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Generational SustainabilityJ.R. Simplot Company
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history
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Potato/Food Processing
Fertilizer
Cattle Mining
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International/Australia
Farming
Turf and Seed Ports/Fertilizer Retail & Storage
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culture (n)shared beliefs and values of group: the beliefs, customs, practices, and social behavior of a particular nation or people
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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.
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Conversion of potato waste into ethanol.
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a strategic paradigm for resource issues
SUSTAINABILITY
EnvironmentalProgress
Strategic PartnersCommunication
ComplianceGoals/
ImprovementEMS/BMPs
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dynamics
“business”
“demands”
activist groups
regulators
customers
operations & plans
marketplace
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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.
o 100% compliance is the expectation.o Agencies expect it.o The public expects it.o Management expects it.
o Fines/penalties.o Bad publicityo 3rd party lawsuits.
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customersWant 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?
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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.
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Environmental Performance
Best Practices
EMS
Compliance
Innovation
Improvement
management system
Elements of System
1. Policy
2. Roles
3. Goals (Action Plan)
4. Measurement of Performance
5. Files and Records
6. Communication
7. Audits
8. Training
9. Compliance Calendar
10. Env Practices/CAPs
Management System: having a defined system/structure in place that provides compliance assurance and provides a mechanism for environmental improvement.
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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):
metrics
2007 2008 2009 2010 -
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Total Air Emissions (Tons)NOx
Don Plant El Centro* French Camp* Helm Lathrop Overton Post Falls* Rivergate Rock Springs Smoky Canyon
Vernal
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continual improvement
Aspects/Assessment
Goals[Action Plans]
ImplementMetrics
Evaluate & Communicat
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•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.
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Sustainability assessment
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Environmental Performance
Best Practices
EMS
Compliance
Innovation
Improvement
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a strategic paradigm for resource issues
SUSTAINABILITY
EnvironmentalProgress
Strategic PartnersCommunication
ComplianceGoals/
ImprovementEMS/BMPs
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strategic leadership in natural resources
Project
ResourcesCommunity
Identifying concerns.
Blue SourceTrout UnlimitedOthersExpanding the
“pie” concept.
Finding potential “partners” that can be worked with.
Developing options that work with the project and address concerns.
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strategic results
Fisheries Greenhouse Gases
Blackfoot River3 mining companies2 NGOs
Yankee Fork –Salmon RiverTrout UnlimitedFederal agencies
•Wastewater improvements.•Fuel source for boiler.•Greenhouse gas credits.
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communication
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questions/comments