub-committees focused on key issues; and
• Field-testing at two aggregate sites.
The result of this work is the draft
CSC RESPONSIBLE AGGREGATE STANDARD
Slide 6
Benefits of CSC’s Responsible Aggregate Standard
Community Benefits
• Improved communications
•
•
•
•
processes and involvement
Improved environmental protection
and targeted net-gain approach to
rehabilitation
More certain outcomes for siting of
proposed operations
Increased knowledge of progress
towards final extraction
More opportunities for Aboriginal
communities to be engaged
Industry Benefits
• Competitive advantage when
supplying materials to responsible
purchasers
• Improved communications
processes with neighbours, public
agencies and Aboriginal
communities
• Clear expectations of operating
practices
• More certain outcomes for siting of
proposed operations
UNDERSTANDING THE CSC
CERTIFICATION SYSTEM
7
Slide 8
Understanding how CSC certification Works
VOLUNTARY: Companies choose to be audited
against CSC’s Responsible Aggregate Standard.
INDEPENDENT: Audits are conducted by
independent, third-party auditors.
VERIFIED: Auditors verify whether an aggregate site is in compliance with the
requirements set-out in the CSC’s Responsible Aggregate Standard.
SITE SPECIFIC: CSC’s standard is applied and audited at the level of the
aggregate site (not company-wide).
ENGAGES STAKEHOLDERS: Auditors consult with stakeholders to verify and
evaluate whether aggregate sites are in compliance with CSC’s requirements.
CSC
certification
Consultation
Operational & Planning
8
Requirements
Siting
Requirements
Contact us
Slide 9
The CSC Certification Process
Participants
STEP 1: Applicant
submits application
to CB.
STEP 2: CB verifies
eligibility of
applicant. Contract
between applicant
and CB.
STEP 3: CB selects
audit team.
Contract between
CSC and audit
team.
STEP 4: Audit team
engages with
stakeholders and
conducts site audit
STEP 5: Auditors
submit Audit Report
to CB
AUDIT
STEP 6: CB makes
certification
decision. Issues 10
year certificate or
non-conformances
to be addressed by
applicant.
Stakeholders
Applicant
Certification
Body (CB)
Audit Team
STEP 7: Auditors conduct
observation audit 5 years
after certification is
granted and evaluate
whether there is
continued conformance.
Non-conformance may
result in withdrawal or
suspension of certificate
CERTIFICATION
10 Years with a 5 year observation audit and
conformance
9
audits as required
STEP 8: Applicant
submits
application to
renew
certification.
Process begins
again at Step 3.
AUDIT
Slide 10
CSC Certification Requirements
CSC certificates are granted for 10 years, with
mandatory surveillance audits 5 years after a
certificate is granted.
CSC offers two types of certification: CSC Candidate and CSC Certified.
• CSC Candidate sites have not yet achieved regulatory approval. These
sites seek certification as a tool to inform their planning processes.
• CSC Certified sites have achieved regulatory approval. These sites seek
certification as a tool to inform their operational processes.
Both CSC certification types require independent, third-party audits against the
CSC Responsible Aggregate Standard.
The standard identifies which core requirements apply to sites eligible for CSC
Candidate or CSC Certified status.
CSC
certification
Consultation
Operational & Planning
Requirements
Siting
Requirements
Contact us
Slide 11
CSC Certification Types
Not all approvals are achieved, AND
Consultation has commenced, AND
Site is not, or has not, been operating
Regulatory approvals achieved, OR
Site is, or has previously, been operating
CSC CANDIDATE
i.Promotes site as a
“Candidate” site
ii.Site meets CSC
requirements related to
community engagement
and siting
1 yr.
Submit
CSC Registration
application
CSC
certification
Evaluation
Audit
Consultation
5 yrs.
CSC CERTIFIED
i.Promotes site and
products as “Certified”
ii.Site meets CSC
requirements related to
operation and
rehabilitation planning
5 yrs.
Observation
Audit
1 yr.
5 yrs.
Evaluation
Audit
Operational & Planning
Requirements
5 yrs.
Observation
Audit
Siting
Requirements
Re-evaluation
Audit
Contact us
Slide 12
Now it’s your turn to be heard.
We are seeking your input on the draft CSC Responsible
Aggregate Standards
CSC
certification
Consultation
Operational & Planning
Requirements
Siting
Requirements
Contact us
PUBLIC CONSULTATION OF THE
STANDARD
Slide 14
Public Consultation of the draft CSC Responsible Aggregate Standard
You may submit your comments on the draft Standard from January 6 to March 6,
2014 (60 days)
CSC is hosting a number of sessions across the province to provide information
on the certification system and draft Standards and answer questions related to
the draft Standards. Comments made during these sessions are not considered
formal comments.
To submit formal comments to CSC, they must:
• Be attributed: Name, affiliation and contact information must be included.
• Be in writing: All comments must be in writing.
• Be within consultation period: The last day for submitting comments is 4 pm
EST on March 6, 2014.
• Be sent to: email ([email protected]) or mail (Cornerstone
Standards Council, 285 McLeod St. Ottawa, K2P 1A1)
Please note that following consultation, ALL comments, and who they are
attributed to, will be posted on the CSC website at www.cornerstonestandards.ca
CSC
certification
Consultation
Operational & Planning
Requirements
Siting
Requirements
Contact us
Slide 15
Once comments have been submitted
The Standard Development Panel will consider all comments that are
attributed, in writing, and submitted within the required time period.
Comments will be considered on a case-by-case basis, with no weighting or
scoring of comments.
How comments are addressed will be identified in a ‘comment response
table’, which will be posted on CSC’s website.
After the SDP’s review of comments, a revised standard will be posted for a 30day consultation period.
The CSC Board of Directors is responsible for the final approval of the CSC
Responsible Aggregate Standard.
CSC
certification
Consultation
Operational & Planning
Requirements
Siting
Requirements
Contact us
Slide 16
Timeline
JANUARY
FEBRUARY
MARCH
APRIL
MAY
JUNE
60-day
consultation
of draft
standard
begins
(January 6,
2014)
Information
sessions
End of
consultation
on draft
standard
(March 6,
2014)
Comments
reviewed and
considered by
SDP.
Revised
standard is
submitted to
CSC Board.
Launch of CSC
certification.
Meetings with
affected
groups and
individuals
30-day
consultation
of revised
standard
CSC Board
reviews and
considers all
comments
received
during the two
consultation
periods
CSC
certification
Consultation
Operational & Planning
Requirements
Siting
Requirements
Aggregate
sites may
apply for
certification
once final
standard is
released.
Contact us
Slide 12
FINDING THE BALANCE
A presentation of the draft CSC Responsible
Aggregate Standard
Slide 2
A collaboration of aggregate operators, environmental leaders, community
advocates and experts in certification.
