We are committed to meeting our responsibilities to protect the environment through a variety
of programs and actively monitoring our compliance with all regulators. We consider the actions we take in the context of their economic, environmental and social effects. Engaging with our stakeholders on issues related to the environment allows for open communication and is important to how we operate.
We carry out our activities and operations in compliance with all relevant and applicable
environmental regulations and good industry practice. An example of this is our on-going ability to operate and report within the Stewardship Framework embraced by the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers ("CAPP") and maintaining a comprehensive management system. We also regularly audit our operations for internal process and regulatory compliance. We have a site inspections program and a corrosion risk management program designed to ensure compliance with HSE laws and regulations. We carry insurance to cover a portion of our property losses, liability and business interruption. HSE updates and risks are reviewed regularly by the HSE committee comprised of members of the board of directors of Enerplus.
At present, we believe that
we meet all applicable environmental standards and regulations and have included
appropriate amounts in our capital expenditure budget to continue to meet our ongoing
environmental obligations. By safeguarding the environment through spill prevention, mitigation of gas flaring and venting, and being prepared to provide a timely and effective response to unexpected releases of environmental contaminents, we are demonstrating our commitment to developing our resources in a thoughtful, sustainable manner.
Environmental initiatives that include working to reduce waste, improving the efficiency of fresh water use, and reclaiming disrupted landscapes to equivalent land capacity confirms our ongoing
commitment to environmental stewardship in the communities in which we operate. Environmental risks impact our workforce, operating costs and the establishment of
regulatory standards. We are continously working to improve the efficiency of our energy consumption, reducing Greenhouse Gas emissions intensity and providing resources, training and technology to meet our environmental objectives.
Through careful planning today, we can preserve our landscape for future generations.
To view our Environment policy click here.
For further information on our environment activities please refer to the
Health, Safety and Environment section of our Annual Information Form.
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