Annual Environmental Report 2008

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1 Annual Environmental Report 2008 IPPC Licence Register Number P Licensee: Bulmers Limited Location of installation Dowds Lane, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary.

2 Bulmers Ltd. IPC Licence Register Number 444 Annual Environmental Report 2008 Preface Bulmers Ltd., was granted the Integrated Pollution Control Licence, Register Number P , by the Environmental Protection Agency on August 13 th 2001, to conduct Commercial Brewing at it s site, located at Dowd s Lane, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary. The Company s main site, located at Annerville, Clonmel, operates in accordance with IPC Licence Number 443. Substantial work was carried out on the Dowd s Lane facility during A capital investment plan was put into effect at the beginning of 2004 in an attempt to correct the issues raised. Items addressed included: Tracing all existing pipe work in drainage system, replacing and repairing pipes where necessary Extensive repair to Vat House floor Impermeable coating on Vat House floor Installation of flow proportionate composite samplers, flow meters and an electronic monitoring station at effluent tanks A full time Environmental Technologist is now employed during the crushing season to conduct monitoring of all environmental aspects on a daily basis. 2

3 This Annual Environment Report, for Bulmers Ltd. at Dowd s Lane, outlines Environmental Performance for

4 Table of Contents 1.0 Introduction 1.1 Company Name, Location and IPC Licence Register Number 1.2 Description of Site Activities 1.3 Company Environmental Policy 1.4 Environmental Management Organization Chart 2.0 Summary Information 2.1 AER Summary Table 2.2 Boiler Combustion Efficiency Summary 2.3 Carbon Dioxide Emissions to Atmosphere Summary 2.4 Emissions to Sewer Summary 2.5 Emissions to Sewer Non Compliance Summary 2.6 Waste Management Summary 2.7 Land spreading Summary 2.8 Organic Waste Summary 2.9 Noise Monitoring Summary 2.10 Surface Water Monitoring Summary 2.11 Groundwater Monitoring Summary 2.12 Agency Monitoring and Enforcement Summary 2.13 Environmental Incident Summary 2.14 Environmental Complaints Summary 2.15 Energy Consumption Summary 2.16 Water Consumption Summary 3.0 Management of the Activity. Not application as no operations taking place in Dowds Lane. 4.0 License Specific Reports 4.1 Noise Monitoring Report 4

5 Section 1.0 Introduction Section 1.1 Company Name, Location and IPC Licence Number Company Name: C&C Group Location of Activity: Dowd s Lane, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary. IPC Licence Register Number: P

6 Section 1.2 Description of Site Activities Bulmers Ltd. was granted the Integrated Pollution Control Licence, Register Number P by the Environmental Protection Agency on August 13 th The Licence authorises the Company to conduct Commercial Brewing at Dowd s Lane, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary. The main unit operations conducted by Bulmers Ltd. at the Dowd s Lane Site are as follows: - Seasonal Apple Crushing Concentrate Fermentation Juice Receipt and Storage A separate IPC Licence (Register Number 443) was granted for the Company s facility located at Annerville, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary. The peak production time in Dowd s Lane is during the apple-crushing season, which takes place annually from mid-august to December. The main operations, which consist of apple crushing and fresh juice fermentation, are conducted during this period. During the remainder of the year, operations include racking of the fermented juice and transfer of the juice to Annerville for blending and bottling, canning and kegging. Finished products, produced using fresh juice fermented at Dowd s Lane include: Bulmers Original Cider, Magners Original Cider, 6

7 EMS Ref. 18 Rev. 3 Page 1 of 1 Date: 04/11/2008 Section 1.3 Environmental Policy C&C Group produce and deliver alcoholic beverages for the national and international consumer markets. This Environmental Policy applies to the both the Dowds lane and Annerville sites. The Company is committed to prevention of pollution, compliance with applicable environmental legislation and to continuous improvement to meet defined standards of environmental performance. Suppliers and Contractors are encouraged to adopt a similar approach.this policy, and relevant environmental information, is communicated to all persons working for or on behalf of the organisation, and is available to the public.in recognition of its Environmental Impact, the Company has established a framework for setting and reviewing Environmental objectives and targets. Key elements of the framework are as follows; Wastewater Treatment C&C Group operate to an IPPC licence. The company s wastewater treatment plant ensures treated wastewater meets the criteria outlined in the IPPC licence. Water Use Reduction Water is sourced and used responsibly. Water conservation is a key company objective. Solid Waste Reduction The companie s strategy for waste management is to prevent, minimise, reuse and recycle. All wastes, are handled and disposed of in accordance with legislation and best prevailing industry practice. Energy Reduction The company is committed to energy reduction. Energy awareness programmes are conducted on an annual basis. Air Emissions Emissions to the air of gas (including greenhouse gases), odours, vapours and noise are monitored in accordance with conditions of IPPC licence. The environmental impact of company owned or subcontracted transport is monitored and minimised. Signed: Signed: Aidan Murphy Denis Hayes Managing Director Technical Director Date: Date: 7