CSC believes in an aggregate sector that is:
• Prosperous;
• Respectful of the natural environment;
• A good neighbour and employer;
• Impacting communities in a positive manner;
• Using recycled materials to reduce virgin demand; and is
• Responsive to Ontario’s building needs.
CSC’s work addresses the need for a less confrontational approach to the
planning, siting and operation of aggregates sites in Ontario. CSC’s Board of
Directors believes a collaborative approach is urgently needed.
CORNERSTONE STANDARDS COUNCIL
The Cornerstone Standards Council (CSC)
Slide 3
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Peter Kendall, Schad Foundation (CHAIR)
Maia Becker, Independent Consultant
Bob Cartmel, Lafarge Canada
Ryan Essex, Miller Group
Bill Galloway/Nick Caccavella, Holcim
Canada
Ken Lucyschyn, Walker Industries
Moreen Miller, OSSGA
Thomas Mueller, Canada Green Building
Council
Ron Reid, Couchiching Conservancy
Caroline Schultz, Ontario Nature
Eric Stevenson, Environmental Defence
Andrew Stewart, McLean Foundation
CORNERSTONE STANDARDS COUNCIL
CSC Board of Directors
Slide 4
Voluntary Certification – Well Established, Well Respected
CSC is a voluntary and market-based certification system for the responsible
extraction of aggregates.
Certification is the process by which aggregate sites are independently
Evaluated against an environmental and social standard
Certification is not a substitute for regulatory and planning processes but
provide incentives for individual operations that are willing to go above
and beyond regulatory requirements.
CSC follows in the footsteps of successful, credible and achievable certification programs in other
resource and construction sectors (FSC – forestry, MSC – fisheries, LEED – building)
By certifying sites that meet growing expectations for social and environmental rigour CSC
provides green builders with a responsible option
CSC’s current focus is on the certification of aggregate sites in Ontario. This may evolve to include
other provinces and other products (e.g. asphalt, concrete)
In order to be CREDIBLE and EFFECTIVE, CSC certification must deliver:
•A Responsible Aggregate Standard that establishes the requirements against which an
aggregate site’s performance is assessed;
•An Assurance System that establishes the processes, mechanisms and requirements for how
sites are assessed against the standard.
Slide 5
Developing the Standard – Collaboration and Consultation
In 2011, CSC established a Standards Development
Panel (SDP) made up of individuals from community
organizations and First Nations affected by aggregate
operations and experts in aggregate extraction,
municipal planning, and environmental protection.
The SDP was tasked with producing an effective and
functional Final Standard that establishes credible,
practical and measurable requirements for socially and
environmentally responsible aggregates.
Through a consensus based, participatory and
balanced process, the SDP participated in:
• 30+ face-to-face meetings;
• 300+ hours of discussion, debate and review;
• 30+ early drafts of the Standard;
• 6 sub-committees focused on key issues; and
• Field-testing at two aggregate sites.
The result of this work is the draft
CSC RESPONSIBLE AGGREGATE STANDARD
Slide 6
Benefits of CSC’s Responsible Aggregate Standard
Community Benefits
• Improved communications
•
•
•
•
processes and involvement
Improved environmental protection
and targeted net-gain approach to
rehabilitation
More certain outcomes for siting of
proposed operations
Increased knowledge of progress
towards final extraction
More opportunities for Aboriginal
communities to be engaged
Industry Benefits
• Competitive advantage when
supplying materials to responsible
purchasers
• Improved communications
processes with neighbours, public
agencies and Aboriginal
communities
• Clear expectations of operating
practices
• More certain outcomes for siting of
proposed operations
UNDERSTANDING THE CSC
CERTIFICATION SYSTEM
7
Slide 8
Understanding how CSC certification Works
VOLUNTARY: Companies choose to be audited
against CSC’s Responsible Aggregate Standard.
INDEPENDENT: Audits are conducted by
independent, third-party auditors.
VERIFIED: Auditors verify whether an aggregate site is in compliance with the
requirements set-out in the CSC’s Responsible Aggregate Standard.
SITE SPECIFIC: CSC’s standard is applied and audited at the level of the
aggregate site (not company-wide).
ENGAGES STAKEHOLDERS: Auditors consult with stakeholders to verify and
evaluate whether aggregate sites are in compliance with CSC’s requirements.
CSC
certification
Consultation
Operational & Planning
8
Requirements
Siting
Requirements
Contact us
Slide 9
The CSC Certification Process
Participants
STEP 1: Applicant
submits application
to CB.
STEP 2: CB verifies
eligibility of
applicant. Contract
between applicant
and CB.
STEP 3: CB selects
audit team.
Contract between
CSC and audit
team.
STEP 4: Audit team
engages with
stakeholders and
conducts site audit
STEP 5: Auditors
submit Audit Report
to CB
AUDIT
STEP 6: CB makes
certification
decision. Issues 10
year certificate or
non-conformances
to be addressed by
applicant.
Stakeholders
Applicant
Certification
Body (CB)
Audit Team
STEP 7: Auditors conduct
observation audit 5 years
after certification is
granted and evaluate
whether there is
continued conformance.
Non-conformance may
result in withdrawal or
suspension of certificate
CERTIFICATION
10 Years with a 5 year observation audit and
conformance
9
audits as required
STEP 8: Applicant
submits
application to
renew
certification.
Process begins
again at Step 3.
AUDIT
Slide 10
CSC Certification Requirements
CSC certificates are granted for 10 years, with
mandatory surveillance audits 5 years after a
certificate is granted.
CSC offers two types of certification: CSC Candidate and CSC Certified.
• CSC Candidate sites have not yet achieved regulatory approval. These
sites seek certification as a tool to inform their planning processes.
• CSC Certified sites have achieved regulatory approval. These sites seek
certification as a tool to inform their operational processes.
Both CSC certification types require independent, third-party audits against the
CSC Responsible Aggregate Standard.
The standard identifies which core requirements apply to sites eligible for CSC
Candidate or CSC Certified status.
CSC
certification
Consultation
Operational & Planning
Requirements
Siting
Requirements
Contact us
Slide 11
CSC Certification Types
Not all approvals are achieved, AND
Consultation has commenced, AND
Site is not, or has not, been operating
Regulatory approvals achieved, OR
Site is, or has previously, been operating
CSC CANDIDATE
i.Promotes site as a
“Candidate” site
ii.Site meets CSC
requirements related to
community engagement
and siting
1 yr.
Submit
CSC Registration
application
CSC
certification
Evaluation
Audit
Consultation
5 yrs.
CSC CERTIFIED
i.Promotes site and
products as “Certified”
ii.Site meets CSC
requirements related to
operation and
rehabilitation planning
5 yrs.
Observation
Audit
1 yr.
5 yrs.
Evaluation
Audit
Operational & Planning
Requirements
5 yrs.
