Environmental Policy Statement

Application: Environmental Policy Statement

This Policy will apply to all employees of the Mackay Ports Limited.

References

MPA Environmental Management System

 

Policy

The Mackay Ports Limited owns and operates the sea ports of the regional Queensland centre of Mackay. The seaport is predominantly a bulk cargo port and is Queensland's fourth busiest in terms of cargo throughput. That the seaport are successful operations is essential to the sustainable development of the economic resources of local, regional and national communities.

 

In order to operate a successful business the Mackay Port's policy is to provide efficient and cost effective port services in an ecologically sustainable manner with a high standard of environmental performance. The key to achieving this is to ensure that the needs of the community and the values attached to natural and physical resources are taken into account in corporate planning and the way in which business is conducted.

 

The Mackay Port's vision is to be 'The recognised leader in the business of regional ports' and mission is 'To grow our Ports businesses in a sustainable manner that delivers the best balance of long-term benefits for our Customers, Employees, Community and Shareholders'. The Mackay Ports Limited statement of corporate intent and corporate plan has identified amongst its core values certain principles specifically relevant to Mackay Ports Limited environmental performance; these include:

 

    Environmentally responsible

  • We will adopt best practice approaches to minimise the impacts of our operations on the environment.

    • Excellence in Governance

  • We will demonstrate the highest standards of governance which will drive best practice in all our operations through continuous improvement, innovation, learning and accountability.

 

In part achievement of the stated vision and mission outcomes Mackay Ports Limited has identified and committed to an objective, including; "Environment: to minimise the environmental impacts of the operations of the Ports including those of our tenants".

 

This will ensure that environmental management is an integral part of Mackay Ports Limited operations. Further specific policy commitments adopted by Mackay Ports Limited to achieve the vision and mission outcomes are:

 

  1. To implement and maintain a structured Environmental Management System consistent with ISO 14001, which is regularly reviewed to ensure it remains relevant to all aspects of our operations.
  2. To utilise the adopted Environmental Management System as a tool for continual improvement in environmental performance and pollution prevention, through setting objectives and targets and assessing performance against these
  3. To ensure that our employees are aware at all times of their environmental duties and are provided with suitable training and resources to enable effective day to day environmental management. Employees will be encouraged to identify and act upon opportunities to minimise any adverse environmental impacts and issues
  4. To maintain pro-active involvement in community affairs relating to the environmental performance of our operations.
  5. Adherence to all other relevant Queensland and Commonwealth environmental legislation, and associated standards and codes of practice
  6. Expect our suppliers and contractors to meet the same high environmental standards that we impose on ourselves.

Prodedures

The CEO is authorised to sign off on each of the various Environmental Management System procedures associated with the system.

Adoption & Review

Adoption
This policy was adopted by the Board of the Mackay Ports Limited at its Meeting held on 25 July 2008

 

Review Date
This policy is subject to review by 28 June 2009.