Vale has a long history of corporate leadership and support of the Sudbury area. Vale supports a cross-section of programs in health care, education, social services and the arts, helping to make Sudbury a better place to live. Vale also makes major financial contributions that support Sudbury's goal of achieving economic diversity.
For Vale's operating plants, there are established limits on the discharges of substances that may cause environmental impacts in the natural environment. For reclamation and closure projects, there are guidelines for air, water and soil, as well as restoration that need to be met.
Vale has made significant investments to improve its environmental performance in Sudbury.