2001 Triple Bottom Line Report - BC Hydro

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S Y S T E M A U D I T I N G BC Hydro regularly commissions reputable external auditors and internal verification teams to evaluate the status of EMS in key areas. These audits are an objective means of assessing whether our management and staff do their jobs in accordance with BC Hydro’s Environmental Responsibility Policy and the provisions of ISO 14001. Developing and implementing EMS modules across the company has increased demand for a consistent, corporation-wide environmental audit program. In consultation with representatives from all our business groups we are finalizing a framework for such a program. A model was developed last year and is being implemented in 2001. Six audits were conducted in 2000 under our existing review systems. > E N V I R O N M E N T A L B O T T O M L I N E | 3 5 Internal teams conducted two audits prior to our ISO 14001 registrar coming on-site to conduct routine surveillance audits at the following two facilities: • The registrar’s review of Burrard Generating Station EMS concluded the system continues to be effectively implemented, and identified two minor non-conformances related to implementing existing procedures – one for document control, the other for staff training. • The registrar’s review of Prince Rupert Generating Station EMS found it conformed to registration requirements. Four reviews were conducted using external lead auditors: • Power Supply EMS; • T&D Materials Management Business Unit; • T&D Surrey Oil Operations; and • T&D Maintain Stations. Environmental Policy: Our first environmental priority is to avoid causing negative impacts. However, we know that operating our energy system affects our environment and other users of publicly shared resources. Therefore, where impacts are created, we will work to reduce those impacts, enhance affected habitat and sustain resources in the long term. Final reports for these four reviews were due by May 2001. Managers responsible for the audit areas will prepare corrective action plans to address findings.
I S O 1 4 0 0 1 We are participating in the Environmental Commitment and Responsibility (ECR) program developed by the Canadian Electricity Association (CEA). Under the program, we are committed to continual environmental improvement as an integral part of good business performance, which includes implementing an ISO 14001-consistent EMS. Decisions to pursue ISO registration are based on individually prepared business cases. S P I L L S A N D S I T E P R O T E C T I O N BC Hydro has materials handling and storage practices in place to prevent spills and their impacts on water and land. For example, since 1992 we have upgraded containment measures at facilities with significant oil and fuel storage and completed oil spill contingency plans for our operations. Under our Contaminated Site Management program, we assess properties for evidence of impacts from historic leaks and spills. In progress since 1997, the program has now completed investigations at all our operating diesel generating stations, To date, two of our key business assets – Burrard Generating Station and Prince Rupert Generating Station – received ISO 14001 certification, confirming their ability to properly manage and continually improve their environmental performance. E N V I R O N M E N T A L B O T T O M L I N E | 3 6 We will pursue ISO 14001 registration for our Surrey Oil Operation facility in 2001. And we are continuing to investigate the benefits of acquiring ISO 14001 certification for our EMS modules covering Power Supply and Transmission and Distribution. where significant volumes of fuel have been stored over the years. Assessments of soil or groundwater – or both – were also conducted at twelve other locations. Remediation was initiated at six sites, including two sites where significant fuel spills occurred this fiscal year. As well, we completed an inventory of environmental sensitivities and risks at 35 of our largest pole-storage yards. The assessment helped us identify which sites may require mitigation in order to prevent impacts.
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