Observation
Audit
Siting
Requirements
Re-evaluation
Audit
Contact us
Slide 12
Now it’s your turn to be heard.
We are seeking your input on the draft CSC Responsible
Aggregate Standards
CSC
certification
Consultation
Operational & Planning
Requirements
Siting
Requirements
Contact us
PUBLIC CONSULTATION OF THE
STANDARD
Slide 14
Public Consultation of the draft CSC Responsible Aggregate Standard
You may submit your comments on the draft Standard from January 6 to March 6,
2014 (60 days)
CSC is hosting a number of sessions across the province to provide information
on the certification system and draft Standards and answer questions related to
the draft Standards. Comments made during these sessions are not considered
formal comments.
To submit formal comments to CSC, they must:
• Be attributed: Name, affiliation and contact information must be included.
• Be in writing: All comments must be in writing.
• Be within consultation period: The last day for submitting comments is 4 pm
EST on March 6, 2014.
• Be sent to: email ([email protected]) or mail (Cornerstone
Standards Council, 285 McLeod St. Ottawa, K2P 1A1)
Please note that following consultation, ALL comments, and who they are
attributed to, will be posted on the CSC website at www.cornerstonestandards.ca
CSC
certification
Consultation
Operational & Planning
Requirements
Siting
Requirements
Contact us
Slide 15
Once comments have been submitted
The Standard Development Panel will consider all comments that are
attributed, in writing, and submitted within the required time period.
Comments will be considered on a case-by-case basis, with no weighting or
scoring of comments.
How comments are addressed will be identified in a ‘comment response
table’, which will be posted on CSC’s website.
After the SDP’s review of comments, a revised standard will be posted for a 30day consultation period.
The CSC Board of Directors is responsible for the final approval of the CSC
Responsible Aggregate Standard.
CSC
certification
Consultation
Operational & Planning
Requirements
Siting
Requirements
Contact us
Slide 16
Timeline
JANUARY
FEBRUARY
MARCH
APRIL
MAY
JUNE
60-day
consultation
of draft
standard
begins
(January 6,
2014)
Information
sessions
End of
consultation
on draft
standard
(March 6,
2014)
Comments
reviewed and
considered by
SDP.
Revised
standard is
submitted to
CSC Board.
Launch of CSC
certification.
Meetings with
affected
groups and
individuals
30-day
consultation
of revised
standard
CSC Board
reviews and
considers all
comments
received
during the two
consultation
periods
CSC
certification
Consultation
Operational & Planning
Requirements
Siting
Requirements
Aggregate
sites may
apply for
certification
once final
standard is
released.
Contact us
Slide 13
FINDING THE BALANCE
A presentation of the draft CSC Responsible
Aggregate Standard
Slide 2
A collaboration of aggregate operators, environmental leaders, community
advocates and experts in certification.
CSC believes in an aggregate sector that is:
• Prosperous;
• Respectful of the natural environment;
• A good neighbour and employer;
• Impacting communities in a positive manner;
• Using recycled materials to reduce virgin demand; and is
• Responsive to Ontario’s building needs.
CSC’s work addresses the need for a less confrontational approach to the
planning, siting and operation of aggregates sites in Ontario. CSC’s Board of
Directors believes a collaborative approach is urgently needed.
CORNERSTONE STANDARDS COUNCIL
The Cornerstone Standards Council (CSC)
Slide 3
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Peter Kendall, Schad Foundation (CHAIR)
Maia Becker, Independent Consultant
Bob Cartmel, Lafarge Canada
Ryan Essex, Miller Group
Bill Galloway/Nick Caccavella, Holcim
Canada
Ken Lucyschyn, Walker Industries
Moreen Miller, OSSGA
Thomas Mueller, Canada Green Building
Council
Ron Reid, Couchiching Conservancy
Caroline Schultz, Ontario Nature
Eric Stevenson, Environmental Defence
Andrew Stewart, McLean Foundation
CORNERSTONE STANDARDS COUNCIL
CSC Board of Directors
Slide 4
Voluntary Certification – Well Established, Well Respected
CSC is a voluntary and market-based certification system for the responsible
extraction of aggregates.
Certification is the process by which aggregate sites are independently
Evaluated against an environmental and social standard
Certification is not a substitute for regulatory and planning processes but
provide incentives for individual operations that are willing to go above
and beyond regulatory requirements.
CSC follows in the footsteps of successful, credible and achievable certification programs in other
resource and construction sectors (FSC – forestry, MSC – fisheries, LEED – building)
By certifying sites that meet growing expectations for social and environmental rigour CSC
provides green builders with a responsible option
CSC’s current focus is on the certification of aggregate sites in Ontario. This may evolve to include
other provinces and other products (e.g. asphalt, concrete)
In order to be CREDIBLE and EFFECTIVE, CSC certification must deliver:
•A Responsible Aggregate Standard that establishes the requirements against which an
aggregate site’s performance is assessed;
•An Assurance System that establishes the processes, mechanisms and requirements for how
sites are assessed against the standard.
Slide 5
Developing the Standard – Collaboration and Consultation
In 2011, CSC established a Standards Development
Panel (SDP) made up of individuals from community
organizations and First Nations affected by aggregate
operations and experts in aggregate extraction,
municipal planning, and environmental protection.
The SDP was tasked with producing an effective and
functional Final Standard that establishes credible,
practical and measurable requirements for socially and
environmentally responsible aggregates.
Through a consensus based, participatory and
balanced process, the SDP participated in:
• 30+ face-to-face meetings;
• 300+ hours of discussion, debate and review;
• 30+ early drafts of the Standard;
• 6 sub-committees focused on key issues; and
• Field-testing at two aggregate sites.
The result of this work is the draft
CSC RESPONSIBLE AGGREGATE STANDARD
Slide 6
Benefits of CSC’s Responsible Aggregate Standard
Community Benefits
• Improved communications
•
•
•
•
processes and involvement
Improved environmental protection
and targeted net-gain approach to
rehabilitation
More certain outcomes for siting of
proposed operations
Increased knowledge of progress
towards final extraction
More opportunities for Aboriginal
communities to be engaged
Industry Benefits
• Competitive advantage when
supplying materials to responsible
purchasers
• Improved communications
processes with neighbours, public
agencies and Aboriginal
communities
• Clear expectations of operating
practices
• More certain outcomes for siting of
proposed operations
UNDERSTANDING THE CSC
CERTIFICATION SYSTEM
7
Slide 8
Understanding how CSC certification Works
VOLUNTARY: Companies choose to be audited
against CSC’s Responsible Aggregate Standard.
INDEPENDENT: Audits are conducted by
independent, third-party auditors.
VERIFIED: Auditors verify whether an aggregate site is in compliance with the
requirements set-out in the CSC’s Responsible Aggregate Standard.
SITE SPECIFIC: CSC’s standard is applied and audited at the level of the
aggregate site (not company-wide).
