Sustainability and Environmental Stewardship. Environment

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1 Sustainability and Environmental Stewardship Economy Douglas J. Sereno Deputy Chief Harbor Engineer Program Management Environment Sustainable Development Society American Association of Port Authorities Ft. Lauderdale, FL January 10, 2007

2 Introduction Economy Sustainable Development Environment Society Environment Drivers for Port Sustainability Green Port Policy Overview Sustainability at the Port of Long Beach Environmental Initiatives Characteristics of the Environmental Aspect of Sustainability

3 Primary Driver: Trade Growth

4 Challenges to Growth as Drivers for Sustainability Constrained Capacity Limited Land Area for Expansion Infrastructure Limitations and Deterioration Capital to Finance Expansion Environmental Impacts Community Opposition Challenges to License to Operate

5 Port s Response to Growth Efficiency Improvements Capital Improvements Revised EIR Processes Environmental Mitigations Green Port Policy

6 Green Port Policy Environmental Policies Protect the community from harmful side effects of Port operations Distinguish Port as leader in environmental stewardship and compliance Promote sustainability Employ best available technology to minimize environmental impacts Engage and educate the community AIR WATER WILDLIFE SOIL/ SEDIMENT SUSTAINABILITY COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT Goal/Metric/ Programs Goal/Metric/ Programs Goal/Metric/ Programs Goal/Metric/ Programs Goal/Metric/ Programs Goal/Metric/ Programs

7 What Is Sustainability to the Port of Long Beach? Environment Economy Sustainable Development Society Triple Bottom Line Economic Benefit Environmental Stewardship Social Responsibility Sustainability is an understanding and appreciation that long-term economic vitality is fundamentally tied to community integrity and to our ability to protect and preserve the earth for now and for future generations. POLB Sustainability Task Force

8 Environmental Initiatives Clean Air Action Plan Green Flag Vessel Speed Reduction Incentive Program Green Leases Cold Ironing Engineering Design EMS External Collaborations

9 Clean Air Action Plan Planning and Environmental Affairs 5-year joint port (POLB/POLA) plan minimize health risk reduce emissions from port operations Prepared jointly with EPA, CARB and AQMD Three levels of standards San Pedro Bay individual projects individual sources (trucks, vessels, rail, harbor craft, cargo handling equipment) Expected 2011 reductions vs. no plan 47% DPM 45% NOx 52% SOx

10 Green Flag Program Trade Relations Green Flag Vessel Speed Reduction Incentive Program BHC approved in knot speed limit within 20 miles of the Port Special Green Flag Recognition $2.2 million/yr discounted dockage rates Compliance 65% in 2005 Near 90% by the end of % compliance reduces NOx by 550 tons/yr

11 Green Leases Real Estate Services SSA/Matson Pier C Vessel emission reduction Cold ironing, low sulfur fuel or alternate technology Terminal Equipment CARB fuels & EPA off-road diesel standards Appointment System & Virtual Container Yard LEED new building standard ITS Pier G Vessel emission reduction Cold ironing, low sulfur fuel or alternate technology Terminal Equipment CARB fuels & EPA off-road diesel standards Appointment system & extended gate hours

12 Cold Ironing Engineering Substitution of shore power for ship onboard electrical generation at dock Key measure of CAAP British Petroleum Pier T Liquid Bulk Terminal (under construction) Matson/SSA Pier C Container Terminal (in design) ITS Pier G Container Terminal (in design)

13 Engineering Design EMS Engineering 2 nd Round AAPA/GETF EMS Assistance Project Engineering Design fenceline Targeting environmental risk during construction and operations air emissions stormwater contaminated materials LEED building standards Green plans and specifications energy conservation water conservation waste reduction sustainable materials

14 External Collaborations Port Tenant Relationships supply chain environmental impacts Community Relationships Green Port Open House transparency on-line air monitoring public input on CAAP Strategic Relationships Industry partners Government agencies Academic institutions

15 Eco-Efficiency Efficiency as a Surrogate for Environmental Stewardship Eco-Efficiency: The Business Link to Sustainable Development Livio DeSimone & Frank Popoff (quoted by Bob Willard, The Sustainability Advantage) Reduce the material intensity of goods and services Reduce the energy intensity of goods and services Reduce toxic dispersion Enhance material recyclability Maximize sustainable use of renewable resources Extend product durability Increase the service intensity of products

16 Port-wide Sustainability Training Sustainability Task Force All Board members, executive management and staff trained in the principles and definitions of sustainability Employees need to own the initiative Sustainability flows from top to bottom to top again. In addition to programs, sustainability must be in the process as well.

17 Is It Working? The Triple Bottom Line means that every project at the Port, every action is assessed by its contributions to the economy, the environment and the community at large. All of these elements must make a positive contribution for us to achieve a successful Triple Bottom Line. Doris Topsy-Elvord President, Board of Harbor Commissioners