2015 SUSTAINABILITY ANNUAL REPORT

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1 2015 SUSTAINABILITY ANNUAL REPORT Committed to continuous improvement by reducing our environmental impacts so that we can keep leading the way with inspired action. The Vancouver Aquarium Marine Science Centre is a non-profit society dedicated to the conservation of aquatic life.

2 S U S T A I N A B I L I T Y A N N U A L R E P O R T Statement from John Nightingale Vancouver Aquarium Marine Science Centre is dedicated to effecting the conservation of aquatic life. A real way we demonstrate this commitment is by sustainably managing our operations and facilities. This was formally put in motion in 2009 with the certification of our Environmental Management System (EMS) to the ISO standard. In 2015 our EMS drove real change from the 4,900,000L of water we saved through multipass cooling to the 257,400kg of Ocean Wise recommended feed we fed our animals to the nearly 800 students that were educated on energy conservation through the Fortis BC AquaGuide Program. What s next? In 2016 our commitment to green building will extend beyond our LEED Gold AquaQuest building (the first aquarium in the world to receive this honour) to our newest construction; the Aquarium Entrance Complex, which is the 1B phase of our Expansion and Revitalization Project. We ll integrate lifecycle thinking into our purchasing program, so we ll have a formal, documented way to evaluate the whole product lifecycle (raw material sourcing, manufacturing, packaging & transportation, use, and disposal) in our purchasing decisions. And while we are it, we ll certify our EMS system to the new ISO 14001: 2015 standard. We look forward to sharing these accomplishments with you, and more, as we work to fulfill our mission of effecting the conservation of aquatic life. John Nightingale, Ph.D. PRESIDENT & CEO Awards GREEN AWARD The AZA Green Award, established in 2011, is awarded to zoos and aquariums that recognize that being green is a good business practice, and that directly contribute to the conservation of the natural world. Applicants are judged across 10 key areas including: energy, water, waste and chemical management, as well as purchasing policy, construction, building management, awareness, and innovation. We were the first aquarium in the world to be recognized with such an award a significant achievement. 1

3 Our Commitment We are committed to continually improving by reducing our environmental impacts so that we can keep leading the way with inspired action. Our Environmental Goals Help Others Take Action Purchase Sustainably Conserve Species Reduce Our Waste Conserve Water Manage Our Chemical Use Conserve Energy Our ISO Environmental Management System Since 2009 the Vancouver Aquarium has led the way with an ISO certified Environmental Management System. We were the first in our industry to take the leap, and have never turned back. Annually, our EMS Team sets objectives and targets to continually improve our environmental performance and drive real, meaningful change across our seven key EMS programs. This year we are pleased to report the following program highlights. Environmental Education In 2015, 787 students took part in the Fortis BC AquaGuide program. The scavenger hunt through the galleries of the Aquarium got grades 7-12 students learning about how animals use and conserve energy in their daily lives. After touring and learning, the students took their learnings home and completed online energy audits in order to become even more energy conscious. People reached through education programs EMS SCORECARD Environmental Education 38,888 51,159 71,225 78,886 77,982 Species Conservation In 2015 we continued working to integrate Ocean Wise recommended feed into our operations. By feeding the animals in our care with sustainable seafood we ensure the long-term health and stability of that feed species, as well as the greater marine ecosystem. Ocean Wise recommended species are: 1. Abundant and resilient to fishing pressure. 2. Well managed with a comprehensive management plan based on current research. 3. Harvested in a method that ensures limited bycatch on non-target and endangered species. 4. Harvested in ways that limit damage to marine or aquatic habitats and negative interactions with other species. Of the 260,000 lb of feed purchased at the Vancouver Aquarium in 2015, 99% was Ocean Wise. EMS SCORECARD Species Conservation Ocean Wise feed 92% 93% 99% ISO is an international standard for Environmental Management Systems. Since 2009, the Vancouver Aquarium has been certified to this stringent standard that requires us to be audited annually and to drive continuous environmental performance. 2

