ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY
Ports Corporation of Queensland is committed to the environmentally responsible management of its ports and the provision (planning and construction) and maintenance of port infrastructure, with minimum adverse impact on the natural and social environment.
Our environmental policy is to:- Comply with all relevant environmental legislation, government policies, industry standards and codes of practice, whilst aiming for best industry practice in all aspects of our operations.
- Monitor the impact on the natural and social environment surrounding our ports.
- Minimise the environmental impacts of our port operations and developments and seek continual improvement in the environmental performance of all of our ports. PCQ is committed to the prevention of pollution of the environment.
- Use resources efficiently and minimise wastes.
- Measure and reduce greenhouse gas production.
- Strive for usage and development of PCQ ports to be consistent with the concept of ecologically sustainable development.
- Aim to enhance our reputation as a business and port authority through our high environmental standards and performance.
- Develop and maintain effective Environmental Management Plans and Emergency Response Plans to protect the environment under our control.
- Communicate openly and honestly on the environmental performance of our ports to key stakeholders, government and the general community.
- Work cooperatively with other organisations, or provide appropriate support, where it will help achieve the environmental objectives of PCQ. Share any outcomes from PCQ’s own research work.
- Hold all employees accountable for environmental performance in their area so that they carry out their duties in accordance with legislation and company requirements.
- Require contractors engaged by PCQ to meet PCQ’s environmental standards and requirements and to comply with relevant legislation.
- Encourage port tenants/lessees to meet PCQ’s environmental standards and requirements.
Original signed by
B. Fish
Chief Executive Officer
25 March 2008
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