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The Green Port: Blazing an The Green Port: Blazing an Environmental TrailEnvironmental TrailInternational Seminar on Brazilian Port Sector International Seminar on Brazilian Port Sector Nov. 25, 2008 -- Nov. 25, 2008 -- Brasilia
Mario CorderoMario CorderoLong Beach Board of Harbor CommissionersLong Beach Board of Harbor Commissioners
The Green Port
Why the Green Port?
We’re growing.
It’s the right
thing to do.
We’re a part of this community.
The Green Port
What’s our commitment?
The Green Port Policy:
1. Protect the community from harmful environmental impacts of Port operations.
2. Distinguish the Port as a leader in environmental stewardship and compliance.
3. Promote sustainability.
4. Employ best available technology to avoid or reduce environmental impacts.
5. Engage and educate the community.
The Green Port
Business, Environmental and Community friendly – The Green Port
How are we shaping a vibrant community?
The Green Port
How are we improving air quality?
Adopted groundbreaking Clean Air Action Plan
Ban dirty diesel trucks to reduce air pollution 80% by 2012
Require cleaner cargo-handling equipment
Offer Green Flag incentives for ships to slow down in the harbor – 90+% participation
The Green Port
How are we improving air quality?
Require ships to use shoreside electricity
Pay for low-emission ship fuel
Support Marpol Annex VI and tougher IMO low-sulfur fuel standards
Use cleaner locomotives
Renewable energy sources:Solar power
The Green Port
How are we advancing technology?
Fund studies of clean air technologies:
Sock on a stack
Magnetic levitation cargo mover
LNG yard hostler
Electric trucks
Hybrid tugs
The Green Port
How are we improving water quality?
Monitor water quality
Limit storm water runoff
Treat water flows from industrial areas
Install storm water treatment devices
Water Resources Action Plan (WRAP)
The Green Port
How do we protect our wildlife?
Relocated a colony of black-crowned night herons at risk from development
Contributed $50 million to restoration of coastal wetlands
Monitor protected species
The Green Port
How do we keep our soils clean?
Remove 100% of contaminated soils on Pier A by 2010
Removed nearly 50% of all known contaminated sediments in harbor
Goal: Remove all contaminated sediments by 2010
Use contaminated sediments as construction filler to isolate from the environment
The Green Port
How do we build green?
Require clean-burning construction equipment
Build new facilities to LEED certification
Incorporate sustainable materials and native landscaping
Develop new terminals with latest environmental technology
The Green Port
What about infrastructure and facilities?
Keep storm drains clear by sweeping 432 miles of road each month
Pick up trash in water and along piers
Recycle 250 tires a year
100% of new Port vehicles low-emission, super low-emission or alternative fuels
The Green Port
How do we green our community?
Beautify local neighborhoods - more than 400 trees and shrubs planted to date
Print all publications on 50% recycled paper
Provide materials in electronic formats to reduce paper consumption
Use sustainable products and recycling at events
The Green Port
How do we encourage a green workforce?
Offer incentives for carpools and vanpools
Give free bus passes
Promote alternative work schedules to reduce commutes
Host employee sponsored clean-ups
The Green Port
What are we doing in the workplace?
Evaluate Port operations and reduce footprint through a Sustainability Committee
Use “green” guidelines in purchasing
Recycle batteries, computer toner, e-waste
Use sustainable products in cafeteria
The Green Port
The result?Air pollution expected to drop 45% in 5 years
Award-winning harbor water quality
International and national recognition for environmental leadership
Model for other ports
The Green Port
How do we know we’re on the right track?
Environmental Improvement Award (2004, 2006, 2007)
Clean Air Excellence Award (2008)
Environmental Award for Outstanding Achievement (2005)Air Quality Improvement Award (2006)
Water Quality Award for Most Improvement (2002)