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

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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.

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2017 SUSTAINABILITY REPORT | 7 PRODUCTIVITY AT THE PORT

The Port of Halifax is one of the deepest and largest natural ice-free harbours in the world. Our convenient location is 100 kilometres from $809 MILLION major shipping lanes (the Great Circle Route) to North America from in direct Europe, and the Port of Halifax is a key component of Canada’s East Coast contribution to port system. We are North America’s first inbound and last outbound Nova Scotia’s GDP in port for marine transport between Europe, the Mediterranean, and Asia 2016 via the Suez Canal. As Canada’s Ultra Atlantic Gateway, we connect to more than 150 countries and generate more than $1.7 billion in economic impact from our diverse cargo and cruise business. The Port of Halifax is a regional economic engine, generating more $534 MILLION than 12,400 direct and indirect full-time equivalent jobs. Wages and in wages and salaries resulting from port activity exceed $500 million annually and salaries from port the average wage for direct and spin-off jobs is $51,500, which is 18% activities in 2016 higher than the provincial average.

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12,446 JOBS 24,571 JOBS 37,017 JOBS or from port + from Nova Scotia = 8.3% of Nova Scotia’s operations container exporters workforce (2016)

8 | 2017 SUSTAINABILITY REPORT 2017: A RECORD YEAR FOR THE PORT 2017 was a record year for the Port of Halifax, for both cruise and cargo. We welcomed over 292,000 cruise guests on 173 vessels, making this How big is that? our busiest year so far. Our cruise season typically runs from mid-April to A 20-FOOT the end of October. In 2017, we received our first Ultra container vessels CONTAINER over 10,000 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEU) at the Port. Our port CAN HOLD: can berth 14,000 TEU ships on a regular basis, increasing overall port 200 full-sized mattresses productivity and diversifying our portfolio of service offerings. We also 48,000 bananas set a record for our annual containerized cargo volume of 559,242 TEU, 50-60 refrigerators exceeding the Port of Halifax’s previous record of 550,462 TEU set in 2005. 400 flat screen TVs

2017 CARGO Source: icontainers.com • 559,242 TEU in containerized throughput, up 16% year-over-year • 371,913 metric tonnes in non-containerized tonnage • 5,010,735 metric tonnes in total cargo tonnage through HPA facilities, up 12%

2017 CRUISE • 173 vessel calls, up 27% year-over-year • 292,722 cruise guests, up 23% year-over-year

2017 SUSTAINABILITY REPORT | 9 INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT HPA invests in port infrastructure to meet current and future capacity BUILDING OUR PORT FOR needs and growth projections for the region. From 2007 to 2017 we completed approximately $250 million in capital projects. These projects ULTRA VESSELS significantly benefit the Halifax Regional Municipality and the Nova Scotia Global shipping is changing, which economy through contributions to Nova Scotia’s economic output and means we need to change to keep GDP and the creation of jobs. Projections and historical information show Halifax competitive as a global port. that in total, capital projects (including new projects, renovation, and Our immediate need is to get the maintenance) from 2007 to 2021 will have an economic output of $705 right infrastructure in place to berth million, a GDP contribution of $505 million and will create around 7,680 two Ultra Vessels simultaneously. full-time equivalent (FTE) jobs with wages and salaries of $368 million. In 2016 we kicked off a planning process to look at all the options available to take our port to the CARGO AND CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS 2017 next level. We gathered input • Tropical Shipping’s first voyage from the Port of Halifax departed from the Port community, city Halterm International Container Terminal in January, improving stakeholders, residents, and our import and export connectivity to customers in Florida, The Bahamas, customers. Additionally, we worked Puerto Rico, and the Caribbean. with international port planning experts to weigh the pros and • In July, Zim Integrated Shipping deployed the first Ultra Vessel cons of the many options that were over 10,000 TEUs to the Port of Halifax and Halterm International considered, and find truck traffic Container Terminal with the Zim Antwerp at 349 metres L.O.A., 45.6 solutions that are aligned with our metres beam. city’s planning and growth strategy. • ACL completed the deployment of all five of its new G4 container By expanding our infrastructure, and RoRo vessels to the Port of Halifax and Ceres-Halifax Terminal. we can ensure Halifax continues 2017 also marked 50 years of continuous calling of ACL vessels at to be a vital link in the Canadian the Port of Halifax. supply chain, facilitating global economic ties and providing access • The Port of Halifax welcomed over 292-thousand cruise guests to international markets for importers during the 2017 cruise season. This year saw 292,722 guests arriving and exporters. on 173 cruise vessels, making 2017 the busiest cruise year for the Port of Halifax. • Eimskip advanced to weekly port calls in November, adding feeder 150 COUNTRIES sea service at the Port of Halifax and Halterm International Container connect at the Port terminal to Portland, Maine and the New England States. through the world’s largest shipping lines • Halifax Port Authority launched its industry leading web-based Port Operations Center on website: www.portofhalifax.ca .