ENGAGES STAKEHOLDERS: Auditors consult with stakeholders to verify and
evaluate whether aggregate sites are in compliance with CSC’s requirements.
CSC
certification
Consultation
Operational & Planning
8
Requirements
Siting
Requirements
Contact us
Slide 9
The CSC Certification Process
Participants
STEP 1: Applicant
submits application
to CB.
STEP 2: CB verifies
eligibility of
applicant. Contract
between applicant
and CB.
STEP 3: CB selects
audit team.
Contract between
CSC and audit
team.
STEP 4: Audit team
engages with
stakeholders and
conducts site audit
STEP 5: Auditors
submit Audit Report
to CB
AUDIT
STEP 6: CB makes
certification
decision. Issues 10
year certificate or
non-conformances
to be addressed by
applicant.
Stakeholders
Applicant
Certification
Body (CB)
Audit Team
STEP 7: Auditors conduct
observation audit 5 years
after certification is
granted and evaluate
whether there is
continued conformance.
Non-conformance may
result in withdrawal or
suspension of certificate
CERTIFICATION
10 Years with a 5 year observation audit and
conformance
9
audits as required
STEP 8: Applicant
submits
application to
renew
certification.
Process begins
again at Step 3.
AUDIT
Slide 10
CSC Certification Requirements
CSC certificates are granted for 10 years, with
mandatory surveillance audits 5 years after a
certificate is granted.
CSC offers two types of certification: CSC Candidate and CSC Certified.
• CSC Candidate sites have not yet achieved regulatory approval. These
sites seek certification as a tool to inform their planning processes.
• CSC Certified sites have achieved regulatory approval. These sites seek
certification as a tool to inform their operational processes.
Both CSC certification types require independent, third-party audits against the
CSC Responsible Aggregate Standard.
The standard identifies which core requirements apply to sites eligible for CSC
Candidate or CSC Certified status.
CSC
certification
Consultation
Operational & Planning
Requirements
Siting
Requirements
Contact us
Slide 11
CSC Certification Types
Not all approvals are achieved, AND
Consultation has commenced, AND
Site is not, or has not, been operating
Regulatory approvals achieved, OR
Site is, or has previously, been operating
CSC CANDIDATE
i.Promotes site as a
“Candidate” site
ii.Site meets CSC
requirements related to
community engagement
and siting
1 yr.
Submit
CSC Registration
application
CSC
certification
Evaluation
Audit
Consultation
5 yrs.
CSC CERTIFIED
i.Promotes site and
products as “Certified”
ii.Site meets CSC
requirements related to
operation and
rehabilitation planning
5 yrs.
Observation
Audit
1 yr.
5 yrs.
Evaluation
Audit
Operational & Planning
Requirements
5 yrs.
Observation
Audit
Siting
Requirements
Re-evaluation
Audit
Contact us
Slide 12
Now it’s your turn to be heard.
We are seeking your input on the draft CSC Responsible
Aggregate Standards
CSC
certification
Consultation
Operational & Planning
Requirements
Siting
Requirements
Contact us
PUBLIC CONSULTATION OF THE
STANDARD
Slide 14
Public Consultation of the draft CSC Responsible Aggregate Standard
You may submit your comments on the draft Standard from January 6 to March 6,
2014 (60 days)
CSC is hosting a number of sessions across the province to provide information
on the certification system and draft Standards and answer questions related to
the draft Standards. Comments made during these sessions are not considered
formal comments.
To submit formal comments to CSC, they must:
• Be attributed: Name, affiliation and contact information must be included.
• Be in writing: All comments must be in writing.
• Be within consultation period: The last day for submitting comments is 4 pm
EST on March 6, 2014.
• Be sent to: email ([email protected]) or mail (Cornerstone
Standards Council, 285 McLeod St. Ottawa, K2P 1A1)
Please note that following consultation, ALL comments, and who they are
attributed to, will be posted on the CSC website at www.cornerstonestandards.ca
CSC
certification
Consultation
Operational & Planning
Requirements
Siting
Requirements
Contact us
Slide 15
Once comments have been submitted
The Standard Development Panel will consider all comments that are
attributed, in writing, and submitted within the required time period.
Comments will be considered on a case-by-case basis, with no weighting or
scoring of comments.
How comments are addressed will be identified in a ‘comment response
table’, which will be posted on CSC’s website.
After the SDP’s review of comments, a revised standard will be posted for a 30day consultation period.
The CSC Board of Directors is responsible for the final approval of the CSC
Responsible Aggregate Standard.
CSC
certification
Consultation
Operational & Planning
Requirements
Siting
Requirements
Contact us
Slide 16
Timeline
JANUARY
FEBRUARY
MARCH
APRIL
MAY
JUNE
60-day
consultation
of draft
standard
begins
(January 6,
2014)
Information
sessions
End of
consultation
on draft
standard
(March 6,
2014)
Comments
reviewed and
considered by
SDP.
Revised
standard is
submitted to
CSC Board.
Launch of CSC
certification.
Meetings with
affected
groups and
individuals
30-day
consultation
of revised
standard
CSC Board
reviews and
considers all
comments
received
during the two
consultation
periods
CSC
certification
Consultation
Operational & Planning
Requirements
Siting
Requirements
Aggregate
sites may
apply for
certification
once final
standard is
released.
Contact us
Slide 14
FINDING THE BALANCE
A presentation of the draft CSC Responsible
Aggregate Standard
Slide 2
A collaboration of aggregate operators, environmental leaders, community
advocates and experts in certification.
CSC believes in an aggregate sector that is:
• Prosperous;
• Respectful of the natural environment;
• A good neighbour and employer;
• Impacting communities in a positive manner;
• Using recycled materials to reduce virgin demand; and is
• Responsive to Ontario’s building needs.
CSC’s work addresses the need for a less confrontational approach to the
planning, siting and operation of aggregates sites in Ontario. CSC’s Board of
Directors believes a collaborative approach is urgently needed.
CORNERSTONE STANDARDS COUNCIL
The Cornerstone Standards Council (CSC)
Slide 3
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Peter Kendall, Schad Foundation (CHAIR)
Maia Becker, Independent Consultant
Bob Cartmel, Lafarge Canada
Ryan Essex, Miller Group
Bill Galloway/Nick Caccavella, Holcim
Canada
Ken Lucyschyn, Walker Industries
Moreen Miller, OSSGA
Thomas Mueller, Canada Green Building
Council
Ron Reid, Couchiching Conservancy
Caroline Schultz, Ontario Nature
Eric Stevenson, Environmental Defence
Andrew Stewart, McLean Foundation
CORNERSTONE STANDARDS COUNCIL
CSC Board of Directors
Slide 4
Voluntary Certification – Well Established, Well Respected
CSC is a voluntary and market-based certification system for the responsible
extraction of aggregates.