8 Section 1.4 Environmental Management Organisation Structure Managing Director Technical Director Environmental Manager Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator * 1 Environmental Operator x 2 Environmental Technologist 8

9 Section 2.0 Summary Information 2.1 AER Summary Table Summary Of Emissions Company Bulmers Ltd Address Dowd's Lane, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary Contact Name Suzanne Shine Telephone GPS Co-ordinates (4N,4E) IPC Register Number P IPC Class 7.00 IPPC Class N/A Number of full time staff equivalents 500 NACE CODES D A Process Emissions to Waters If Emissions to Waters do not apply to your license, please tick here Indicate Yes if emissions are to: Freshwater or Sewer or Sea No Yes No Parameter Unit Max. Licensed Emission per year Volume M 3 /yr Suspended Solids Kg/yr settleable solids BOD Kg/yr COD Kg/yr Total Dissolved Solids Kg/yr Not Applicable Total Nitrogen Kg/yr Not Analysed 9

10 Phosphate Kg/yr Not Analysed Toxicity Max. TU Not Applicable Hg Kg/yr Limit for Total Metals Only defined Cd Kg/yr Limit for Total Metals Only defined Pb Kg/yr Limit for Total Metals Only defined Cr Kg/yr Limit for Total Metals Only defined As Kg/yr Limit for Total Metals Only defined Zn Kg/yr Limit for Total Metals Only defined Cu Kg/yr Limit for Total Metals Only defined Ni Kg/yr Limit for Total Metals Only defined % Compliance % Number of samples Emissions to air If Emissions to Air do not apply to your license, please tick here Parameter Unit Max. Licensed Emission per year Particulates Kg/yr Not Applicable Sox Kg/yr Not Applicable Nox Kg/yr Not Applicable Co2 Kg/yr Not Applicable TA Luft Class I Kg/yr Not Applicable TA Luft Class II Kg/yr Not Applicable TA Luft Class III Kg/yr Not Applicable Total Organic (as C) Kg/yr Not Applicable Non-Methane VOC Kg/yr Not Applicable Ammonia Kg/yr Not Applicable Total Heavy Metals Kg/yr Not Applicable % Compliance % Number of samples 10

11 Boiler Emissions to air If Boiler Emissions do not apply to your license, please tick here Parameter Unit Max. Licensed Emission per year Dust Kg/yr N/A N/A SOx MG/M3 N/A NOx MG/M3 N/A CO2 % N/A CO MG/M3 N/A Energy Usage Energy Consumption Sulphur Content Unit Heavy Fuel Oil M 3 /yr Light Fuel Oil M 3 /yr Natural Gas M 3 /yr N/A 0 N/A N/A Electricity MWhr Coal Kg/yr Environmental Complaints Complaints received Complaints requiring corrective action Categories of complaint Odour Noise Water Air Procedural Miscellaneous

12 Water Unit On-site groundwater use m 3 /yr On-site surface water use m 3 /yr Municipal water use m 3 /yr Accreditation EMAS (Yes/No) No ISO Series (Yes/No) Yes Certification Pending (Yes/No) No 12

13 Section 2.2 Boiler Combustion Efficiency Summary Emission Point Reference Numbers Bulmers Dowd s Lane A3 1 Burner Type: YGNIS Burner: Nu Way The Dowds Lane Boiler has not been operational and no emissions test was carried out in Emissions Test result BURNER: NU-WAY Test 1 Test 2 Test 3 Average emission % Effn O CO NOX SO CO Note : Boiler not in use in

14 Section 2.3 Carbon Dioxide Emissions to Atmosphere Summary Area/ Process Tonnes Tonnes Tonnes Tonnes Fermentation (Tonnes per Year) CO 2 Cumulative Emissions Summary (Tonnes per Year) Note: CO 2 is a by-product of fermentation. The method of calculation of CO 2 emissions is outlined in the Pollution Emissions Register Report (Section 3.5). 14

