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Environmental Information |
The Poole Harbour Commissioners are the
managers of Poole Harbour and trustees of the Port of Poole.
They recognise the important role they play in the economic,
environmental and social life of their surrounding communities
It is the Harbour Commissioners
policy to manage and operate the harbour while taking into
account the environment in which we live, the effects port
operations have on the environment, the health and safety of
their staff and the harbour users whilst ensuring that the
harbour fulfils its role in the commercial and leisure sectors.
The Commissioners produce an 'Environmental Review' of their
operations each year which can be downloaded or is available on
request from the Harbour Office.
Since 1998 they have reported publicly on
their environmental management programmes presenting the
Commissioners commitment to continuous improvement in the
environmental performance. The latest Environmental Review
for the period 2005/2006 can be downloaded or copies may also be
obtained from the Harbour Office.
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Environmental Policy Statement |
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Poole Harbour Commissioners' objective is to maintain
the balance in the harbour between commercial, recreational
and environmental interests, at the same time maintaining a
sustainable and commercially viable medium sized trust port.
The Commissioners are committed to continuous improvement of
their environmental performance by fulfilling their duties
relating to conservation, regulation and enhancement of the
port and harbour of Poole and complying with relevant UK,
European and International legislation.
In implementing this policy, Commissioners shall ensure that
they:
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
- Endorse
the principles contained in the European Sea Ports
Organisation Environmental Code of Practice
- Assess and mitigate environmental risks for
all aspects of the Commissioners' operations
- Include measurable environmental objectives
and targets in business plans. Conduct regular
management reviews and audits to identify areas for
improvement
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Develop a sustainable procurement
policy for the business
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Record all significant environmental
occurrences
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Publish environmental performance in an
annual environmental review
Resource
Management
- Continue to monitor and where possible
reduce resource consumption.
- Seek opportunities to apply innovative
technology to reduce emissions and energy consumption.
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WASTE MANAGEMENT
- Continually assess recycling, re-use and
waste minimisation opportunities.
Communication & Training
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Communicate with
employees, contractors, regulators and general public
to ensure people are aware of their roles and
responsibilities, and are competent in performing
them.
Pollution Prevention and Control
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Ensure that contingency
plans and controls are in place and regularly reviewed
and tested, to endeavour to prevent spills of oil,
chemicals or potentially contaminating materials.
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Apply best
available technology, without involving
disproportionate costs, to plant acquisitions,
facilities and activities to advance pollution control
and emissions reduction.
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Pursue good housekeeping
policies to ensure tidiness on the Port Estate
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This policy
will be reviewed from time to time to embrace changes in the
Commissioners' activities
Signed - Malcolm Shakesby, CHAIRMAN
Date:
30th June 2006
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The following links
contain further information about the Commissions
environmental policies and management of the harbour.
Links
Licence Applications - Licence for
works in Poole Harbour Act 1914
Licence Application
DOWNLOAD
Harbour Environment
Poole Harbour Steering Group
Poole Harbour Special Protection Area
(SPA)
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