Shoreham Port as the Competent Harbour Authority is the responsible body for conservancy, pilotage and the maintenance and sustainable development of the Port, and it recognises that it plays an important part in the economic, environmental and social life of the surrounding communities and Region.
The Board and Management Team recognise their environmental responsibilities and are committed to:
Using best endeavours to prevent pollution and minimise the impact on the environment of port operations and those of other users and tenants as far as possible and within our control by means of a programme of continuous improvement.
Implementing and developing an environmental management system which will provide a framework for the setting, monitoring and auditing of environmental objectives and targets.
Making sure our environmental programme remains appropriate and performance is satisfactory by performing regular reviews that consult and involve employees, the local community, port users and other relevant organisations.
Reporting on and publishing environmental indicators as part of an environmental management system.
Complying with applicable legislation, regulations and other standards to which we subscribe and, where practical, exceeding these requirements.
Encouraging staff, contractors and port users to consider the environment in all their activities by developing systems of work that use resources more efficiently, use fewer harmful materials and reduce waste that cannot be re-used or recycled.
Identifying potential risks and developing plans of preparedness to cope with any incident in the Port liable to cause environmental harm.
Using all appropriate means of communication to publicise and promote this Statement and our continuing commitment to this policy for the benefit of existing and prospective customers and port users, and the wider stakeholders in the local community.