DBCT P/L – actively working to protect and care for our environment
Dalrymple Bay Coal Terminal and our environment
We all have a responsibility to protect and preserve our environment. We understand the importance of handling the environment with care.
To meet our environmental responsibilities, DBCT P/L are committed to:
Protecting and enhancing the environment in which we operate.
Minimising our potential impact on the surrounding environment, including our local communities.
Operating sustainably, as part of the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area, to help achieve long-term positive outcomes for future generations worldwide.
Supporting local organisations such as Mackay Healthy Rivers to Reef, Conservation Volunteers Australia and Sarina Landcare.
Monitoring how the terminal manages dust, noise, water, waste, land and sustainability
Complying with regular auditing and monitoring of our Environmental Management ISO14001 certification, to make sure we continue to meet the standards of this internationally-respected environmental management framework.
Dust
Dust is a common irritant in all our homes. Most of us are happy to ignore it, but at DBCT P/L it’s always on our minds! Coal dust can be a significant health hazard and we are committed to minimizing its impact on the surrounding environment. We actively manage dust throughout the entire coal chain, to keep your local area as clean as possible.
Noise
Noise from industry can significantly affect community wellbeing. We understand our responsibility to reduce our impact on the local area, and we are committed to minimizing any disturbance to your daily life. DBCT P/L implements several measures to reduce operational sounds, while constantly monitoring their efficiency. That way we can report back to the local community and modify our levels as required.
Water
Water is a precious resource, particularly in Australia. As the driest inhabited continent, it is especially important that we prioritise conservation efforts, or future generations will pay the price. At DBCT P/L we have taken steps to ensure water is used efficiently onsite as well as to protect the water around the terminal. Dalrymple Bay Coal Terminal also recently undertook a Water Quality Improvement Project (WQIP) to improve our water management capabilities onsite.
Waste
We recognise our role in supporting the local area, but also our responsibility to the wider global community. We strive to operate as sustainably as possible, which means minimising our impact on the environment. We understand how vital it is to conserve natural resources and avoid contamination and pollution of our planet, and an important aspect of this is how we deal with waste. At DBCT P/L we recycle or reuse materials wherever we can, and are always looking for ways to improve our environmental efficiency.
Land
As you may have gathered, we love our local area. Our region is one of the most beautiful in Australia, and we take pride in the landscape and natural environment. At DBCT P/L we make every effort to conserve the integrity of our land and offset the impact of industry through vegetation management. This comprises of Weed Management and Revegetation. By investing in techniques to protect our local ecosystems, we are giving Queensland’s native plants and animals a second chance to thrive.
Sustainability
The natural world has always held special significance for Australians. The land is a vital aspect of Indigenous identity and was a central pillar in the formation of their culture and history. Environmental conservation is important to us at Dalrymple Bay Coal Terminal. We are committed to preserving the health of both the planet and its individual inhabitants by minimising our impact on the environment. We do this through efficient use of resources and raw materials and a commitment to reusing and recycling waste.
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