15 Section 2.4 Emissions to Sewer Summary Emission Reference Point: DL-1 Parameter Emissions to Sewer Summary Table Actual Emissions Actual Emissions Actual Emissions Actual Emissions Licensed Emissions As per IPC Licence Volume (m 3 ) Temperature <40 0 C <40 0 C 40 <40 0 C <40 0 C ph COD (Kg) Settled BOD (Kg) Settleable Solids (Kg) Sulphates (as SO 4 ) (Kg) Detergents (as MBAS) (Kg) Fats, oils and grease (Kg) Ammonia (as N) (Kg) Orthophosphate (as P) (Kg) Total Metals (Kg) Lead (as Pb) (Kg) Zinc (as Zn) (Kg) Mercury (as Hg) (Kg) Chromium (as Cr) (Kg) Copper (as Cu) (Kg) Nickel (as Ni) (Kg) Cadmium (as Cd) (Kg) % Compliance Number of Samples Notes: 1. Schedule 2(i) Emission to Sewer Limits were revised by the EPA on 28 May List of metals agreed with the EPA. Concentration limits for individual metals not specified. 15

16 Section 2.5 Emissions to Sewer Non Compliance Summary There were no exceedances of the licence limits in January to December

17 Section 2.6 Waste Management Summary Waste Management Summary 2008 EWC Code HAZ (Yes/ No) Description of Waste Quantity (Tonnes / Annum) Method of Disposal / Recovery Location of Disposal / Recovery Name of Waste Disposal / Recovery Contractor (If applicable) Licence/Permit Reference for Treatment Facility No Apple Leaf Waste 3.2 R0 Disposal as landspread (b) Off-site Ireland (b) Approved Landbanks Co. Kilkenny/ Farm relief Services WCP KK No General Waste 9.24 R3-Recycling/Reclamation of organic substance which are not used as solvents (b) Off-site Ireland Mr. Binman, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary WCP/KK/022/02 17

18 Section 2.6 Waste Management Summary Total Waste Management Summary Waste Total quantity of waste produced in calendar year (Tonnes) total quantity of waste disposed of on-site total quantity of waste disposed of off-site total quantity of waste recovered on-site total quantity of waste recovered off-site Quantity of non-hazardous waste produced in calendar year quantity of non-hazardous waste disposed of on-site quantity of non-hazardous waste disposed of off-site quantity of non-hazardous waste recovered on-site quantity of non-hazardous waste recovered off-site Quantity of hazardous waste produced in calendar year (Tonnes) quantity of hazardous waste disposed of on-site quantity of hazardous waste disposed of off-site quantity of hazardous waste recovered on-site quantity of hazardous waste recovered off-site

19 Section 2.7 Land Spreading Summary Type Recovery Unit Application Quantity (Tonnes) Apple Waste Farm Relief Landspreading The skip containing apple leaf waste is transferred from Dowd s Lane to a larger collection skip located at Bulmers main site in Annerville. Mr. Binman (WCP/KK/070/03), carries out the transfer operation between the two sites. The waste is combined with the apple leaf waste from the apple crushing operation on site in Annerville. The waste is ultimately land spread, on approved land banks, in accordance with a Nutrient Management Plan by Landfeeds Environmental. 19

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21 Section 2.8 Organic Waste Summary Organic Waste Register Summary Type EWC Code Recovery Agent Waste Collection Permit Application Quantity (Tonnes) Apple Leaf Waste Farm Relief WCP KK Land spreading

22 Section 2.9 Noise Monitoring Summary Location: Apple Crushing Plant Daytime Ambient Noise Measurement (db) Year 2008 Time Period (Mins.) Location L (Aeq) L (A10) L (A90) NML NML NML NML Night time Ambient Noise Measurement (db) Time Period (Mins.) Location L (Aeq) L (A10) L (A90) NML NML NML NML

23 Section 2.10 Surface Water Monitoring Summary Discharge to Surface Water Monitoring Summary Emission Reference Point: Not applicable Discharge Monitoring Point: Not applicable There is no separate discharge of surface water from the Dowd s Lane site. All surface water is collected inside the plant and directed to the effluent storage tanks, where it is discharged in combination with the site effluent. 23

24 Section 2.11 Groundwater Monitoring Summary There are no in-use production wells or groundwater monitoring points on the Dowd s Lane site. 24

25 Section 2.12 Agency Monitoring and Reporting In Autumn 2008, the EPA carried out an announced site inspection at Dowd s Lane. There were no non-compliances identified. No site inspection report was issued by the EPA following the inspection. Issues highlighted during audit were actioned. 25