• Port of Halifax handled its highest ever throughput of containerized $1.9 BILLION cargo with 560,000 TEUs. This represents 16% growth over 2016. contribution to provincial gross output through export revenues

10 | 2017 SUSTAINABILITY REPORT Temporary South End Container Terminal Extension

PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE TOP PRIORITIES WE HEARD In 2016, we asked our stakeholders and members of the Halifax community INCLUDE: to provide input to help us develop a plan for the future of our port. We 1. Economic Growth engaged with more than 600 members of the public through an online survey, and over 75 organizations as part of the planning process. The 2. Employment website www.portcityhfx.ca is used as a platform to inform and update the public on infrastructure planning as well as stories from our port 3. Traffic/Disruption community and information on the port’s economic impact on the region. 4. Port Infrastructure The site links to many other development initiatives happening in the region. By working with the port community, industry, and government 5. Environment stakeholders, the Halifax Port Authority is working to ensure the best plan for our city, region, and country. 6. Moving Facility

600+ INDIVIDUALS SUPPORT FOR PORT from the public enaged in the planning process via an open online survey STRATEGIC PRIORITIES • 85% strongly support strengthening the Port’s ability to manage large volumes of 75+ ORGANIZATIONS global exports and imports engaged in the Port’s master planning process • 82% strongly support via a 2-day event equipment, facility, and structural investments to position the Port to be more globally competitive

2017 SUSTAINABILITY REPORT | 11 HALIFAX SEAPORT

The Halifax Seaport is a flagship project that enhances and connects the Halifax community. Originally consisting of old warehouse sheds and industrial lands, we have transformed Piers 18 to 23 at the south end of the Halifax waterfront into a vibrant cultural, educational, and arts district. Strolling through the Seaport District you will experience a combination of restored buildings, highlighting the rich history of the area and contemporary architecture that showcases our region’s high quality urban amenities and public art. We are proud of our tenants, which include retail outlets, artisans, cruise terminals, event facilities, cafés, galleries, professional offices, a National museum, a university, and a farmers’ market. Major tenants include the Halifax Seaport Farmers’ Market, The Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21, NSCAD University - Port Campus, Cunard Centre, the Halifax Port Authority Administration Building and a dedicated cruise passenger terminal at Pavilion 22. The Halifax Seaport attracts over 1.2 million visitors annually.

Halifax Seaport HALIFAX SEAPORT FARMERS’ MARKET The Halifax Farmers’ Market was created by Royal Proclamation in June of 1750, a year after the founding of Halifax. The Governor and Council 1.2 MILLION designated a site for the Market – the present-day Bank of Montreal VISITORS building. For 50 years this flesh, meat or cattle market, as it was known, annually sold produce as well as livestock delivered from Acadian farms in the Annapolis Valley and from local farm production.

In 1848 the City of Halifax was incorporated, and the original City Charter conveyed the Country Market property to the city “for the public and common benefit and use of the City of Halifax according to the true interest and meaning of the original grant.” The Market has operated in several locations across the city since its inception in 1750 but moved to the Halifax Seaport in 2010 where it is now known as the Halifax Seaport Farmers’ Market – the longest continuously-running Market in North America and proudly hosting over 250 vendors.

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14 | 2017 SUSTAINABILITY REPORT LABOUR RELATIONS & EMPLOYEE PROGRAMS

Employee health, wellness, safety, and satisfaction are essential priorities for the Halifax Port Authority. We take pride in the strong labour relations 0 UNION and employee programs that help to provide support for our people. STRIKES in the history Halifax Port Authority’s formal employee policies include: of Halifax Port • Harassment, Violence, and Discrimination in the Workplace Policy Authority • Conflict of Interest and Employment Policy • Safety Policy HPA is continually striving to improve and refine our employee diversity and outreach policies and programs. Our goal is to be a diverse workforce 0 GRIEVANCES that is representative of the local community at all job levels and to from unions over provide a working environment that fosters professional growth and the past 2 years personal goal achievement for all our employees. (2016-2017)