Certification is the process by which aggregate sites are independently
Evaluated against an environmental and social standard
Certification is not a substitute for regulatory and planning processes but
provide incentives for individual operations that are willing to go above
and beyond regulatory requirements.
CSC follows in the footsteps of successful, credible and achievable certification programs in other
resource and construction sectors (FSC – forestry, MSC – fisheries, LEED – building)
By certifying sites that meet growing expectations for social and environmental rigour CSC
provides green builders with a responsible option
CSC’s current focus is on the certification of aggregate sites in Ontario. This may evolve to include
other provinces and other products (e.g. asphalt, concrete)
In order to be CREDIBLE and EFFECTIVE, CSC certification must deliver:
•A Responsible Aggregate Standard that establishes the requirements against which an
aggregate site’s performance is assessed;
•An Assurance System that establishes the processes, mechanisms and requirements for how
sites are assessed against the standard.
Slide 5
Developing the Standard – Collaboration and Consultation
In 2011, CSC established a Standards Development
Panel (SDP) made up of individuals from community
organizations and First Nations affected by aggregate
operations and experts in aggregate extraction,
municipal planning, and environmental protection.
The SDP was tasked with producing an effective and
functional Final Standard that establishes credible,
practical and measurable requirements for socially and
environmentally responsible aggregates.
Through a consensus based, participatory and
balanced process, the SDP participated in:
• 30+ face-to-face meetings;
• 300+ hours of discussion, debate and review;
• 30+ early drafts of the Standard;
• 6 sub-committees focused on key issues; and
• Field-testing at two aggregate sites.
The result of this work is the draft
CSC RESPONSIBLE AGGREGATE STANDARD
Slide 6
Benefits of CSC’s Responsible Aggregate Standard
Community Benefits
• Improved communications
•
•
•
•
processes and involvement
Improved environmental protection
and targeted net-gain approach to
rehabilitation
More certain outcomes for siting of
proposed operations
Increased knowledge of progress
towards final extraction
More opportunities for Aboriginal
communities to be engaged
Industry Benefits
• Competitive advantage when
supplying materials to responsible
purchasers
• Improved communications
processes with neighbours, public
agencies and Aboriginal
communities
• Clear expectations of operating
practices
• More certain outcomes for siting of
proposed operations
UNDERSTANDING THE CSC
CERTIFICATION SYSTEM
7
Slide 8
Understanding how CSC certification Works
VOLUNTARY: Companies choose to be audited
against CSC’s Responsible Aggregate Standard.
INDEPENDENT: Audits are conducted by
independent, third-party auditors.
VERIFIED: Auditors verify whether an aggregate site is in compliance with the
requirements set-out in the CSC’s Responsible Aggregate Standard.
SITE SPECIFIC: CSC’s standard is applied and audited at the level of the
aggregate site (not company-wide).
ENGAGES STAKEHOLDERS: Auditors consult with stakeholders to verify and
evaluate whether aggregate sites are in compliance with CSC’s requirements.
CSC
certification
Consultation
Operational & Planning
8
Requirements
Siting
Requirements
Contact us
Slide 9
The CSC Certification Process
Participants
STEP 1: Applicant
submits application
to CB.
STEP 2: CB verifies
eligibility of
applicant. Contract
between applicant
and CB.
STEP 3: CB selects
audit team.
Contract between
CSC and audit
team.
STEP 4: Audit team
engages with
stakeholders and
conducts site audit
STEP 5: Auditors
submit Audit Report
to CB
AUDIT
STEP 6: CB makes
certification
decision. Issues 10
year certificate or
non-conformances
to be addressed by
applicant.
Stakeholders
Applicant
Certification
Body (CB)
Audit Team
STEP 7: Auditors conduct
observation audit 5 years
after certification is
granted and evaluate
whether there is
continued conformance.
Non-conformance may
result in withdrawal or
suspension of certificate
CERTIFICATION
10 Years with a 5 year observation audit and
conformance
9
audits as required
STEP 8: Applicant
submits
application to
renew
certification.
Process begins
again at Step 3.
AUDIT
Slide 10
CSC Certification Requirements
CSC certificates are granted for 10 years, with
mandatory surveillance audits 5 years after a
certificate is granted.
CSC offers two types of certification: CSC Candidate and CSC Certified.
• CSC Candidate sites have not yet achieved regulatory approval. These
sites seek certification as a tool to inform their planning processes.
• CSC Certified sites have achieved regulatory approval. These sites seek
certification as a tool to inform their operational processes.
Both CSC certification types require independent, third-party audits against the
CSC Responsible Aggregate Standard.
The standard identifies which core requirements apply to sites eligible for CSC
Candidate or CSC Certified status.
CSC
certification
Consultation
Operational & Planning
Requirements
Siting
Requirements
Contact us
Slide 11
CSC Certification Types
Not all approvals are achieved, AND
Consultation has commenced, AND
Site is not, or has not, been operating
Regulatory approvals achieved, OR
Site is, or has previously, been operating
CSC CANDIDATE
i.Promotes site as a
“Candidate” site
ii.Site meets CSC
requirements related to
community engagement
and siting
1 yr.
Submit
CSC Registration
application
CSC
certification
Evaluation
Audit
Consultation
5 yrs.
CSC CERTIFIED
i.Promotes site and
products as “Certified”
ii.Site meets CSC
requirements related to
operation and
rehabilitation planning
5 yrs.
Observation
Audit
1 yr.
5 yrs.
Evaluation
Audit
Operational & Planning
Requirements
5 yrs.
Observation
Audit
Siting
Requirements
Re-evaluation
Audit
Contact us
Slide 12
Now it’s your turn to be heard.
We are seeking your input on the draft CSC Responsible
Aggregate Standards
CSC
certification
Consultation
Operational & Planning
Requirements
Siting
Requirements
Contact us
PUBLIC CONSULTATION OF THE
STANDARD
Slide 14
Public Consultation of the draft CSC Responsible Aggregate Standard
You may submit your comments on the draft Standard from January 6 to March 6,
2014 (60 days)
CSC is hosting a number of sessions across the province to provide information
on the certification system and draft Standards and answer questions related to
the draft Standards. Comments made during these sessions are not considered
formal comments.
To submit formal comments to CSC, they must:
• Be attributed: Name, affiliation and contact information must be included.
• Be in writing: All comments must be in writing.
• Be within consultation period: The last day for submitting comments is 4 pm
EST on March 6, 2014.
• Be sent to: email ([email protected]) or mail (Cornerstone
Standards Council, 285 McLeod St. Ottawa, K2P 1A1)
Please note that following consultation, ALL comments, and who they are
attributed to, will be posted on the CSC website at www.cornerstonestandards.ca
CSC
certification
Consultation
Operational & Planning
Requirements
Siting
Requirements
Contact us
Slide 15
Once comments have been submitted
The Standard Development Panel will consider all comments that are
attributed, in writing, and submitted within the required time period.
