Environment at BlueScope is managed in accordance with a system of components that are aligned to assist BlueScope achieve and demonstrate sound environmental performance. Employees play a significant role in implementing the system.
Our Bond
Our Bond reminds us that our strength lies in "choosing to do what is right". Our success relies on communities supporting our business and products. In turn, we care for the environment, create wealth, respect local values and encourage involvement.
HSEC Policy
BlueScope’s HSEC Policy states:
“We care for the environment. We are committed to the efficient use of resources, preventing pollution, and reducing the environmental impact of our operations and products.“
To meet our HSEC commitments, we will:
- Clearly define responsibilities and accountabilities
- Set measurable objectives and targets
- Use internal and external expertise as required
- Regularly monitor and report publicly on our progress
- Develop, implement and maintain management standards and systems
- Comply with legal requirements, relevant industry standards, and the intent of this policy
- Identify, assess and manage our HSEC risks
- Provide appropriate HSEC training to all our employees
- Disseminate HSEC information to our employees, contractors and visitors to our workplaces
- Consult and engage our stakeholders to facilitate shared responsibility for meeting the goals of our HSEC Policy
Environment Principles
At BlueScope Steel, we will take action within our businesses and work with our partners to continually improve our environmental footprint. The framework for this commitment is detailed in the Environment Principles. These Principles also incorporate a set of expectations that describe what each site, manager and employee will do.
Our Environment Principles are:
| Environmental performance and improvement is a management responsibility. |
| All employees must adhere to environmental policies and procedures. |
| Report, investigate and correct all environmental incidents. |
| Training all employees to raise awareness is essential. |
| Honest, open, and timely communication is essential. |
We care for our EARTH.
Environment Standards
The BlueScope Steel Environment Standards provide the framework for the development, implementation and maintenance of Environment Management Systems across the Company and support the implementation of Our Bond, HSEC Policy and Environment Principles. They are consistent with the requirements of the International Environment Management System Standard, ISO 14001:2004.
There are 12 Environment Standards covering requirements such as leadership, risk management, legal compliance, emergency management, training, communication, incident management and performance measurement.
Company-Wide Procedures and Guidelines
Company-wide Environment Procedures and Guidelines have been developed to provide additional detail and assist different areas of the Company to manage their environmental performance and encourage a consistent approach.
Operational Procedures
Each Business, Business Unit and Department has its own set of operational procedures. Incorporated into these procedures are environmental requirements relevant to the particular processes for that part of the business.
ISO 14001 Certification
Many of BlueScope Steel's operating facilities maintain certification to ISO 14001, including the Port Kembla Steelworks, New Zealand Steel, North Star BlueScope Steel, Western Port, Springhill and most within Asia. This certification provides additional assurance that the Environment Management System continues to be suitable, adequate and effective.