HPA Employees Participating in United Way Day of Action

12% OF EMPLOYEES are members of HPA’s Health & Safety Committee, which includes employees from all levels of the company

2017 SUSTAINABILITY REPORT | 15 Halifax Port Authority’s employee programs include: • An incentive-driven Community Investment Program. Through this program, the company pays for employees’ time spent volunteering for charity or non-profit organizations (up to $500). • An incentive-driven Training & Development Program. Through this program, the company pays for employees’ university courses, workshops, conferences, and certifications related to career progression at HPA. • A Core Training Program and a Mentorship Program available to staff. • A substantive employee Health and Wellness program that strives to achieve and maintain a high-level of employee support and respect.

Halifax Port Authority Administration Building

Approximately 40% of company employees have been trained in the Incident Command System (ICS), which is one of the most widely adopted emergency response training systems in North America. Through the ICS training, the employees are prepared to move into senior emergency management roles and occupy ICS positions in the case of an incident. Halifax Port Authority is committed to workplace safety as demonstrated through having a dedicated Health and Safety Specialist; and maintaining a low incident rate.

2017 SUSTAINABILITY REPORT | 16 PORT COMMUNITY INITIATIVES

The Halifax Port Authority supports various community events and causes related to port activities with a focus on the environment, and arts and 100+ TOURS given annually culture. As part of ongoing outreach efforts, we host and participate in to stakeholders, several engagement sessions each year including stakeholder meetings, community members, industry workshops, and public port tours. government officials, local schools and long educational tour of the port where Halifax Port Authority speak and universities, public respond to questions about cargo, cruise, and our facilities. In addition, and private sector onsite tours are given to various stakeholders, including, community professionals members, government officials, local schools and universities, public and private sector professionals. Community Events and Causes In 2017, we actively supported the United Way, Mission to Seafarers, Nocturne, Nova Scotia International Tattoo, Neptune Theatre, NSCAD Artist for a Day, Eastern Shore Cold Waters Seafood Festival, Halifax Oyster Festival, The Volunteers/Les Benevoles Project, and the Halifax Experience through donations, sponsorships, and employee participation. We are also responsible for the management the Port of Sheet Harbour, located on the Eastern Shore of Nova Scotia. Each year we work with the community of Sheet Harbour to plan a community event and open house during their annual summer festival. Tours For more than five years, the Halifax Port Authority has been offering free public community port tours that are held in late September or early October. The goal of these tours is to engage, inform, and excite the local Halifax community so they can discover more about the Port of Halifax. A local tour vessel is charted, and the tour is promoted through advertisements in local newspapers and social media. Annually, we have hosted from 600 to 1200 members of the public on the tours. The tour is an hour and a half long educational tour of the port where Halifax Port Authority speak and respond to questions about cargo, cruise, and our facilities. In addition, onsite tours are given to various stakeholders, including, community members, government officials, local schools and universities, public and private sector professionals.

Halifax Seaport, Nocturne 2017 17 | 2017 SUSTAINABILITY REPORT Education The Halifax Port Authority engages in a wide variety of endeavours that support education and promote careers related to the Port and our services. For example, staff engages with the Nova Scotia Community College Tourism Program regarding our cruise business. This includes a tour and presentation aboard a cruise vessel. Staff also presents on our cargo business to students studying logistics and supply chain. Past educational institutions include Nova Scotia Community College, Dalhousie University, Eastern College and Saint Mary’s University. The Halifax Seaport Farmers’ Market attracts many requests from grades primary to 12 classes to learn more about farmers’ market. Our staff accommodates the requests and in addition to learning about the farmers’ market, they educate the class groups on sustainability and the importance of respecting the environment through discussing the building’s LEED Certification, water reuse planning, and Halifax Port Authority’s waste management system.

NSCC Tourism Management Students and Faculty Aboard Serenade of the Seas

Unveiling of The Volunteers/Les Benevoles Project Tour with Millbrook First Nation Chief, Bob Gloade, and Staff

2017 SUSTAINABILITY REPORT | 18 INTERCONNECTIVITY

DIGITAL CONNECTIVITY Halifax Port Authority’s expanding services come with increased complexities in supply chain logistics. To mitigate these complexities, we are investing in R&D efforts focused on “digitizing the port” via IT and innovation. The goal is to capture data on inefficiencies and wasted time (dwell time) which will ultimately increase communication, transparency, and efficiency of the Port’s activities. This integrated and holistic approach to dealing with supply chain logistics will benefit the entire port community. CANADA’S ATLANTIC GATEWAY Halifax Port Authority is part of the Halifax Gateway Council and the Atlantic Canadian Cruise Association. Both these groups are mandated to increase interconnectivity between the port, relevant stakeholders, and the community. We also work closely with city planners, as well as Nova Scotia Department of Transportation and Infrastructure, to discuss the necessary infrastructure improvements and economic development goals resulting from larger vessels and more cargo. A holistic approach is used to address the necessary upgrades to transportation and accommodation.

