INEOS ChlorVinyls -
Runcorn Site Environmental Performance Report 2008
INEOS ChlorVinyls publishes an annual Environmental Performance Report covering aspects of its safety, health and environmental performance at Runcorn Site, UK.
Summary
- In 2008, VOC emissions reduced as a result of improved availability of the main abatement plant. Further reductions are antcipated for 2009.
- The concentrations of pollutants found in the air near to the Site are normally too low to be measured/detected even by the sophisticated monitoring equipment used. Fluctuations follow the availability of the main abatement plant but remain less than one thousandth of the level set by the HSE for employees who work on the Site. The concentrations of key pollutants are typically less than one tenth of the EQS (Environmental Quality Standard). Around one half of the results are below the limit of detection.
- In 2008, waste sent to landfill continues to be at a very low level.
- It was disappointing to see an increase in Reportable Incidents in 2008 despite the high profile of our initiatives across the Site. The vast majority were small, technical breaches of outfall consents that had no impact on the environment.
- INEOS ChlorVinyls is continuing to support the work of local environmental organisations including: Cheshire Wildlife Trust, Weaver Valley Initiative, The Mersey Forest and Groundwork.
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