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1 Irish Country Meats Navan Annual Environmental Report 2009

2 Index 1 Introduction 2 Environmental Policy 3 Site Description 4 Summary Information 4.1 Emission to Sewer 4.2 Emissions to Water 4.3 Waste Management 4.4 Annual Organic Waste Analysis 5 Energy and Water Consumption Summary 6 Environmental Incidents and Complaints 7 Environmental Management 7.1 Environmental Management Programme Objectives and Targets Environmental Management Programme Reports

3 1. Introduction Site: Irish Country Meats Location: Mullaghboy Industrial Estate Navan, Co. Meath. Licence Reg. No.: PO Plant Manager: Mr. James Smyth Environmental Manager: David O Rourke

4 2.Environmental Policy Our company s Environmental Policy is governed by our core value of quality in all aspects of our operations. We aim to achieve excellence in environmental management and have developed this policy in recognition of our responsibilities to think globally and act locally in relation to the environment. In particular Irish Country Meats will : Ensure that environmental factors are integrated into business decisions. Use renewable resources where possible, and conserve natural resources where renewable resources are not available. Ensure that emissions arising from this activity will meet and,where appropriate exceed the requirements of all relevant legislation and where no regulation exists the company will consider setting its own standards. Promote recycling and the use of recycled materials, whilst reducing consumption of materials wherever practicable. Design energy efficiency into new processes, operations and buildings and manage energy wisely in all operations. Minimise waste in all operations. Work with our suppliers to minimise the impact of our operations on the environment through a quality purchasing policy where possible. Include environmental issues in company training programmes and encourage the implementation of sound environmental practices. Operate a Public Information Programme to make information on the environmental performance of our company available to the public. Monitor and review progress in the implementation of our Environmental Management Programme and publish an environmental performance report on an annual basis. Provide the necessary resources to ensure that, where possible, the environmental objectives and targets set by the company are achieved

5 3.Site Description Irish Country Meats, Navan is involved in the slaughter of sheep and lambs to produce sheep and lamb meat, and the boning of some beef carcasses. The normal operating hours of the activity are 7.00a.m. to 4.30p.m.Monday to Friday. The activity involves a number of separate processes: Sheep Processing Livestock intake Processing Carcass Dressing Dispatch Boning of Lamb carcasses Intake of beef carcasses Butchering Packing Dispatch. The number of employees at this established activity is 100.

6 4.Summary Information The Following table is a Summary of all emissions and waste arising on site.

7 4.1.Emissions to Sewer Summary Period: January 2009 December 2009 SE-1 Licence Emission Limit no greater than the following BOD COD Suspended Solids Phosphorus Ammonia Oils Fats & Greases Flow / Day Flow / Hr 100mg/l 1,500mg/l 250mg/l 8mg/l 40mg/l 30mg/l 240m3/ day 12.5m3 / hr

8 Irish Country Meats Navan Emissions to Sewer SE-1/ 2009 Month Flow/M3/ Month COD Avg/mg/l COD Mass/kg S/SOLID Avg/mg/l S/SOLID Mass/kg January February March April May June July August September October November December Totals 36,391 7,

9 Month BOD Avg/mg/l BOD Mass/kg NH3 Avg/mg/l NH3 Mass/kg Phosphor us Avg/mg/l Phosphorus Mass/kg OFG Avg/mg/l OFG Mass/kg January February March April May June July August September October November December Totals

10 4.2 Emissions to Surface Water Surface Water Discharge Monitoring Emission Point Ref. No. : SW1& SW2 (as indicated on Drawing No. 625/8c of IPC application) The following table shows the samples taken from the Surface water drains and the results of analysis carried out. SW-1 Date PH BOD Ammonia Chloride 22/1/ /1/ /2/ /3/ /7/ /7/ /11/ SW-2 Date PH BOD Ammonia Chloride 5/3/ /7/

11 4.3 Waste Management Summary Period: January December 2009

12 Kill No. 402,163 January February March April May June July August September October November December Total Tonnage Category 1 S.R.M& Offal Waste 2009 Disposal Category 3 Offal Category 2 Blood Grass / Sludge Midland Waste/ Domestic Rubbis Weight / ton Weight / ton Weight / ton Weight / ton Weight / ton Recycled Cardboar d Weight / ton ,646 1, ,

13 Category 3 Material EWC Code Recovery Contractor : College Proteins Monery, Co. Cavan Category 1 Material EWC Code Recovery Contractor : College Proteins Nobber Co. Meath Category 2 Material EWC Code Recovery Contractor : College Proteins Nobber Co. Meath Sludge/Grass EWC Code Disposal Contractor : Clongille Farm Wilkinstown Co. Meath General Refuse EWC Code Disposal Contractor : Midland Waste Knockharley, Kentstown Co. Meath Recycled Cardboard EWC Code Recovery Contractor : Midland Waste Proudstown Rd., Navan,

