As a commercial port operator, Darwin
Port Corporation plays a pivotal role
in the Northern Territory's future growth
and provides a gateway which links Australia's
trade, communication, transport and logistic
networks to those of South East Asia and
beyond.
Due consideration of the environmental
setting is also essential to ensure a
high level of environmental performance.
Through continual improvement of our systems,
and an appreciation of the community needs
and the values attached to the natural
and physical resources of the region,
the Corporation will promote, assist and
facilitate the use and development of
the Port in an environmentally sustainable
manner for the benefit of present and
future generations.
To achieve this Darwin Port Corporation
will:
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In conjunction with other accountable
parties, give due regard to environmental
concerns in all facets of Port planning,
development and operation in accordance
with all applicable environmental laws,
policies and regulations;
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Develop and maintain systems to identify
and minimise the risk of environmental
harm from Port development and operation;
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Minimize pollution resulting from port
development and operation:
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Develop and maintain a framework which
sets environmental objectives and targets
consistent with the Corporation's activities
and services;
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Maintain a high level of environmental
management through the development and
implementation of environmental monitoring,
and measuring programs associated with
Port development and operation;
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Communicate to staff, community and
interested parties, the Corporation's
progress in meeting the targets defined
in our Environmental Management System
(EMS); and,
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Through continual improvement of the
Corporations EMS, provide a platform
for environmental sustainability in
all facets of our activities and services.
Darwin Port Corporation will hold employees,
contractors and those otherwise engaged
by the Corporation accountable for the
implementation of this Environmental Policy.
This Policy will be reviewed annually
to ensure the policy is consistent with
community and stakeholder expectations,
and reflects the nature of port activities
and services.
Barry Berwick Endorsed by DPC Board
Chief Executive Officer March 2002
May 2002