Comments will be considered on a case-by-case basis, with no weighting or
scoring of comments.
How comments are addressed will be identified in a ‘comment response
table’, which will be posted on CSC’s website.
After the SDP’s review of comments, a revised standard will be posted for a 30day consultation period.
The CSC Board of Directors is responsible for the final approval of the CSC
Responsible Aggregate Standard.
CSC
certification
Consultation
Operational & Planning
Requirements
Siting
Requirements
Contact us
Slide 16
Timeline
JANUARY
FEBRUARY
MARCH
APRIL
MAY
JUNE
60-day
consultation
of draft
standard
begins
(January 6,
2014)
Information
sessions
End of
consultation
on draft
standard
(March 6,
2014)
Comments
reviewed and
considered by
SDP.
Revised
standard is
submitted to
CSC Board.
Launch of CSC
certification.
Meetings with
affected
groups and
individuals
30-day
consultation
of revised
standard
CSC Board
reviews and
considers all
comments
received
during the two
consultation
periods
CSC
certification
Consultation
Operational & Planning
Requirements
Siting
Requirements
Aggregate
sites may
apply for
certification
once final
standard is
released.
Contact us
Slide 15
FINDING THE BALANCE
A presentation of the draft CSC Responsible
Aggregate Standard
Slide 2
A collaboration of aggregate operators, environmental leaders, community
advocates and experts in certification.
CSC believes in an aggregate sector that is:
• Prosperous;
• Respectful of the natural environment;
• A good neighbour and employer;
• Impacting communities in a positive manner;
• Using recycled materials to reduce virgin demand; and is
• Responsive to Ontario’s building needs.
CSC’s work addresses the need for a less confrontational approach to the
planning, siting and operation of aggregates sites in Ontario. CSC’s Board of
Directors believes a collaborative approach is urgently needed.
CORNERSTONE STANDARDS COUNCIL
The Cornerstone Standards Council (CSC)
Slide 3
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Peter Kendall, Schad Foundation (CHAIR)
Maia Becker, Independent Consultant
Bob Cartmel, Lafarge Canada
Ryan Essex, Miller Group
Bill Galloway/Nick Caccavella, Holcim
Canada
Ken Lucyschyn, Walker Industries
Moreen Miller, OSSGA
Thomas Mueller, Canada Green Building
Council
Ron Reid, Couchiching Conservancy
Caroline Schultz, Ontario Nature
Eric Stevenson, Environmental Defence
Andrew Stewart, McLean Foundation
CORNERSTONE STANDARDS COUNCIL
CSC Board of Directors
Slide 4
Voluntary Certification – Well Established, Well Respected
CSC is a voluntary and market-based certification system for the responsible
extraction of aggregates.
Certification is the process by which aggregate sites are independently
Evaluated against an environmental and social standard
Certification is not a substitute for regulatory and planning processes but
provide incentives for individual operations that are willing to go above
and beyond regulatory requirements.
CSC follows in the footsteps of successful, credible and achievable certification programs in other
resource and construction sectors (FSC – forestry, MSC – fisheries, LEED – building)
By certifying sites that meet growing expectations for social and environmental rigour CSC
provides green builders with a responsible option
CSC’s current focus is on the certification of aggregate sites in Ontario. This may evolve to include
other provinces and other products (e.g. asphalt, concrete)
In order to be CREDIBLE and EFFECTIVE, CSC certification must deliver:
•A Responsible Aggregate Standard that establishes the requirements against which an
aggregate site’s performance is assessed;
•An Assurance System that establishes the processes, mechanisms and requirements for how
sites are assessed against the standard.
Slide 5
Developing the Standard – Collaboration and Consultation
In 2011, CSC established a Standards Development
Panel (SDP) made up of individuals from community
organizations and First Nations affected by aggregate
operations and experts in aggregate extraction,
municipal planning, and environmental protection.
The SDP was tasked with producing an effective and
functional Final Standard that establishes credible,
practical and measurable requirements for socially and
environmentally responsible aggregates.
Through a consensus based, participatory and
balanced process, the SDP participated in:
• 30+ face-to-face meetings;
• 300+ hours of discussion, debate and review;
• 30+ early drafts of the Standard;
• 6 sub-committees focused on key issues; and
• Field-testing at two aggregate sites.
The result of this work is the draft
CSC RESPONSIBLE AGGREGATE STANDARD
Slide 6
Benefits of CSC’s Responsible Aggregate Standard
Community Benefits
• Improved communications
•
•
•
•
processes and involvement
Improved environmental protection
and targeted net-gain approach to
rehabilitation
More certain outcomes for siting of
proposed operations
Increased knowledge of progress
towards final extraction
More opportunities for Aboriginal
communities to be engaged
Industry Benefits
• Competitive advantage when
supplying materials to responsible
purchasers
• Improved communications
processes with neighbours, public
agencies and Aboriginal
communities
• Clear expectations of operating
practices
• More certain outcomes for siting of
proposed operations
UNDERSTANDING THE CSC
CERTIFICATION SYSTEM
7
Slide 8
Understanding how CSC certification Works
VOLUNTARY: Companies choose to be audited
against CSC’s Responsible Aggregate Standard.
INDEPENDENT: Audits are conducted by
independent, third-party auditors.
VERIFIED: Auditors verify whether an aggregate site is in compliance with the
requirements set-out in the CSC’s Responsible Aggregate Standard.
SITE SPECIFIC: CSC’s standard is applied and audited at the level of the
aggregate site (not company-wide).
ENGAGES STAKEHOLDERS: Auditors consult with stakeholders to verify and
evaluate whether aggregate sites are in compliance with CSC’s requirements.
CSC
certification
Consultation
Operational & Planning
8
Requirements
Siting
Requirements
Contact us
Slide 9
The CSC Certification Process
Participants
STEP 1: Applicant
submits application
to CB.
STEP 2: CB verifies
eligibility of
applicant. Contract
between applicant
and CB.
STEP 3: CB selects
audit team.
Contract between
CSC and audit
team.
STEP 4: Audit team
engages with
stakeholders and
conducts site audit
STEP 5: Auditors
submit Audit Report
to CB
AUDIT
STEP 6: CB makes
certification
decision. Issues 10
year certificate or
non-conformances
to be addressed by
applicant.
Stakeholders
Applicant
Certification
Body (CB)
Audit Team
STEP 7: Auditors conduct
observation audit 5 years
after certification is
granted and evaluate
whether there is
continued conformance.
Non-conformance may
result in withdrawal or
suspension of certificate
CERTIFICATION
10 Years with a 5 year observation audit and
conformance
9
audits as required
STEP 8: Applicant
submits
application to
renew
certification.
Process begins
again at Step 3.
