Environmental Solutions
Both directly and indirectly, our actions have an effect on the environment. As a result, we want to do everything in our power to present ourselves to potential clients as an environmentally conscious organization that has very little adverse environmental effect.
We are conscious of the potential environmental dangers associated with our company operations and the fact that we depend on resources like electricity, water, and building materials. As a result, we must work tirelessly to minimize any adverse effects on the environment, both now and in the future. We have set high environmental criteria for ourselves in order to accomplish this.
Our HSSE management system includes environmental concerns as a fundamental component. In order to reduce negative effects, our HSSE policy mandates that we use energy and raw materials efficiently, refrain from polluting the environment, and raise staff understanding of environmental issues. We have been tracking the frequency and volume of product releases, the amount of energy and water consumed, and the trash generated at our locations for a long time. We have also defined related key performance indicators (KPIs) that help us better identify and assess our progress. Furthermore, our holding firm Marquard & Bahls computes the group’s carbon dioxide (CO2) footprint in order to assess our impact on climate change.
Measures to Take in the Event of Water Spills
In addition to minimizing environmental harm, we prioritize a targeted, prompt reaction to emergencies. to guarantee expert assistance in case of a significant oil spill. The biggest oil spill response company in the world is called Oil Spill Response Limited. Throughout this session, at Pelorus Terminals, drills and hands-on training were conducted in addition to the development of scenario-specific backup plans for all pertinent locations.
Energy Usage and Savings
Both direct and indirect energy sources are used by our organization to run its offices, sites, buildings, and cars. Natural gas, heating oil, and fuel for running our pumps, boilers, and operating cars are examples of direct energy usage. Products pumps, lighting at our tank terminals, and, last but not least, the computers in our offices around the world all require indirect energy, namely electricity. We also use imported steam to a lesser extent and district heating as additional indirect energy sources.
The pumping that occurs at the tank terminals uses the greatest amount of energy. Local initiatives are in line with our comprehensive Energy Saving Guideline to identify areas for savings and implement energy-saving measures. Additional cost-saving opportunities for the particular work environment can be found at other locations, and broad suggestions can be made.
Water
One of the most precious and important resources on the planet is water. Despite the fact that water covers two thirds of the planet, only 0.3 percent of it is drinkable and is dispersed quite unevenly. In addition, there are growing water shortages throughout the world, changes in the climate, and the related droughts. It makes sense, considering the circumstances, that there is already intense competition in many locations for this highly sought-after resource. Additionally, a few of our locations are situated in areas that experience water stress or shortages. Therefore, it is even more crucial that we safeguard natural water resources, make optimal use of the water needed for our operational procedures, and ensure that we do not have any a negative impact on water quality.
In addition to being used in the offices’ sanitary facilities, water is primarily used at our tank terminals for heating products, hydrostatic tank testing, and tank cleaning. Since the biggest demand for water is in the Pelorus Terminals Energy Saving Program, we have integrated water management to minimize water consumption. We are also investigating the possibilities of recycling our cleaning or cooling water and substituting rainwater for the drinking water now used for industrial activities.
Management of Waste and Wastewater
We keep track of hazardous trash (such as product remains and separator residues), which need particular handling and disposal, in addition to industrial waste (such as metals and packaging). Remaining from cleaning tanks and tainted water from oil-water separators make up the majority of the hazardous waste at our facilities. Either licensed contractors or we gather and process it.
Additionally, we distinguish between “industrial wastewater” and “wastewater requiring monitoring,” the latter of which is distinguished by leftovers from the wastewater’s purification. We pump it off with vacuum trucks and send it to outside, specialist companies for treatment, which typically results in recycling of this kind of wastewater.
Our tank terminals process wastewater using sophisticated wastewater treatment systems or oil-water separators. Samples are taken on a regular basis to check that safety values are being followed and to assess how well the wastewater systems are operating.