The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority, doing business as Port Metro Vancouver, is responsible for facilitating trade through Canada’s largest port. Port Metro Vancouver has recently issued Sustainability Report for 2014 providing an overview of the port authority’s environmental, social and economic performance over the year.
The Sustainability Report explains how Port Authority will promote long-term sustainable development of the gateway up to 2050 where its target is to ”plan for the long term by tracking key drivers of change, using scenarios to challenge assumptions and identifying opportunities to integrate sustainability into busing planning process and strategic priorities. ”
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The report, which is intended to provide greater transparency and accountability in how Port Metro Vancouver conducts business, focuses on material topics across three themes – economic prosperity through trade, a healthy environment and thriving communities.
Sustainability at a glance
A sustainable gateway maintains a healthy environment focusing on healthy ecosystems, climate action and Responsible Practices. It improves air quality, advances alternative energy, and promotes energy conservation to minimize greenhouse gas emissions and protect human health
Air Emissions
Regional air quality is affected by criteria air contaminants and greenhouse gas emissions from port-related activities, many of which are heavily dependent on diesel fuel. These emissions affect local air quality and contribute to climate change
What Port Metro Vancouver does
- Provide greater transparency of port-related air emissions, especially those affecting human health or contributing to climate change.
- Accelerate the adoption of clean technology and alternative energy in port operations.
Biodiversity
The port operates in one of the most beautiful and ecologically rich regions of the world. It is critical that this ecosystem remains intact for future generations
What Port Metro Vancouver does
- Ensure port operations are conducted in a manner that protects the environment and promotes stewardship of fish and wildlife.
- Better understand and mitigate the impact of port operations on key species at risk, such as southern resident killer whales.
- Ensure infrastructure development doesn’t result in a loss of habitat and impacts on birds, fish, and ecosystem health.
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Further details may be found by reading Port Metro Vancouver’s Sustainability Report
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