A successful port is an essential part of the economic resources of the national, regional and local communities. In operating as a successful port Drogheda Port Company is committed to ensuring that the activities of the Company are conducted in a safe and ecologically sustainable manner with a high standard of environmental performance. This will be achieved while ensuring that the needs of the wider community and the values attached to natural and physical resources are taken into account in carrying out our business.

To achieve environmental performance consistent with this policy, the Drogheda Port Company employ the following principles:

• Comply with all relevant environmental legislation and government policies and aim for best industry practice in all aspects of our operations.
• Monitor the impact on the natural and social environment surrounding our port.
• Minimise the environmental impacts of our port operations and developments and seek continual improvement in environmental performance.
• Use resources efficiently and minimise wastes.
• Strive for usage and development consistent with the concept of ecologically sustainable development.
• Aim to enhance our reputation as a business and port authority through our high environmental standards and performance.
• Develop and maintain effective Environmental Management Plans and Emergency Plans to protect the environment under our control.
• Communicate openly and honestly on the environmental performance of our ports to key stakeholders, government and the general community.
• Work cooperatively with other organisations, or provide appropriate support, where it will help achieve the environmental objectives of the Company. Share any outcomes from the Company’s own research work.
• Hold all employees accountable for environmental performance in their area so that they carry out their duties in accordance with legislation and company requirements.
• Require contractors engaged by the Company to meet the Company’s environmental standards and requirements and to comply with relevant legislation.
• Encourage port operators and tenants to meet the Company’s environmental standards and requirements.