Tour with Millbrook First Nation Chief, Bob Gloade, and Staff Fairview Cove Container Terminal

19 | 2017 SUSTAINABILITY REPORT HALIFAX PORT DAYS Halifax Port Days is Atlantic Canada’s largest international business-to-business networking platform, connecting major global supply chain partners for two days of formal and informal networking opportunities. Through Halifax Port Days we engage a wide variety of key port stakeholders through business sessions, networking events, speaking opportunities, and company showcases. The two-day event attracts more than 1,000 people annually and fosters partnerships and innovation throughout the business community. Since 2011, we have been recording key Halifax Port Day speakers and they are accessible to the public on our YouTube channel.

Halifax Port Days 2017

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Environmental Progress

2017 SUSTAINABILITY REPORT | 22 SUSTAINABILITY POLICY & CLIMATE GOALS

HPA has invested in creating and implementing a Sustainability Policy (2014) and Sustainability Action Plan (2015). The Sustainability Action Plan is aligned with our business strategy and outlines the following commitments: • Establishing targets for reducing the per unit intensity of greenhouse gas emissions; • Strengthening our reporting processes; • Collaborating with supply chain partners to identify synergies and opportunities for greater efficiency; • Achieving reductions in energy consumption relative to operations; • Improving the quality and efficiency of our infrastructure; • Continued to engage with our stakeholders (employees, business partners, tenants, customers, and communities); and • Adequately preparing for predicted and likely impacts resulting from changing climate patterns.

SUSTAINABILITY POLICY The Port of Halifax believes that sustainable development, characterized by integrated long-term attention to environmental, social and economic progress, is integral to our mission and business success. As a leader within the business community, we are committed to contributing to our region’s sustainable future by considering and integrating environmental, social and economic performance into business decisions, operations and activities. This commitment is important to our ability to provide for, and minimize risk to, the future trade growth of the port and the well-being of the environment, our staff, business partners and community. We seek to accomplish these purposes by implementing industry, employee, vendor and community engagement best practices to efficiently and effectively reduce resource use, waste and emissions; achieve business objectives; and provide community benefits.

23 | 2017 SUSTAINABILITY REPORT GREEN MARINE Green Marine is a North American 2017 GREEN MARINE PROGRAM RESULTS: environmental certification program OVERALL2017 Results PORTS AVERAGE: Overall Po VS.rts LEVELS Average vs Levels that stems from a voluntary initiative ACHIEVEDAc BYhiev HALIFAXed by Halifax PORT Po AUTHORITYrt Authority by the maritime industry to exceed regulatory requirements. Green Marine is a rigorous, transparent, Waste . and inclusive program that targets Management . prioritized environmental issues such as greenhouse gas emissions, community impacts, and water and Environmental 5. land pollution. To date, over 100 ship Leadership . owners, port authorities, terminals, and shipyards in Canada and the Community . United States participate in the Impact . program. HPA has been a member of the Green Marine Program since 2011 and participates in a thorough Spill 5. annual self-evaluation, disclosure, Prevention . and external verification process. Our 2017 scores in comparison to the Green Marine averages are Greenhouse . identified in the chart on the right. Gases .

Halifax Port Authority Green Marine Program Ports Average TOP 5 ORGANIZATION for Green Marine scoring in 2017

Green Marine Program scoring results are compiled on a scale of 1 to 5, where 1 illustrates the monitoring of regulations and 5 illustrates excellence and leadership. The average score for participating ports, across all applicable areas during the 2017 reporting year, was 3.1. Our average score was 4.4, placing us in the top five ports participating in the program.

