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Generational Sustainability J.R. Simplot Company. history. Potato/Food Processing. Fertilize r. Cattle. Mining. International/Australia. Farming. Turf and Seed. Ports/Fertilizer Retail & Storage. culture (n).
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Potato/Food Processing Fertilizer Cattle Mining
International/Australia Farming Turf and Seed Ports/Fertilizer Retail & Storage
culture (n) shared beliefs and values of group: the beliefs, customs, practices, and social behavior of a particular nation or people
As a privately held company, Simplot is uniquely positioned to make sustainability a priority. Decisions are made with the “long-term” view front and center.
a strategic paradigm for resource issues Compliance Goals/Improvement EMS/BMPs
compliance Compliance/Liability Being “close” to 100% compliance is not good enough. • You know the old saying, being close only counts in atomic warfare and horseshoes. • 100% compliance is the expectation. • Agencies expect it. • The public expects it. • Management expects it. • Fines/penalties. • Bad publicity • 3rd party lawsuits.
customers Want to know: • Data • What are we doing to improve? • What is our compliance record? • Do we have a “system” in place to manage all this?
community/activist groups • Focus on facilities: greater than ever: • Federal land management • Pesticides • Emissions/Compliance • Internet – most of your data is available publicly. • New info systems from EPA. • $ • Credibility from media.
management system Management System: having a defined system/structure in place that provides compliance assurance and provides a mechanism for environmental improvement. Elements of System • Policy • Roles • Goals (Action Plan) • Measurement of Performance • Files and Records • Communication • Audits • Training • Compliance Calendar • Env Practices/CAPs
best practices • Industry standards • Tank inspection standards (SPCC and other materials) • Lessons learned. • Standard methods • “pilots use checklists for a reason”
metrics • GHG-Green House Gas including : CO2, CH4, N20 as CO2 equivalent metric tons • Air Emission Inventory (PM10 and NOX) • Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) (lbs/year) • Notice of violation (NOV’s) • Hazardous waste • Universal waste • Production Ratios (gallons/ lbs) including: • Water Usage (gallons) • Wastewater usage (gallons) • Landfill Waste Production • Total Recycle (including: paper, cardboard and metal) • Energy Usage (Electricity and Fuels):
continual improvement • Action plans: setting of goals. • What are key issues for facility? • What are key issues from community standpoint? • Set goals, define metrics. • Evaluate and communicate.
a strategic paradigm for resource issues Compliance Goals/Improvement EMS/BMPs
strategic leadership in natural resources Identifying concerns. Finding potential “partners” that can be worked with. Developing options that work with the project and address concerns. Blue Source Trout Unlimited Others Expanding the “pie” concept.
strategic results Fisheries Greenhouse Gases • Wastewater improvements. • Fuel source for boiler. • Greenhouse gas credits. • Blackfoot River • 3 mining companies • 2 NGOs • Yankee Fork –Salmon River • Trout Unlimited • Federal agencies