14 4.4 Annual Organic Waste Analysis Samples Analysed on the 15 th January 2009 by Euro Environmental Annual Waste Analysis of Grass Test Parameter Method of Analysis Result Units % Dry Matter SOP % TKN SOP104 3,946 Mg/Kg as N Phosphorus SOP301 1,748 Mg/Kg as P Potassium SOP Mg/Kg as K Annual Waste Analysis of Sludge Test Parameter Method of Analysis Result Units % Dry Matter SOP % TKN SOP104 8,389 Mg/Kg as N Phosphorus SOP301 1,961 Mg/Kg as P Potassium SOP Mg/Kg as K

15 5 Energy and Water Consumption ENERGY Water m 3 44,420 41,114 33,800 Gas m 3 151, , ,417 ElectricityUnit s

16 6 Environmental Incidents & Complaints Summary of Complaints & Incidents Total Number of complaints in relation to malodour was 2

17 7.0 Environmental Management 7.1 Environmental Management Programme Report 2009 Objective: To reduce energy costs and increase recycling of waste To reduce the amount of water and energy used by a minimum of 5% and to increase the amount of cardboard and plastic recycled Time Frame: December 2010 Achievement: Sustainable Energy Ireland carried out an Energy Efficiency Audit in This was an in depth report with recommendations on energy saving in the following areas a. ESB Usage Reductions b. Gas Reductions c. Water Usage Reductions d. Refrigeration Usage Reduction This is an on going process and the exact amount of Energy Reduction will be quantified at the end of 2010 Greenstar have been contracted to remove all municipal waste & recyclable cardboard/ plastic from April Part of the agreement was that Greenstar would Audit the site and will help with the recommendations & implementation of further segregation of waste streams.

18 7.2 Objectives and Targets 2010 Section Objective Target Time Frame 005 To reduce energy costs and increase recycling of waste To Reduce the amount of water and energy used by a minimum of 5% and to increase the amount of cardboard and plastic recycled December 2010

19 7.3 Environmental Management Programme 2009/10

20 Document : ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME Title : PURPOSE,SCOPE AND RESPONSIBILTY Revision No. : 0 Issue No. : 1 Section : 003 Issued : 10/3/09 Issued by : David O Rourke Page : 1 of 1 PURPOSE The purpose of the Environmental Management Programme is to ensure that the objectives and targets set by Irish Country Meats, are supported by a realistic programme which is implemented throughout the organisation. SCOPE Irish Country Meats, Navan shall establish and maintain documented environmental objectives and targets. When establishing and reviewing objectives, Irish Country Meats shall consider : Compliance with conditions and schedules of their IPPC Licence. Technological options. Financial,operational and business requirements. Views of interested parties as represented by Public Complaints. Objectives and targets shall be consistent with the environmental policy, including the commitment to prevention of pollution. RESPONSIBILITY The Plant Manager is responsible for this Environmental Management Programme.

21 Document : ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME Title : STRUCTURE Revision No. : 0 Issue No. : 1 Section : 004 Issued : 10/3/09 Issued by : David O Rourke Page : 1 of 1 The Environmental Management Programme details the Objectives and Targets of Irish Country Meats and their method of achievement. This document details how the programme will function over the coming year. The structure of the Environmental Management Programme sets out the following information for each objective : Title of Objective This states the title of the objective. Specific Target / Targets This states the individual projects that are carried out to achieve the overall target. Reason for Objective This section highlights the environmental, operational and financial benefit of the objective. Programme This section describes the methodology employed to achieve the objective and target. Responsibility This section details who has designated responsibility for the objective. Time Frame This section sets a time frame within which the specific targets should be completed.

22 Document : ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME Title : Concreting part of the WWTP Revision No. : 0 Issue No. : 1 Section : 005 Issued : 10/3/09 Issued by : David O Rourke Page : 1 of 1 OBJECTIVE To reduce the amount of energy and water used on site & to reduce the amount of waste sent to landfill SPECIFIC TARGET To help reduce wastage of energy and excess municipal waste REASON FOR OBJECTIVE - To in crease environmental awareness - To help reduce energy costs PROGRAMME 1. Obtain current amounts of energy used and waste sent to landfill 2. Prepare a report of all energy that could be saved and waste that could be recovered for recycling 3. Instigate a programme over a realistic time frame to reduce energy/ waste RESPONSIBILITY 1. Environmental Manager 2. All Supervisors 3. General Manager Time Frame December 2010

23 7.4 Reports A. A Copy of the PRTR for 2008 is attached to the above Hard Copy of the AER but is not available on PDF Format

Irish Country Meats Navan

Irish Country Meats Navan Annual Environmental Report 2008 Index 1 Introduction 2 Environmental Policy 3 Site Description 4 Summary Information 4.1 Emission to Sewer 4.2 Emissions to Water 4.3 Waste Management