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Sustainability Report 2017 SUSTAINABILITY REPORT 2017 Table of Contents WELCOME 2 Our History 2 Message from Our President & CEO 3 About the Port of Halifax 4 ECONOMIC GROWTH 7 Productivity at the Port 8 Infrastructure Development 10 Halifax Seaport 12 COMMUNITY INTEGRATION 14 Labour Relations & Employee Programs 15 Port Community Initiatives 17 Interconnectivity 19 ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRESS 22 Sustainability Policy & Climate Goals 23 Energy & Emissions Profile 25 Waste & Pollution Reduction 27 LOOKING FORWARD 30 Next Steps 31 Measuring Performance 32 2017 SUSTAINABILITY REPORT | 1 OUR HISTORY 1752 2007 2015 North America’s oldest operating Port of Halifax became the first port We were named as the 2015 Port salt water ferry began service in Canada to achieve an investment of the Year by the International grade credit rating from Standard Seafarers’ Welfare and Assistance 1758 & Poor’s Network (ISWAN) North America’s first naval dockyard We received our first vessel over opened 2011 8,500 TEU on August 7, the Hapag- We joined Green Marine, a North Lloyd Budapest Express, 8,749 TEU, 1837 American environmental certification at Fairview Cove Container Terminal North America’s first yacht squadron program that stems from a voluntary operated by Ceres-Halifax opened – The Royal Nova Scotia initiative by the maritime industry to exceed regulatory requirements Yacht Squadron 2016 We received our largest cruise vessel 1969 2013 call at the Port of Halifax, the Royal Halifax’s South End Container We received our first vessel over Caribbean International Anthem of Terminal opened – Canada’s first 7,500 TEU on July 16, the Hapag- the Seas on September 1 common-user container terminal Lloyd Berlin Express, 7,506 TEU, at Fairview Cove Container Terminal operated by Ceres-Halifax 2017 1998 We received our first vessel over Port of Halifax was the first east South End Container Terminal 10,000 TEU, the Zim Antwerp, coast North American port to operator Halterm commissions 10,062 TEU, on June 29 at South welcome a post-Panamax vessel, two 9 x 22 cranes at the terminal End Container Terminal operated the Regina Maersk by Halterm 2014 Containerized cargo volume through 2005 Our Richmond Multipurpose the Port of Halifax set a new port Port of Halifax became the first port Terminals expansion project was record, 559,242 TEU. This is the in Canada to achieve the ISO 14001 completed and the first shipment highest volume of containerized certification for Environmental arrived on October 14 cargo the Port of Halifax has handled Management Systems We became the first port in Atlantic in a single year. The previous record Canada to provide shore power to was 550,462 TEU, set in 2005 cruise vessels The cruise industry in Halifax also experienced record numbers in 2017, with 173 vessel calls carrying 292,722 passengers Historic Port of Halifax, 1929 2 | 2017 SUSTAINABILITY REPORT MESSAGE FROM OUR PRESIDENT & CEO Our inaugural sustainability report been a member of the Green Marine connecting Atlantic Canada to is an achievement not only for the program since 2011, participating global trade opportunities in over Port of Halifax, but also for the port in this program’s voluntary annual 150 countries. We are Canada’s community, the region, and Canada. disclosure process, and we have Ultra Atlantic Gateway – in 2017 We continuously strive to raise the completed an annual carbon we received our first Ultra Vessel bar, through our commitments footprint and emissions profile at the Port and set a record for to economic growth, community for our operations since 2014. annual containerized cargo. We integration, and environmental also had a record-breaking cruise progress. Although this is our first The Port of Halifax has a rich history. season, welcoming over 292,000 sustainability report, we have a Over the past 250 years, we have cruise guests to Halifax. longstanding reputation for driving been an economic driver for the sustainability throughout the region. Through innovation and At the Port of Halifax, our value organization. In 2005, we became investment in infrastructure we lies in our ability to maintain the first Canadian port to achieve the have expanded our cargo capacity, operations into the future. We voluntary ISO 14001 environmental created high quality employment will continue to invest in port management standard. We have opportunities for Nova Scotians, sustainability initiatives – from clean technologies and supply chain innovation to employee programs and community development. Through collaboration with our partners and the community, we strive to develop the local economy by bringing more tourists to the region, enhancing trade- enabling investment, and investing in environmental programs and educational initiatives. We thank you for your continued support and involvement and are excited to share this report with you. As we move forward and meet future challenges and opportunities, we will continue to evolve, progress, and innovate to build a more sustainable region. Karen Oldfield President & CEO 2017 SUSTAINABILITY REPORT | 3 ABOUT THE PORT OF HALIFAX At the Port of Halifax, we make connections – between people, commerce and opportunity. We are responsible for the development, marketing, and management of a diverse and dynamic collection of port properties and assets that foster and promote trade and transportation. We are the deepest ice-free harbour in North America and are connected to over 150 countries. Through collaboration with strong partners and stakeholders, the port community continues to deliver excellent service. We are dedicated to building economic capacities within the region, integrating with our vibrant communities, and supporting the sustainability of our surrounding natural environment. This report addresses the activities of the Halifax Port Authority (HPA) and does not include information on the activities of our partners, tenants, stakeholders, or other community members. OUR MISSION Our mission is to lead in the development of the Port, serving as a catalyst for local, regional and national economies. OUR VISION Our vision is to make connections happen that attract and retain cargo and cruise activity to the port, thus delivering economic benefit to the community and region. Global Connectivity Map, 2017 260 ACRES 12,400 JOBS 260+ YEARS of federal land resulting from port of port operations covered by our operations and history diverse port facilities * in Halifax 4 | 2017 SUSTAINABILITY REPORT OUR FACILITIES Through enacting our long-term capital plan, we are steadily increasing the size and capabilities of our port, strategically and sustainably. The result is a world- class port with assets and facilities that meet the needs of the international cargo AY W GH HI L B IA U R T N EN S R ID E E F D R M RICHMOND TERMINALS U D HALIFAX HARBOUR I V industry,E makingC Halifax a MportR of choice for shipping lines across the globe. From our R IC I M AC A C EV B O U L impressive cargo handling capabilities to our modern technology and impeccable E G D D Halifax Logistics I R A Park R V security measures, the Port of Halifax has a lot to offer. Properties managed by the B E L Y U O A B K Y C Berth9B Berth9A E L A R E M K E A B Halifax Port AuthorityU include: container terminals, the Halifax Grain Elevator, cargo Y C Shed 9B e N 9 Shed 9A r E A Berth th V R 9 A R D N U A L M D S O . he O A handling facilities, non-cargoW facilities, Halifax Harbour, and the Halifax Seaport. d9 P R I T Halifax Intermodal Terminal (CN) N REE C ST E Halifax Dartm outh A L B YachtClub e E v Demand at these properties remainsR high. 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