26 Section 2.13 Environmental Incident Summary Non-compliances 2008 Date Description Emiss ions to Sewer Noise Non Compliance Category Monitor Equipment Discharge to Surface Water Environmental Complaint Total 2008 None

27 Section 2.14 Environmental Complaints Summary Date Environmental Complaints Summary Total Number of Complaints Complaint Type Noise Odour Waste Pollution Investigation Complete Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable Report Issued Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable 27

28 Section 2.15 Energy Consumption Summary Resource Natural Gas (m 3 / year) Electricity (MWH / year)

29 Section 2.16 Water Consumption Summary Water Source 2004 m 3 per year 2005 m 3 per year 2006 m 3 per year 2007 m 3 per year 2008 m3 per year Municipal Supply m 3 / year

30 Bulmers and Grants of Ireland Ltd 2008 Objectives and Targets Register (Ref ) EMP CODE EMP 01 OBJECTIVE CODE OBJ 01B OBJECTIVE TITLE Reduce well water consumption and the generation of wastewater. TARGET 10% reduction in well water usage per million Liters produced by year-end Well-Water Usage: 3100m 3 /million litres produced START DATE January 2008 REVIEW DATE Monthly RESPONSIBILITY S.Shine 2008 Target: 2700m 3 / million litres produced. EMP 02 OBJ 01C OBJ 03B Reduce costs of non-conformances in WWTP. Reduce Towns Water usage. 10% reduction in cost of non-conformances in WWTP for year Cost: 5, Target: 5,202 Reduce towns water consumption by 5% for 2008 vs January 2008 January 2008 Monthly Monthly S.Shine P.Morrissey 2007 Town Water Usage: 273 m 3 /million litres produced 2008 Target : 170 m 3 /million litres produced EMP 03/04 EMP 03 OBJ 03A OBJ04A Reduce waste sent to landfill for Bulmers. Reduce disposal and recycling costs. 14% reduction in waste to landfill per million Litres of Bulmers product produced vs Waste to Landfill: 1.75 Tonnes / Million Litres 2008 Target: 1.30 Tonnes/Million Litres 20% reduction in glass per million litres of bottled product in 2008 vs January 2008 January 2008 Monthly Monthly P.Morrissey P.Morrissey (2007: 18,598 Kg / Million Litres Produced) 2008 Target: 15,000 Kg/Million Litres Produced Page 1 Issue Date: 23/01/08 Rev1

31 Bulmers and Grants of Ireland Ltd 2008 Objectives and Targets Register (Ref ) EMP 03/4 OBJ04A Reduce cardboard disposal and recycling costs. Introduce measures so as not to exceed 2007 waste volumes for cardboard. (2007: 4056 Kgs Cardboard per Million Litres Produced) January 2008 Monthly P.Morrissey EMP 03 OBJ04A Reduce plastic disposal and recycling costs. Introduce measures so as not to exceed 2007 waste volumes for plastic. (2007: 981 Kgs plastic per Million litres Produced) January 2008 Monthly P.Morrissey EMP 05 OBJ04B Reduce aluminium disposal and recycling costs. 5% reduction in aluminium per million litres of canned and bottled product in 2008 vs January 2008 Monthly S.Shine, (2007: Kgs of Aluminium Recycled per Million litres Produced) 2008 Target: Kgs of Aluminium Recycled per Million litres Produced OBJ 04D Reduce hazardous waste costs 2008 hazardous waste costs not to exceed 5, Costs: 5, January 2008 Monthly S.Shine EMP 06 OBJ 05A Reduce Energy consumption 12% reduction in energy consumption for 2008 vs for product produced January 2008 Monthly P.Morrissey 2007: kwh used per million litres produced. EMP 06 OBJ 05B CO 2 Recovery Project 2008 Target: 220,000kWh per million litres produced. Recover CO 2 produced by fermentations to be reused for product-filling and addition to maturing cider. January 2008 March 2008 G. Foxe Page 2 Issue Date: 23/01/08 Rev1

32 Bulmers and Grants of Ireland Ltd 2008 Objectives and Targets Register (Ref ) EMP 06 OBJ 05C Biogas Recovery Project Utilise Biogas generated in the WWTP as fuel for running of boilers in main plant. January 2007 December 2008 F.Doheney OBJ 06A Introduce a site wide effective Environmental Awareness Training programme. Enhance environmental awareness training within operations. Ensure 70% of people within operations will have received ISO Awareness Training and job specific training by Dec January 2008 December 2008 P.Morrissey Page 3 Issue Date: 23/01/08 Rev1

