Macquarie Generation produces electricity from the operation of Bayswater and Liddell coal fired power stations within the upper Hunter Valley of New South Wales.
Protection of the environment is an essential part of our business. Our objective is to comply with all applicable legal requirements and other requirements to which we subscribe, in a commercially effective way, which is consistent with community expectations.
It is recognised that good environmental performance is the responsibility of our employees and contractors working on our sites. This will be achieved by effective planning and management including establishment of objectives and targets, maintaining proper reporting systems and providing adequate training for all employees.
We are committed to:
- Continual improvement of our environmental performance.
- Maintaining an Environmental Management System compliant with ISO 14001.
- Utilising operating practices which seek to prevent pollution and minimise environmental impacts in a commercially effective way by:
- efficient use of energy and resources with a view to reducing consumption and minimising emissions or discharges to the environment;
- waste management practices that include waste minimisation, recycling and approved waste handling and disposal; and
- regular environmental assessment of the impact of existing operations.
- Implementing environmental incident response procedures for emergencies or other events which pose a risk to health, safety or the environment.
- Facilitating communication within the organisation as well as consultation with governments, contractors, industry groups and the public on matters relating to the environment.
- Periodically reviewing our Environmental Management System and progress towards achieving environmental objectives and targets.
This policy will be communicated to all persons working for or on behalf of the Corporation and will be made available to interested parties on the Corporation's website. It will be reviewed at least every two years.
R W Skelton
Chief Executive and Managing Director
29th July 2011
