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The Environment

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What does a port look like in a sustainable world?

Port Metro Vancouver is developing a Sustainability Vision and Strategy to help lead the Vancouver Gateway. Building on the Port 2050 scenario planning, we are identifying the steps we must take to prepare for our anticipated future. This input will help us develop a vision and strategy that reflects the diverse perspectives within the region, and fulfill our mandate to facilitate trade for Canadians through sustainable development of the Gateway.

The objectives of the initiative are to:

  • Develop a common internal understanding of the Port’s sustainability context.
  • Create a sustainability vision that is supported by our people, and that gains support from the Port’s customers, stakeholders, communities, First Nations and various levels of government.
  • Create a sustainability strategy to move the Port toward our vision.
  • Develop a plan for integrating sustainability considerations into our day-to-day business activities.

We are offering multiple opportunities for engagement, with a broad range of activities across the region. The External Advisory Panel will involve representatives from industry, non-government organizations, First Nations, government, academics and communities. We will host workshops and events, in addition to offering PortTalk as an opportunity for online discussion and input.

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Port Metro Vancouver's commitment

Port Metro Vancouver is more than cranes, cargo, terminals, ships and international trade. The Port is also recognized globally as a naturally beautiful and clean port complemented by innovative environmental leadership. 

  • We recognize

    ...that both human and marine life depends on the protection of our physical environment. Our Port is home to hundreds of species of fish, crustaceans, birds and marine mammals. 
  • We are leading the way

    ...for other ports to address air quality and other environmental concerns by focusing on using technologies and promoting operational efficiencies to reduce environmental impacts. 
  • We are committed

    ...to conducting operations in a responsible and sustainable manner that safeguards and promotes continual protection of the environment. 

Preserving the environment is a core value us. Our programs work to minimize impacts of port operations as well as enhance the surrounding environment. Learn more about how we are leaders in port sustainability through our environmental initiatives.

The Port's inhabitants

Sun star in Burrard Inlet

Creating marine habitats is one way that the Port works to lessen its impact on our marine environment and its inhabitants. In 1995 we built a reef under the waves at Cates Park, now inhabitated by octopus, rock fish, crabs, anemones and shrimp.

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On portmetrovancouver.com

Contact information

Environmental Programs

Work 604.665.9082
Fax 1.866.284.4271

Address

100 The Pointe, 999 Canada Place
VancouverBC  V6C 3T4

Bringing goods to you in a good way

Mark Madryga

Follow Mark Madryga as he discovers how Port Metro Vancouver is bringing goods to you in a good way.

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