4 Sustainable Purchasing In 2015, driven by our Sustainable Purchasing Policy, we continued comprehensive assessments of our good and service suppliers to inform purchasing decisions. Good suppliers were scored against 17 metrics to determine their alignment with Aquarium values and management of environmental impacts. Service suppliers were surveyed to determine their ability to control and mitigate their environmental impacts while onsite. Waste Management Each year we work diligently to improve our facility s waste diversion rate. The waste diversion rate identifies the amount of waste being diverted away from landfill to more sustainable places like recycling depots and composting facilities. This year we composted 103,917kg of organic waste and recycled 130,125kg of recyclable material to achieve a 78% diversion rate. We didn t stop there; we also worked to reduce our greater waste footprint by installing a compost compactor to reduce compost pick-ups by 33% and save the associated greenhouse gas emissions. EMS SCORECARD Waste Management Waste Diversion Rate 72% 73% 76% 80% 78% Chemical Management In 2015, the Vancouver Aquarium introduced software to manage purchase, use, and storage of the chemicals used in its multidisciplinary departments. The software is a single repository of information for all chemicals stored onsite. Through easy access to Safety Data Sheets, Personal Protective Equipment needs, and training requirements our employees are safer. Environmental impacts are reduced because the up-to-date chemical inventory allows our Team to actively look for environmentally preferable substitutions and work to mitigate environmental risk through risk assessment procedures. Energy Conservation 2014 was a big year for our energy conservation program with the introduction of our facility-wide, energy efficient District Energy System Loop that redistributes energy among our buildings, exhibits, and habitats; helping reduce our natural gas use (used for heating) and our electricity consumption (used for cooling) saw our team build on this success by engaging a third-party engineering firm to implement a Continuous Improvement Plan. This Plan outlined opportunities to further optimize our energy system creating reductions across our operation. Electricity Consumption (kwh)/sq. ft. Natural Gas Consumption (GJ)/sq. ft. EMS SCORECARD Energy Conservation Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) LEED is a green building certification overseen by the Canadian Green Building Council (CaGBC). It recognizes leadership in energy and environmental design, and represents only 2,576 buildings in Canada. In 2006 the Vancouver Aquarium s AquaQuest building was certified LEED Gold, and in 2014/2015 its most-recent facility addition applied for LEED Gold status as well (candidate status to be confirmed in 2016). To achieve our LEED status we ve integrated rainwater collection systems, electric vehicle charging stations, native plant landscaping, materials with regional and post-consumer content, district energy system loop, and more. 3

5 Freshwater Conservation In 2015 we collaborated with the City of Vancouver to eliminate single-pass cooling in our refrigeration system. Before the change, our refrigeration system circulated water through once and then disposed of it. Now our multi-pass cooling system recirculates water allowing us to save over 4,900,000L per year and reduce our demand on this precious resource. Our Green Team In addition to the team that drives our Environmental Management System, we have a dedicated wgroup of employees and volunteers that lead our Vancouver Aquarium Green Team. Our Green Team diligently works to educate and empower the greater Vancouver Aquarium Team through workshops, lunch and learns, and direct action. In 2015 the Green Team led the following initiatives: Sustainable cleaning, sunscreen, and skin product making workshops Plastic Free July, recycling, and bike maintenance lunch & learns Vegan diet challenge, elimination of single-use water bottles and single-use sugar dispensers in the staff lounge, coupon drive to increase visitor reusable water bottle purchases, reusable coffee mug incentive for employees, Bike to Work Week, and sustainable gift exchange Green Tourism is an international sustainable tourism certification. It evaluates organizations against a diverse group of metrics from energy, waste and water efficiency to on-site measures aimed at increasing biodiversity and preserving cultural values to efforts to minimize travel impacts. Certified organizations are required to undergo regular third-party audits to ensure continued conformance. 4

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