Electric Car at the Halifax Seaport Charging Station

2017 SUSTAINABILITY REPORT | 24 ENERGY & EMISSIONS PROFILE

Since 2014, HPA has completed an annual carbon footprint and emissions profile for our operations. This is in accord with our ongoing commitment to the Green Marine Program. Completing this profile is an aspect of our ISO 14001 environmental management framework. We have set an intensity-based GHG emissions reduction target of 10% over 10 years (beginning in 2017), or an average reduction of 1% annually from the baseline of 265 g/tonne of carbon dioxide equivalents (CO2e). To account for annual variability in emissions and energy consumption, this baseline was created using a three-year average of HPA’s emissions inventory from 2014 through 2016. In 2017, we experienced a 16% decrease in emissions intensity as compared BASELINE* 2017 to the baseline. There are a few reasons for this decrease. We have experienced a reduction in electricity ANNUAL CO2E EMISSIONS 2,089,899 1,971,398 consumption. The emissions intensity (KGS) of electricity consumed in Nova Scotia is also decreasing as Nova Scotia ANNUAL TOTAL PORT COMMODITY (TONNES) 7,891,171 8,902,348 Power continues to transition away from coal-fired power throughout the province. EMISSIONS INTENSITY (G/TONNES) 265 221 Additionally, we experienced an 8% increase in port tonnage from 2016 to 2017 which contributed to the *Note the baseline is an average of 2014–2016 data. substantial decrease in emissions intensity in 2017.

25 | 2017 SUSTAINABILITY REPORT ISO 14001 ST HPA has a registered ISO 14001 Environmental Management System 1 CANADIAN PORT (EMS) which includes annual internal and external audits. As a part to achieve the voluntary ISO 14001 environmental of the EMS a greenhouse gas, NOx, and SOx inventory is completed management standard annually by an independent environmental consultant. in 2005

SHORE POWER HARBOUR HIGHLIGHTS The Port of Halifax was the first East Coast Canadian port to implement • A lighting inventory and a shore power system for cruise vessels to minimize the use of ship assessment was performed engines while berthed. This $10-million project was undertaken in in 2017 and over 400 new 2014 and has now been fully implemented to accommodate cruise high-efficiency LEDs were vessels. The use of shore power reduces marine diesel air emissions installed across the port. by enabling ships to shut down their auxiliary engines while berthed • Several bike racks and one through connecting to the electricity grid. This reduces air emissions, bicycle repair station, have improving local air quality in downtown Halifax. been installed throughout the Halifax Seaport property.

Shore Power, Queen Mary 2

2017 SUSTAINABILITY REPORT | 26 WASTE & POLLUTION REDUCTION

Fairview Cove Container Terminal In 2017 we created best practices for environmental WASTE MANAGEMENT & procurement, waste management and reduction to reduce REDUCTION BEST PRACTICES the amount of waste generated by port operations. The Halifax Port Authority is committed to reducing waste and increasing recycling or ENVIRONMENTAL PROCUREMENT BEST beneficial reuse of all waste materials arising PRACTICES from administrative activities, site operations, and all activities that take place on the Port’s The Halifax Port Authority aims to purchase products property. Therefore, consideration will be and services that have positive environmental and social given to the end destination of all products implications. It is the objective of these best practices to and materials brought on to the port’s sites. advance the protection of the environment and support Company employees and contractors have sustainable development by integrating environmental been asked to develop and submit a recycling performance considerations into the procurement decision- plan that details how the waste from unique making process. We will therefore institute practices that: initiatives will be reused or recycled either as a • Minimize environmental impacts, toxins, pollution, and standalone plan or as part of all Environmental hazards to worker and community safety; Management Plans. The intent is that all construction contracts will require the recycling • Maximize recycled content; of at least 75% of selected construction and • Reduce waste by increasing product efficiency, reusability, demolition waste (asphalt, concrete, steel, recyclability, and effectiveness; and are durable and non-hazardous soil) by weight. long-lasting; • Conserve energy and water; and • Reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

27 | 2017 SUSTAINABILITY REPORT Port of Halifax 7 aste iversion

WASTE DIVERSION Port of Halifax 7 aste iversion The Halifax Port Authority is committed to reducing the amount of Port of Halifax 7 aste iversion landfilled waste from our operations. In October 2016, we undertook our first comprehensive waste audit of all Halifax Port Authority facilities, in alignment with Green Marine and Port sustainability objectives. Through this process, we were able to establish a baseline of 48% waste diversion and set a target of 55% for waste diversion in 2017. By executing annual waste audits, we can track our performance and gauge the effectiveness of the programs and systems we implement. Land lled Recycled Composted Land lled Recycled Composted Through the implementation of an internal waste diversion program and system, including an organics waste collection system, we were able to divert 1,092 cubic yards (CY) of waste from the landfill in 2017. This 51% accounts for 51% of the company’s waste, demonstrating a 3% increase waste diversion in waste diversion year-over-year. 838 CY of waste was recycled, 254 CY in 2017 of waste was composted, and 1,031 CY of waste was sent to the landfill. Land lled Recycled Composted We fell short of our 2017 waste diversion target by 4%. We believe that this is partially due to implementing our new waste diversion program and system partway through the 2017 year (in June of 2017). We are continuing to work with our employees, tenants, and subcontractors to increase waste diversion across our operations.

