Enerplus maintains a comprehensive environmental management system. We carry out our activities and operations in compliance with all applicable regulations and good industry practice.
Environmental risks can impact our workforce, operating costs and our stakeholders. As a result, we continuously work to improve the efficiency of our energy consumption, reduce greenhouse gas emissions intensity and provide resources, training and technology to meet our environmental objectives. We have several ongoing environmental initiatives in this regard, including:
- facility site inspection program;
- corrosion risk management program;
- waste management and waste reduction programs;
- fugitive emissions management program;
- greenhouse gas reduction initiatives; and
- reclamation of disturbed landscapes to equivalent land capability.
Environmental risks can impact our workforce, operating costs and the establishment of regulatory standards. As a result, we are continuously working to improve the efficiency of our energy consumption, reduce greenhouse gas emissions intensity and provide resources, training and technology to meet our environmental objectives.
Enerplus has included appropriate amounts in its capital expenditure budget to continue to meet its ongoing environmental obligations. By safeguarding the environment through spill prevention strategies, mitigation of gas flaring and venting, and being prepared to provide a timely and effective response to unexpected releases of environmental contaminants, we are demonstrating our commitment to developing our resources in a thoughtful, sustainable manner.
Through careful planning today, we can preserve our landscape for future generations.
The Enerplus Board of Directors, leadership, and employees, are committed not only to conducting all of our activities consistent with the environmental regulations that govern the oil and gas industry within each of our operating jurisdictions, but to proactively mitigate our impact on the environment.
We will:
- Consider the actions we take in the context of their economic, environmental, and social effects;
- Continue to operate and report within the Responsible Canadian Energy (RCE) Program embraced by the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers ("CAPP"), and maintain a comprehensive management system;
- Provide resources, training and technology to meet our environmental objectives;
- Engage with our stakeholders on issues related to the environment;
- Safeguard the environment, including spill prevention and the mitigation of gas flaring and venting, and be prepared to provide a timely and effective response to unexpected releases of environmental contaminants;
- Work to reduce waste, and improve the efficiency of fresh water use;
- Work to improve the efficiency of our energy consumption, reducing greenhouse gas emissions intensity;
- Reclaim disrupted landscapes to equivalent land capability;
- Regularly audit our operations for internal process and regulatory compliance.
Gordon J. Kerr
President and CEO
Enerplus Corporation
November 2011
About EnerplusEnerplus is an independent North American energy company with a diversified asset base of oil and gas properties across a variety of resource plays. We are focused on creating value for our investors by providing organic growth in production and reserves complemented by a monthly dividend. more
