As part of the continuing effort to build upon current environmental initiatives, the Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) has instituted a policy for managing port operations with consideration for best environmental practices and procedures.
While the GPA has completed several environmental projects over the years, the purpose of the Environmental Policy is to formalise guidance as to how the port will operate with respect to the environment.
“Efficient cargo movement is our job, and this policy establishes the framework by which we will evaluate our operations and determine how we can operate in an even more environmentally-friendly manner,” said Doug Marchand, GPA’s executive director.
“As our environmental programs evolve at our facilities, this new policy will be considered in present and future decisions.”
The GPA is one of five North American ports chosen to participate in the Environmental Management System program sponsored by the American Association of Port Authorities.
GPA’s new policy states that the port authority will meet or exceed environmental regulations; measure and continually improve performance; minimise pollution from port operations; and communicate its performance to the community.
While the GPA has completed several environmental projects over the years, the purpose of the Environmental Policy is to formalise guidance as to how the port will operate with respect to the environment.
“Efficient cargo movement is our job, and this policy establishes the framework by which we will evaluate our operations and determine how we can operate in an even more environmentally-friendly manner,” said Doug Marchand, GPA’s executive director.
“As our environmental programs evolve at our facilities, this new policy will be considered in present and future decisions.”
The GPA is one of five North American ports chosen to participate in the Environmental Management System program sponsored by the American Association of Port Authorities.
GPA’s new policy states that the port authority will meet or exceed environmental regulations; measure and continually improve performance; minimise pollution from port operations; and communicate its performance to the community.