Heritage Gas is committed to protecting the environment throughout all phases of its operations. Environmental protection is considered to be both a corporate and personal responsibility for Heritage Gas and all of its employees.
In keeping with the principle of Sustainable Development, our activities will integrate economic, social and environmental considerations in a way that meets present human needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. In keeping with the principle of Environmental Responsibility, we will provide appropriate education, training and awareness programs to support employees' responsibilities for protecting the environment, public health and safety.
Further to these principles, we will:
- Comply with, or exceed, applicable laws and regulations, as well as corporate and industry operating standards, policies, and procedures.
- Develop and maintain policies and procedures that provide a framework for environmental protection, accountability and stewardship.
- Maintain regular, open and timely communications with all parties affected by corporate environmental policies and performance. We will consult with employees, the public, regulatory agencies, and other stakeholders to provide and solicit input.
- Provide educational opportunities and programs that support employee responsibilities with respect to protecting the environment.
- Conserve resources through the safe, efficient and responsible management of materials and wastes. Wherever practical, we will reduce, reuse and recycle.
- Avoid, minimize and mitigate adverse environmental effects of company activities. We will design, construct, operate and decommission facilities in an environmentally responsible manner, considering applicable, unique ecological conditions of the activity area.
- Prepare for and respond to emergencies in a timely and effective manner, and remedy any resulting environmental damage.
- Conduct environmental monitoring of company activities to ensure compliance with regulatory, corporate and industry standards, and to identify and correct potential adverse effects on the environment.
- Provide complete and timely environmental reports, both internal and external to the organization.
- Strive for continuous improvement in the area of environmental performance. We will accommodate evolving regulatory, corporate, and industry standards, and integrate, where appropriate, the results of scientific investigation and technological innovation in order to enhance environmental protection.