In 2017, the Halifax Port Authority launched an internal waste education campaign called “Sort it at the Port!”. This involved the implementation of a six-stream waste diversion system for Organics, Paper and Boxboard, Cardboard, Recyclables, Mixed Solid Waste, and Equipment throughout Port-controlled operations.

SPILL PREVENTION, CONTROLS AND RESPONSE The Halifax Port Authority actively works to prevent spills and leaks from entering the environment by implementing prevention, control, and response initiatives based on best practices. The Port of Halifax has approximately 40 spill kits strategically located throughout the property to address both minor and major spills if they were to occur.

2017 SUSTAINABILITY REPORT | 28

Looking Forward

2017 SUSTAINABILITY REPORT | 30 NEXT STEPS

We are very proud to have released our inaugural sustainability report this year and will continue to issue reports on our sustainability performance going forward. We have created a sustainability action plan for our operations. Through this process we identified four priority areas for the Port of Halifax: • Supply Chain Coordination and Strategic Collaboration • Auditing, Reporting, and Verification • Reducing Air Emissions • Waste Reduction Continued progress in these four areas is of utmost importance to us. Although we have made significant advancements to date, we are committed to executing strategies for promoting sustainability throughout the organization, as well as with Port partners, community members, and the public. We will continue to identify and address gaps in our operations, and look for prospects to support economic growth, community integration, and environmental progress. We will also continue to strengthen our reporting process, so we can communicate our actions and plans with you more effectively. We look to standards from credible organizations, such as the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board, Green Marine, and the United Nations Global Compact, to guide this development. We also will continue to assess materiality for the organization to determine what matters most to our employees, partners, stakeholders, and community members, so we can highlight these subjects in our reporting.

South End Container Terminal 31 | 2017 SUSTAINABILITY REPORT MEASURING PERFORMANCE

ECONOMIC GROWTH ECONOMIC IMPACT JOBS AND EMPLOYMENT CARGO AND CRUISE

in direct in wages and $809 contribution to $534 salaries from port 559, 242 million Nova Scotia’s GDP million activities TEU in containerized throughput, in from up 16% year-over-year $1.7 economic 12,446 port impact jobs operations billion 371,913 from metric tonnes HALIFAX SEAPORT 24,571 Nova Scotia jobs container in non-containerized exports tonnage visitors annually 1.2+ to the Halifax million Seaport 5,010,735 metric tonnes in total cargo tonnage through HPA facilities up 12% year-over-year

up 27% 173 year-over- cruise vessel calls year

up 23% 292,722 year-over- cruise guests year

CN Rail 2017 SUSTAINABILITY REPORT | 32 COMMUNITY INTEGRATION LABOUR RELATIONS HEALTH AND SAFETY COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

are members since the 12% of the Port’s 600+ 0 Port’s of Health & Safety community engaged in union strikes conception employees Committee the Port’s members master and planning from unions have process to over the completed in 40% the end of last 2 years ICS training 75+ 0 of organizations 2016 grievances (2016–2017) employees (approximately)

attended 1,000+ Port Days people in 2017

100+ given tours annually

Oceans Week HFX Activity at Point Pleasant Park, Sponsored by HPA

33 | 2017 SUSTAINABILITY REPORT ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRESS GREEN MARINE ENERGY & EMISSIONS WASTE MANAGEMENT

Placed in the in of waste were 1,971,398 2017 diverted from for 1,092 the landfill in Top5 Green Marine kg CO2e cubic yards 2017 firms scoring in 2017

of waste 221 emissions in 838 was 4/5 g/tonnes intensity Air Pollutants cubic yards recycled from the 16% (2014–2016) in 5/5 decrease baseline of waste Spill Prevention 254 was cubic yards composted were installed in 400+ 4/5 high efficiencyacross Community Impacts the port 51% LEDs in 2017 waste diversion 5/5 in Environmental 3% from Leadership improvement 2016

4/5 in Waste Management

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