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.

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Business, Environmental and Community friendly – The Green Port

How are we shaping a vibrant community?

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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

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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

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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

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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)

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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)

The Green Port

Thank You