The Port of Poole is set in an area recognised for its environmental importance.

The Poole Harbour Commissioners, the operators of the Port of Poole, are committed to take account of these environmental sensitivities in all their functions. This is enshrined in its environmental policy which includes environmental objectives.

The Port of Poole places importance on complying with its responsibilities to the natural, human and built environment, and has procedures and measures in place to minimise environmental impacts arising from their activities. These procedures and processes are being drawn together through the Port Environmental Review System (PERS). PERS is one of the self-assessment tools that have been developed by ECOPORTS to assist ports to achieve environmental awareness and good practice. The port hopes to apply for accreditation of its PERS system soon.

The annually published environmental review provides a summary of the environmental activities over the past twelve months.