Help Us to Achieve Our Commitment to
Promote Best Environmental Practice in the Operation of
Our Marina (Version
1.0)
To assist the commercial prosperity of the Harbour and Port by
offering sustainable development by implementing the following
environmental policy, with the aim of minimising the environmental
impact of operations.
Demonstrate a commitment to reducing the carbon footprint by,
where possible, using renewable energy and innovative energy
reducing technology.
Introduce and maintain the use of ‘best practice’ to drive up
standards.
Endorse the principles of the European Sea Ports Organization
(ESPO) environmental code of practice.
Adhere to all legal requirements regarding environmental issues
and review the environmental objectives to set realistic
targets.
Contribute and support the EU Habitats and Birds Directive
through the implementation of ‘North East Kent European marine
sites Management Scheme’ and Action Plan (2007-12) and subsequent
review.
Provide staff training and information to staff that regularly
update and improve the environmental standards.
Ensure the environmental policy is available and all staff,
stakeholders and those working on behalf of the Council are aware
of the policy.
Develop a culture of environmental awareness that improves the
work practices and encourages staff, visitors, contractors and
other stakeholders to be aware of any environmental impact by their
actions. This includes ways of reducing the harbour and
recreational activity impact on the internationally important NE
Kent European marine site (for intertidal & sub tidal chalk
reef habitats and bird life), and helping to promote the Thanet
Coastal Codes for recreational activities (including power craft
and wind-powered activities) and interpretation events run by the
Thanet Coast Project (http://www.thanetcoast.org.uk/).
We will include the Environmental Policy on the agenda of all
Harbour and Port user group meetings in order to develop a
compliance ethic to achieve the desired outcomes.
Research and where practical use recycled products and
environmentally friendly materials and reduce the number of
chemical processes.
Promote good waste management by providing information and
receptacles that allow for waste to be segregated at the point of
disposal.
Develop a culture of reporting that encourages all staff to
bring to the attention of the Harbour Master anything that is, or
potentially a threat to the environment.
Regularly monitor the water, electricity, and gas consumption
with the aim of checking efficiency and reducing the consumption
using alternative methods.
Work with the Council to meet objectives for air quality and
reduce Harbour and Port emissions.
Review and audit the Environmental policy to maintain its
relevance and effectiveness.
