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Environmental Policy

The Port Commission adopted the Port of Portland Environmental Policy in February of 2000 as the cornerstone of the Port's Environmental Management System. The Port of Portland will achieve its mission through responsible environmental stewardship and the implementation of proactive environmental programs. The Port will integrate environmental considerations into all aspects of its strategic planning and business decision-making. The Port will actively seek resolutions to environmental issues by endeavoring to achieve the following goals:

Compliance
Comply fully and promptly with all applicable environmental laws, regulations, and Port policies.

Planning
Integrate environmental costs, risks, impacts, and public concerns into operating decisions and facility development planning processes.

Natural Resources
Minimize impacts and seek opportunities to enhance natural resources while carrying out Port projects.

Pollution Prevention
Minimize pollution and waste through source reduction, reuse, or recycling.

Management Commitment
Communicate this policy and its requirements and deliver the training, tools, and resources required to implement this policy.

Government Relations
Develop cooperative working relationships with agencies and promotes development of sound environmental legislation and regulation.

Community Relations
Provide community outreach and leadership on environmental issues and respond in a timely fashion to inquiries or expressions of concern regarding environmental issues related to Port and tenant activities.

Performance
Improve the Port's environmental performance through regular monitoring and evaluations.

Quality
Achieve superior environmental performance and work product.

Continuous Improvement
Continuously improve the effectiveness of the Port's environmental program.

Implementation of this policy is the responsibility of all employees.