Vision, Mission and Values

Vision

The ministry's vision is a clean, healthy and naturally diverse environment that enriches people's lives, now and in the future.

Mission

The ministry provides leadership and support to British Columbians to help them limit the adverse effects of their individual and collective activities on the environment, while fostering economic development and providing recreational opportunities.

Values

The ministry plays a leadership role in managing British Columbia's natural resources in an environmentally sustainable manner and in promoting safe, healthy communities. Fulfillment of this role depends on a skilled workforce operating in an innovative and accountable culture, an integrated approach to service delivery and an emphasis on shared stewardship.

• We respect our staff and create a healthy workplace that sets and communicates clear expectations, and supports a culture of staff development, recognition, reward and opportunity.
• We ensure that professional accountability and discipline characterize our behaviour.
• We focus on achieving high environmental standards through a culture of continuous adaptation to change.
• We strive to consistently meet agreed-upon client requirements and deliver our services in a transparent, fair and timely manner.
• We are committed to continuous improvement in the environmental management of the province.

Principles

• A sustainable environment is central for providing economic and social opportunities for all British Columbians and is our legacy for future generations.
• A sustainable environment is a naturally diverse environment.
• All sectors of society are responsible for ensuring a sustainable environment — government, business, industry and citizenry.
• Citizens have the right to safe, healthy communities.

Our values and principles guide us in the attainment of our goals and are reflected in our objectives and the performance measures we have developed to gauge our success in meeting them.