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The Green Port Program

greenportlogosmallA Green Port Program was developed by the Port of San Diego to support the goals of the Environmental Sustainability Policy that was approved by the Board of Port Commissioners in 2007. The ultimate goal of the program is to achieve long-term environmental, societal and economic benefits through resource conservation, waste reduction and pollution prevention.

 

The Green Port Program unifies the Port’s environmental sustainability goals in six key areas. Overseen by the Green Port Program Steering Committee, the Port sets measurable goals and evaluates progress in each area on an annual basis. The Green Port Program both continues the Port’s existing environmental efforts and expands these efforts through new programs and initiatives.

Green Port Program Goals

water_rounded Water: Improve water quality in San Diego Bay. Reduce the Port’s water usage to preserve San Diego’s water supply.
energy_rounded Energy: Conserve energy and maximize energy efficiency of Port operations.
air_rounded Air: Reduce greenhouse gas contributions and other air emissions from Port operations.
waste_rounded Waste Management: Reduce waste from Port operations through material reuse, recycling and composting.
buspractices_rounded Sustainable Business Practices: Give equal weight to environmental, economic and social concerns in the decision-making process.

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Sustainable Development: Enhance the environmental performance of Port buildings while maximizing long-term economic benefits.
   

Green Port Program 2008 Projects

The following 23 projects have been approved by the Green Port Program Steering Committee for completion by the end of 2008:

2008 PROJECTS

STATUS

Water

Conduct a water audit of the Port Administration Building.

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Install water efficient plumbing fixtures throughout the Port Administration Building.

In progress

Replace custodial products used by Port staff with non-toxic, biodegradable products.

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Insert language into custodial service RFPs requiring their staff to use non-toxic, biodegradable products.

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Energy

Incorporate energy efficiency technology within the Broadway Pier Development.

In progress

Conduct energy audits of Port buildings through the SDG&E partnership.

In progress

Identify energy efficiency retrofit opportunities for Port buildings through the SDG&E partnership.

In planning

Conduct a collaborative energy efficiency demonstration project with SDG&E.

In planning

Air

Develop a voluntary incentive truck program with mandatory tracking and compliance elements.

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Evaluate options for a vessel speed reduction program.

In progress

Pursue grant funding for cold ironing at the Cruise Ship Terminal and Tenth Avenue Marine Terminal.

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Conduct feasibility studies for cold ironing at National City Marine Terminal.

In progress

Retrofit and replace cargo handling equipment at Port maritime facilities.

In progress

Define the carbon footprint of Port operations.

In planning

Waste Management

Conduct an electronic waste collections event for Port staff.

In progress

Develop and implement a composting program.

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Develop and implement a pilot park recycling program.

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Develop and implement a green waste recycling program

Deferred - 2009

Sustainable Business Practices

Develop and implement a Green Port Outreach Program.

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Develop and implement a Port Organic Gardening Program.

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Adopt an Environmentally Preferable Procurement Policy.

In progress

Develop a Green Port Program web presence.

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Sustainable Development

Incorporate sustainable building principles into one Port development.

In progress

 

Last updated: 8/08

 

   

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