Westshore Terminals Limited Partnership
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2012, 2022)
Reporting Period: 2012
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 1 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:747 MWh/year (reduction)
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental
- Social
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Overall reduction in operating emissions due to equipment upgrades
- Upgrade of dust suppression systems, including replacement of rain guns and addition of tower sprays
- Implementation of BC Hydro’s PowerSmart Program, resulting in energy savings
Social Achievements
- Creation of employment opportunities for skilled trades personnel during construction
- Public and First Nations consultation efforts
Governance Achievements
- Not disclosed
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Environmental Challenges
- Aging terminal equipment approaching the end of its useful life
- Potential for dust generation from coal handling operations
- Potential for supply chain disruptions
Mitigation Strategies
- Replacement of 30-40 year old equipment with modern, efficient, and reliable equipment
- Implementation of a comprehensive dust management plan
- Not disclosed
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Not disclosed
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Not disclosed
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: Null
Certifications: Null
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Not disclosed
Awards & Recognition
- Not disclosed
Reporting Period: 2022
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Environment
- Social
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Decreased GHG emissions to 54% from 2012 levels based on GHG tonnes per tonne shipped.
- Completed several projects to address dust emissions, including yard cannons, stockyard tower sprays, pile coating system, and berth dust suppression system.
- No environmental incidents in 2022 (down from three in 2021).
Social Achievements
- Launched Employee and Family Assistance Program.
- Reduced lost time accidents to six in 2022 (down from eight in 2021) and total injuries to 102 (down from 123 in 2021).
- Donated $141,800 to local community organizations.
Governance Achievements
- No incidents or legal actions related to corruption, anti-competitive behavior, customer privacy breaches, discrimination, or non-compliance with laws and regulations in 2022.
- Implemented a long-term cybersecurity strategy aligned with NIST Cybersecurity Framework.
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- Dust emissions from coal transportation and handling.
- Reducing GHG emissions while balancing the need for steelmaking and thermal coal.
- Maintaining a diverse workforce while working with union representation.
Mitigation Strategies
- Implemented various dust suppression methods (water sprays, pile coating, etc.).
- Investing in new, longer-reach stacker-reclaimers to reduce bulldozing and emissions.
- Participating in the port authority’s Non-Road Diesel Emission (NRDE) program.
- Actively working to increase employment of women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, and individuals with disabilities.
Supply Chain Management
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: Green Marine