AUDIT
Slide 10
CSC Certification Requirements
CSC certificates are granted for 10 years, with
mandatory surveillance audits 5 years after a
certificate is granted.
CSC offers two types of certification: CSC Candidate and CSC Certified.
• CSC Candidate sites have not yet achieved regulatory approval. These
sites seek certification as a tool to inform their planning processes.
• CSC Certified sites have achieved regulatory approval. These sites seek
certification as a tool to inform their operational processes.
Both CSC certification types require independent, third-party audits against the
CSC Responsible Aggregate Standard.
The standard identifies which core requirements apply to sites eligible for CSC
Candidate or CSC Certified status.
CSC
certification
Consultation
Operational & Planning
Requirements
Siting
Requirements
Contact us
Slide 11
CSC Certification Types
Not all approvals are achieved, AND
Consultation has commenced, AND
Site is not, or has not, been operating
Regulatory approvals achieved, OR
Site is, or has previously, been operating
CSC CANDIDATE
i.Promotes site as a
“Candidate” site
ii.Site meets CSC
requirements related to
community engagement
and siting
1 yr.
Submit
CSC Registration
application
CSC
certification
Evaluation
Audit
Consultation
5 yrs.
CSC CERTIFIED
i.Promotes site and
products as “Certified”
ii.Site meets CSC
requirements related to
operation and
rehabilitation planning
5 yrs.
Observation
Audit
1 yr.
5 yrs.
Evaluation
Audit
Operational & Planning
Requirements
5 yrs.
Observation
Audit
Siting
Requirements
Re-evaluation
Audit
Contact us
Slide 12
Now it’s your turn to be heard.
We are seeking your input on the draft CSC Responsible
Aggregate Standards
CSC
certification
Consultation
Operational & Planning
Requirements
Siting
Requirements
Contact us
PUBLIC CONSULTATION OF THE
STANDARD
Slide 14
Public Consultation of the draft CSC Responsible Aggregate Standard
You may submit your comments on the draft Standard from January 6 to March 6,
2014 (60 days)
CSC is hosting a number of sessions across the province to provide information
on the certification system and draft Standards and answer questions related to
the draft Standards. Comments made during these sessions are not considered
formal comments.
To submit formal comments to CSC, they must:
• Be attributed: Name, affiliation and contact information must be included.
• Be in writing: All comments must be in writing.
• Be within consultation period: The last day for submitting comments is 4 pm
EST on March 6, 2014.
• Be sent to: email ([email protected]) or mail (Cornerstone
Standards Council, 285 McLeod St. Ottawa, K2P 1A1)
Please note that following consultation, ALL comments, and who they are
attributed to, will be posted on the CSC website at www.cornerstonestandards.ca
CSC
certification
Consultation
Operational & Planning
Requirements
Siting
Requirements
Contact us
Slide 15
Once comments have been submitted
The Standard Development Panel will consider all comments that are
attributed, in writing, and submitted within the required time period.
Comments will be considered on a case-by-case basis, with no weighting or
scoring of comments.
How comments are addressed will be identified in a ‘comment response
table’, which will be posted on CSC’s website.
After the SDP’s review of comments, a revised standard will be posted for a 30day consultation period.
The CSC Board of Directors is responsible for the final approval of the CSC
Responsible Aggregate Standard.
CSC
certification
Consultation
Operational & Planning
Requirements
Siting
Requirements
Contact us
Slide 16
Timeline
JANUARY
FEBRUARY
MARCH
APRIL
MAY
JUNE
60-day
consultation
of draft
standard
begins
(January 6,
2014)
Information
sessions
End of
consultation
on draft
standard
(March 6,
2014)
Comments
reviewed and
considered by
SDP.
Revised
standard is
submitted to
CSC Board.
Launch of CSC
certification.
Meetings with
affected
groups and
individuals
30-day
consultation
of revised
standard
CSC Board
reviews and
considers all
comments
received
during the two
consultation
periods
CSC
certification
Consultation
Operational & Planning
Requirements
Siting
Requirements
Aggregate
sites may
apply for
certification
once final
standard is
released.
Contact us
Slide 16
FINDING THE BALANCE
A presentation of the draft CSC Responsible
Aggregate Standard
Slide 2
A collaboration of aggregate operators, environmental leaders, community
advocates and experts in certification.
CSC believes in an aggregate sector that is:
• Prosperous;
• Respectful of the natural environment;
• A good neighbour and employer;
• Impacting communities in a positive manner;
• Using recycled materials to reduce virgin demand; and is
• Responsive to Ontario’s building needs.
CSC’s work addresses the need for a less confrontational approach to the
planning, siting and operation of aggregates sites in Ontario. CSC’s Board of
Directors believes a collaborative approach is urgently needed.
CORNERSTONE STANDARDS COUNCIL
The Cornerstone Standards Council (CSC)
Slide 3
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•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
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Peter Kendall, Schad Foundation (CHAIR)
Maia Becker, Independent Consultant
Bob Cartmel, Lafarge Canada
Ryan Essex, Miller Group
Bill Galloway/Nick Caccavella, Holcim
Canada
Ken Lucyschyn, Walker Industries
Moreen Miller, OSSGA
Thomas Mueller, Canada Green Building
Council
Ron Reid, Couchiching Conservancy
Caroline Schultz, Ontario Nature
Eric Stevenson, Environmental Defence
Andrew Stewart, McLean Foundation
CORNERSTONE STANDARDS COUNCIL
CSC Board of Directors
Slide 4
Voluntary Certification – Well Established, Well Respected
CSC is a voluntary and market-based certification system for the responsible
extraction of aggregates.
Certification is the process by which aggregate sites are independently
Evaluated against an environmental and social standard
Certification is not a substitute for regulatory and planning processes but
provide incentives for individual operations that are willing to go above
and beyond regulatory requirements.
CSC follows in the footsteps of successful, credible and achievable certification programs in other
resource and construction sectors (FSC – forestry, MSC – fisheries, LEED – building)
By certifying sites that meet growing expectations for social and environmental rigour CSC
provides green builders with a responsible option
CSC’s current focus is on the certification of aggregate sites in Ontario. This may evolve to include
other provinces and other products (e.g. asphalt, concrete)
In order to be CREDIBLE and EFFECTIVE, CSC certification must deliver:
•A Responsible Aggregate Standard that establishes the requirements against which an
aggregate site’s performance is assessed;
•An Assurance System that establishes the processes, mechanisms and requirements for how
sites are assessed against the standard.
Slide 5
Developing the Standard – Collaboration and Consultation
In 2011, CSC established a Standards Development
Panel (SDP) made up of individuals from community
organizations and First Nations affected by aggregate
operations and experts in aggregate extraction,
municipal planning, and environmental protection.
The SDP was tasked with producing an effective and
functional Final Standard that establishes credible,
practical and measurable requirements for socially and
environmentally responsible aggregates.
