Environmental Responsibility
Environmental achievements
A look at the environmental awards we've received
Our commitment to the environment extends throughout the company. From water, land and air we are committed to supporting community growth, sustainability and environmental protection.
As part of our commitment to the environment:
- We train employees to be aware of and meet their responsibilities for environmental protection.
- We integrate environmental protection measures into all elements of our business.
- We communicate openly with stakeholders about the environmental impact of our activities, and respond promptly to their concerns.
- We work with industry associations, governments and other stakeholders to establish standards for the environment appropriate for our business.
- We use resources efficiently and effectively.
We've also committed to:
- setting targets and objectives for environmental performance
- incorporating safety and environmental performance measures into our corporate goals and objectives and employee compensation system
- participating in research programs to determine the impact of our products and processes on the environment
In the Terasen Gas workplace
We've put in place the following programs to help us use resources more efficiently and effectively:
- industrial waste recycling
- office waste recycling
- salvage shop operations
- greenhouse gas management program
Partners in energy efficiency
Terasen Gas wishes to acknowledge the BC Ministry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources financial contributions to our energy efficiency initiatives, as well as our other partners: Natural Resources Canada, BC Hydro and Fortis BC.
We support the Government of British Columbia's 2010 targets for energy efficient buildings as set by the Ministry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources. To learn more about BC's energy efficient buildings initiatives, download
Energy Efficient Buildings: A Plan for BC.