The Port of Vancouver Sustainability Plan
Presentation to AAPAJune 2006
Outline
A model for SustainabilityThe 5 year planVPA and the Port’s progress to dateThe next five years
Road Map
Board Adopts 5 year plan (2003 -2008) for Sustainability
Improve Environmental and Social PerformanceDevelop monitoring tools to assess progressReport on Performance
The SEA Model
Innovation
Efficiency
Growth path / trajectory
Global condition
Profit
Risk
Reputation
Right to Operate
Tomorrow
Today
Internal External
Clean technologiesSustainable processesInnovation, R&DContinuous improvementEfficiency improvementsStrategic PlanningValue Proposition
A Sustainable Port Model
Toxics emission reduction, PPFootprint reductionEH & S compliance, EMSCorporate StandardsEmergency PreparednessFinancial HealthAssets preservationRisk AssessmentInformation Management
Stakeholder EngagementPartnerships First NationsSustainability ReportingReputation / Social LicencePartnershipsTransparencyCompetitiveness
Community developmentValue added serviceScenario PlanningStewardship, LeadershipGlobal impact reductionInfluencing up and downRisk Management
Tomorrow
Today
Internal External
AB 2006
Sustainability Objectives
Integrate Environmental strategic thinking into all activities by providing input to policy, planning, design, construction and operationsEnsure that the Port’s financial viability, the protection of the environment and maintenance of sustainable local communities are all consideredEnsure accountability on partners and tenants to fulfill their mandates and obligations.
The Five Year Plan
Five Year Plan2002-2007
Year 1-2 (2002-2004)Compliance, Management SystemsCommunity / Stakeholder Consultation
Year 2-3 (2003-2005)Environmental ProtectionProtecting the Business Base Strategic Development
Five Year Plan
Year 3-4 (2004-2006)Developing Key Performance IndicatorsDeveloping Sustainable Development PolicyObjectives and TargetsSocial Aspects Evaluation
Year 4-5 (2005-2007)Assessing PerformanceInternal Reporting
Five Year Plan
Year 5 + (2007 +)Leadership and StewardshipGlobal Impact ReductionDeveloping Sustainable Development ThinkingStretch objectives and targetsTrends and Scenario PlayingInfluencing up and down
VPA and The Port’sProgress to Date
Towards Sustainability
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ManagementCommunityInnovationStewardship
RegulatoryCompliance
Summaries and Audit ProtocolsAudit ProgramsDocumentationEmergency PreparednessWaste Management
Protects our businessDue DiligenceEnvironmental ProtectionEMS
Port Environmental Management Systems
Key tenants develop ISO 14001 EMSVPA’s Environmental Performance Evaluation ISO 14031.4
Continual ImprovementReport and Communicate performanceIdentify opportunities for pollution preventionIncrease efficiencyIdentify Strategic Business Opportunities
Protecting our assets
Contaminated Sites Policy DirectionBaselines and Closure Audits GuidelinesProject Approval Process (EIA)Pre-acquisition Site AssessmentsEnvironmental lease provisions
Contaminated Sites 2004 to 2006
Note: The bar chart indicates number of projects initiated each year by VPA.Tenant initiatives and property purchases are not included.
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Phase I ESA
Phase II ESA and/orDSI
Risk Assessmentand/or Remediation
Environmental Protection
Outfalls Policy and GuideIndustrial EffluentsStorm Water QualityCSO’sWWTP effluentWater Purveyor EMS
Strategic Development
Stakeholders issuesCommunity Relationships1st Nations Relationships
Develop Programs / Partnerships / ToolsKnowledge BankStrategic Plans
Community and First Nations Programs
Managing / Reducing impactsImpact Reduction Research
Noise, Odour, Lights, TrafficAir PollutionDevelopment of Guidelines, Buffering
Community ConsultationCommunity Outreach / Engagement
Engagement
Stakeholder and Employee SurveysReputation SurveysResponsiveness to ComplaintsTenant’s community engagement programsFirst Nations Partnerships
Collaborative Processes
Towards a State of the Environment Report
8 municipalities4 regulatory agencies3 first nationsAcademicsNGO’s
Risk-basedActionable Indicators
State of the Environment
Frequency-severity risk analysis Upland issuesExisting ControlsExisting baseline studiesTransect designIndicators
Data Collection
Knowledge Bank
InventoriesSediment core profilesHabitat mappingOutfallsMarine vessels emissionsContaminated sites
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Strategic Planning
Liquid Bulk StrategyLand acquisitions programStrategic Plan to Manage Air EmissionsSupply Chain StrategyMarketing PlanSecurity Plan
Air Emissions Program
Technology:Combustall: Fuel additive to reduce harmful emissions and improve fuel efficiency. Vanterm, Maintenance and Seaboard.Three tenants conducting own pilots (TSI, WMG, Neptune)Construction emission reduction measuresShore power pre-feasibility studyClearinghouseTSI DP3 Commitments, Hybrid RTG’s , B20 Biodiesel
Air Emissions Program
SECA Trucks
Air Care on RoadRepairsIdle reduction programTruck reservation systemBiodiesel
VehiclesHybrid Security VehiclesHydrogen
Terminal Design and Construction
Ensure maximum efficiency in terminal operations thus minimizing environmental impacts and emissions. Footprint reduction.Generate environmental conditions for tender documents to minimize emissions and impacts during the construction of the terminals
VPA Building LEED Certification
Area 55,000 square feet (5110m2)160 occupantsEnergy- 20% reduction in lighting power- 36% reduction in HVAC power consumption- Elimination of fossil fuel consumption39% reduction in potable water consumption69.8% of construction waste diverted from landfill
Develop Programs, Partnerships and Tools
GB Marine Emissions Working GroupPort Environmental Managers AssociationBurrard Inlet Environmental Action PlanWest Nile Virus ProgramWest Coast Diesel CollaborativeACPA, AAPA
Port Expansion
Adaptive Management Plan for DP3Stewardship Plan for Roberts Bank and Sturgeon BankHabitat Compensation Plan for DP3
Next Steps
Developing Key Performance Indicators
SD indicators by functional area at the VPARisk based indicators for ecological health at Burrard Inlet. Adaptive Management parameters for Roberts BankFeatures and Functions approach for Roberts Bank and Sturgeon BankInventories, water consumption, energy consumption, waste generation, bilge water treated, etc.
Sustainable Development Policy
Developing Sustainable Dev PolicyA statement of commitment on Sustainability through employee engagement
Objectives and Targets
Improved Emergency Response PreparednessDue diligence and progressive clean up of contaminated sitesProtection of real estate assetsProtection of transportation corridors and assetsEnvironmental Protection of ecosystemsBuffer zone land acquisitionsEnvironmental management systems10% reduction in air emissions over 2003 by 2020
The Next Five Years
2008-2013
New Directions
Objectives and TargetsSustainable processesSustainable thinkingTrendsScenario PlanningExternal ReportingInfluencing – Leading practices
QuestionsQuestions
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