Through a consensus based, participatory and
balanced process, the SDP participated in:
• 30+ face-to-face meetings;
• 300+ hours of discussion, debate and review;
• 30+ early drafts of the Standard;
• 6 sub-committees focused on key issues; and
• Field-testing at two aggregate sites.
The result of this work is the draft
CSC RESPONSIBLE AGGREGATE STANDARD
Slide 6
Benefits of CSC’s Responsible Aggregate Standard
Community Benefits
• Improved communications
•
•
•
•
processes and involvement
Improved environmental protection
and targeted net-gain approach to
rehabilitation
More certain outcomes for siting of
proposed operations
Increased knowledge of progress
towards final extraction
More opportunities for Aboriginal
communities to be engaged
Industry Benefits
• Competitive advantage when
supplying materials to responsible
purchasers
• Improved communications
processes with neighbours, public
agencies and Aboriginal
communities
• Clear expectations of operating
practices
• More certain outcomes for siting of
proposed operations
UNDERSTANDING THE CSC
CERTIFICATION SYSTEM
7
Slide 8
Understanding how CSC certification Works
VOLUNTARY: Companies choose to be audited
against CSC’s Responsible Aggregate Standard.
INDEPENDENT: Audits are conducted by
independent, third-party auditors.
VERIFIED: Auditors verify whether an aggregate site is in compliance with the
requirements set-out in the CSC’s Responsible Aggregate Standard.
SITE SPECIFIC: CSC’s standard is applied and audited at the level of the
aggregate site (not company-wide).
ENGAGES STAKEHOLDERS: Auditors consult with stakeholders to verify and
evaluate whether aggregate sites are in compliance with CSC’s requirements.
CSC
certification
Consultation
Operational & Planning
8
Requirements
Siting
Requirements
Contact us
Slide 9
The CSC Certification Process
Participants
STEP 1: Applicant
submits application
to CB.
STEP 2: CB verifies
eligibility of
applicant. Contract
between applicant
and CB.
STEP 3: CB selects
audit team.
Contract between
CSC and audit
team.
STEP 4: Audit team
engages with
stakeholders and
conducts site audit
STEP 5: Auditors
submit Audit Report
to CB
AUDIT
STEP 6: CB makes
certification
decision. Issues 10
year certificate or
non-conformances
to be addressed by
applicant.
Stakeholders
Applicant
Certification
Body (CB)
Audit Team
STEP 7: Auditors conduct
observation audit 5 years
after certification is
granted and evaluate
whether there is
continued conformance.
Non-conformance may
result in withdrawal or
suspension of certificate
CERTIFICATION
10 Years with a 5 year observation audit and
conformance
9
audits as required
STEP 8: Applicant
submits
application to
renew
certification.
Process begins
again at Step 3.
AUDIT
Slide 10
CSC Certification Requirements
CSC certificates are granted for 10 years, with
mandatory surveillance audits 5 years after a
certificate is granted.
CSC offers two types of certification: CSC Candidate and CSC Certified.
• CSC Candidate sites have not yet achieved regulatory approval. These
sites seek certification as a tool to inform their planning processes.
• CSC Certified sites have achieved regulatory approval. These sites seek
certification as a tool to inform their operational processes.
Both CSC certification types require independent, third-party audits against the
CSC Responsible Aggregate Standard.
The standard identifies which core requirements apply to sites eligible for CSC
Candidate or CSC Certified status.
CSC
certification
Consultation
Operational & Planning
Requirements
Siting
Requirements
Contact us
Slide 11
CSC Certification Types
Not all approvals are achieved, AND
Consultation has commenced, AND
Site is not, or has not, been operating
Regulatory approvals achieved, OR
Site is, or has previously, been operating
CSC CANDIDATE
i.Promotes site as a
“Candidate” site
ii.Site meets CSC
requirements related to
community engagement
and siting
1 yr.
Submit
CSC Registration
application
CSC
certification
Evaluation
Audit
Consultation
5 yrs.
CSC CERTIFIED
i.Promotes site and
products as “Certified”
ii.Site meets CSC
requirements related to
operation and
rehabilitation planning
5 yrs.
Observation
Audit
1 yr.
5 yrs.
Evaluation
Audit
Operational & Planning
Requirements
5 yrs.
Observation
Audit
Siting
Requirements
Re-evaluation
Audit
Contact us
Slide 12
Now it’s your turn to be heard.
We are seeking your input on the draft CSC Responsible
Aggregate Standards
CSC
certification
Consultation
Operational & Planning
Requirements
Siting
Requirements
Contact us
PUBLIC CONSULTATION OF THE
STANDARD
Slide 14
Public Consultation of the draft CSC Responsible Aggregate Standard
You may submit your comments on the draft Standard from January 6 to March 6,
2014 (60 days)
CSC is hosting a number of sessions across the province to provide information
on the certification system and draft Standards and answer questions related to
the draft Standards. Comments made during these sessions are not considered
formal comments.
To submit formal comments to CSC, they must:
• Be attributed: Name, affiliation and contact information must be included.
• Be in writing: All comments must be in writing.
• Be within consultation period: The last day for submitting comments is 4 pm
EST on March 6, 2014.
• Be sent to: email ([email protected]) or mail (Cornerstone
Standards Council, 285 McLeod St. Ottawa, K2P 1A1)
Please note that following consultation, ALL comments, and who they are
attributed to, will be posted on the CSC website at www.cornerstonestandards.ca
CSC
certification
Consultation
Operational & Planning
Requirements
Siting
Requirements
Contact us
Slide 15
Once comments have been submitted
The Standard Development Panel will consider all comments that are
attributed, in writing, and submitted within the required time period.
Comments will be considered on a case-by-case basis, with no weighting or
scoring of comments.
How comments are addressed will be identified in a ‘comment response
table’, which will be posted on CSC’s website.
After the SDP’s review of comments, a revised standard will be posted for a 30day consultation period.
The CSC Board of Directors is responsible for the final approval of the CSC
Responsible Aggregate Standard.
CSC
certification
Consultation
Operational & Planning
Requirements
Siting
Requirements
Contact us
Slide 16
Timeline
JANUARY
FEBRUARY
MARCH
APRIL
MAY
JUNE
60-day
consultation
of draft
standard
begins
(January 6,
2014)
Information
sessions
End of
consultation
on draft
standard
(March 6,
2014)
Comments
reviewed and
considered by
SDP.
Revised
standard is
submitted to
CSC Board.
Launch of CSC
certification.
Meetings with
affected
groups and
individuals
30-day
consultation
of revised
standard
CSC Board
reviews and
considers all
comments
received
during the two
consultation
periods
CSC
certification
Consultation
Operational & Planning
Requirements
Siting
Requirements
Aggregate
sites may
apply for
certification
once final
standard is
released.
Contact us