33 Bulmers Ltd. Environmental Management Programme EMP01 Reduce wellwater consumption and the generation of wastewater Significant Aspect: Wellwater Usage. Owner: Michael Herlihy. Department/Area(s): Site Wide. Process/Activity: All Activities. Objective: Reduce Wellwater Consumption. (OBJ 01A) Target: 5% reduction in wellwater consumption Versus Actions Responsible Party Schedule Performance Monitoring Identify areas, operations, processes or machinery that contribute to significant water usage. P.Morrissey / J. Burton Ongoing N/A Implement production shutdown procedure. Site water system has been mapped to give clearer picture of where water is being used. D.Perry October 2007 Dalkia verifying procedure effectiveness. C.Jones November 2007 N/A (UK. Engineering) Identify suitable locations for the installation of 14 new flowmeters, which will improve knowledge of water usage. P.Morrissey / J. Burton January 2008 N/A Daily wellwater usage is recorded and reported to all section managers twice weekly. Assess possibility of recycling water used in certain operations.i.e. from bottle rinsers, bottle washers etc. P.Morrissey September 2007 N/A S.Shine, J.Burton, P.Morrissey December 2007 Analyse COD and ph of process discharge. Issue Date:

34 Bulmers Ltd. Environmnetal Management Programme EMP03. Reduce Town Water Usage Significant Aspect: Townwater Usage Owner: Suzanne Shine Department/Area(s): Site Wide. Process/Activity: All Activities. Objective: Reduce Town water Consumption (OBJ 03A) Target: Reduce Town Water consumption by 10% Versus Actions Responsible Party Schedule Performance Monitoring Wellwater is now being used in the boilers instead of town water. S.Thompson Ongoing N/A A well has been installed in the WWTP, which has offset the use of town water. Town water usage is being monitored and being reported to all section managers. S.Shine November 2007 N/A S.Slattery / S.Shine Monthly N/A Issue Date : 06/01/08

35 Bulmers Ltd. Environmental Mangement Programme EMP04 Reduce waste sent to landfill from Bulmers Significant Aspect: Waste to Landfill Owner: Suzanne Shine Department/Area(s): Site Wide. Process/Activity: All Activities Objective:Reduce waste sent to landfill. Target: 5% reduction in waste sent to landfill. OBJ 04A Actions Responsible Party Schedule Performance Monitoring Initiated site-wide environmental auditing. Audit findings are communicated to section managers to seek improvement. All contractors have to supply an EMP for all projects ongoing. EMP include scope of works and provisions for waste management. Signs and labels have been placed on all bins, skip, crushers, balers etc. M.Herlihy / S.Shine / P.Morrissey Monthly All areas are scored on relevant environmental aspects. P.Morrissey Ongoing N/A P.Morrissey November 2007 N/A Page 1 10/11/2010

36 Bulmers Ltd. Environmental Management Plan EMP07 Reduce hazardous waste Significant Aspect: Hazardous Waste Owner: Suzanne Shine Department/Area(s): Site Wide. Process/Activity: All Activities. Objective: Reduce hazardous waste. (OBJ 07A) Target: Reduce Hazardous Waste Costs by 10% Actions Responsible Party Schedule Performance Monitoring Change from 25kg Drums of chemicals to IBCs. This will reduce cost of removal of contaminated containers. All empty Biocel drums on site are now returned to Biocel. All drums with residue remaining are also returned to Biocel. Updated Chemical approval Procedure has been implemented site-wide S.Shine January 2007 N/A S.Shine July 2007 N/A. S.Shine November 2007 N/A

37 Bulmers Ltd. Environmental Management Programme EMP08 Energy Usage Significant Aspect: Energy Usage Owner: Patrick Morrissey Department/Area(s): Site Wide. Process/Activity: All Activities Objective: Reduce Energy Consumption Target: 5% reduction in energy consumption. OBJ 08A Actions Responsible Party Schedule Performance Monitoring Assemble energy conservation team with members from all departments. M.Herlihy / P.Morrissey November 2007 Team to meet on a monthly basis. ESBIE gave presentation on the EnergyTracking system, which will record, and breakdown by area all energy usage on site. G.Fox/ M.Herlihy/ P.Morrissey November 2007 N/A Energy awareness programme ongoing in all offices. Energy audit carried out in offices after hours to investigate how many computers, lights, and office equipment is left on after office hours. S.Shine/P.Morrissey November 2007 N/A 2008 Energy Awareness Calendars to be given to all office staff. Calendars will include tips for conserving energy. S.Shine/P.Morrissey December 2007 N/A Page 1 10/11/2010

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