Environment Policy

Commitment to Responsible Environmental Management

Sydney Ports Corporation is committed to protect and preserve port land in Sydney Harbour, Botany Bay, Enfield and Cooks River. The corporation also recognizes that activities within the ports must be carried out in accordance with sound commercial practice. Our Environmental Policy covers the following sections:

Compliance with Health, Safety and Environmental Laws

Ensuring compliance with health, safety and environmental laws are adhered to, whilst taking corrective action when deficiencies are detected.

Port Use Planning

All development within the ports is managed by the corporation to optimize efficiency, while minimising the risk to and impact of that development on the ports and their surrounding communities.

Safe Handling of Materials

As the administrator of all dangerous goods legislation for the ports, Sydney Ports Corporation implements regulations diligently to achieve safe and efficient handling of cargo, with due regard to potential environmental sensitivity.

Minimise Resource Usage

The corporation minimizes the use of raw materials, toxic substances, energy, water and other resources and encourages other port users to adopt a similar policy.

Immediate Response to Incidents

Sydney Ports Corporation maintains emergency procedures response equipment and trained personnel. The corporation requires that all incidents within the ports’ boundaries be reported immediately by port users. The corporation’s personnel are available 24 hours a day to respond to any incident.

Training Program

The corporation continues to develop training programs and exercises to maintain a high level of environmental,  safety awareness and emergency preparedness.

Cooperation

The corporation co-operates with other regulatory authorities, its contractors, tenants and other port users to uphold its responsibilities.

Continual Improvement

Sydney Ports Corporation sets strategies and implements actions to continually improve its safety and environmental performance.