Environment
Harmac Pacific's Commitment to the Environment
At Harmac Pacific, we’re dedicated to protecting our environment while working closely with local regulatory agencies. Here’s how we’re making a difference:
Investing in a Cleaner Future
Over the past 20 years, we’ve invested more than $177 million in advanced environmental control equipment. This commitment has led to a dramatic reduction in emissions to air, water, and land. We are also committed to continuously reducing our carbon footprint through carbon reduction projects with CleanBC (CIIP). Furthermore, we partner with a variety of industry groups, including the BC Bio alliance, to develop a bioproducts based economy and help shift the industry towards a low carbon future. The vast majority of energy produced onsite is green energy from burning waste forestry residuals or waste biomass. Excess green energy is supplied to the grid—enough to supply power to over 20,000 homes. Recently installed state-of-the-art biomass presses will reduce our reliance on Natural Gas and further reduce our carbon emissions.
OUR ENVIRONMENTAL EMERGENCY RESPONSE READINESS
Our environmental emergency response planning follows Part 8 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act to ensure we’re ready for any potential incidents. Our focus is on Chlorine Dioxide (ClO2) and Propane—two substances we monitor closely.
Here’s what we do to keep everyone safe:
Preparedness:
We have trained emergency response personnel ready to manage significant releases.
Communication:
We maintain and practice procedures to promptly notify emergency response agencies and inform our neighbors—both residential and business.
Containment:
In 2019, we installed a top-of-the-line Chlorine Dioxide containment and vapor suppression system to prevent large-scale releases.
If you have questions or need more information, please Contact us and ask for our Safety or Environmental department.
Forestry Certification
We’re committed to sustainable forestry practices and maintain FSC® and PEFC® certifications, ensuring that our products are made from responsibly and sustainably managed forests.
Forestry Certification Chain of Custody Policy
PEFC Forestry Certification Chain of Custody Certificate
FSC® Chain of Custody and Controlled Wood Certificate
FSC Product Group Schedule
Licenses and Permits
Our operations are fully licensed with the following permits:
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Effluent permit – PE-01214
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Air permit – PA-02708
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Landfill permit – PR-02205
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River and well water licenses – 109739, 109740, 109741, 109742, 109743
Certified Environmental Management System
We hold ISO 14001 certification for our Environmental Management System, demonstrating our ongoing commitment to environmental excellence.
Our Environmental Achievements
Over the past two decades, we’ve made significant strides:
Sulphur gas emissions:
Reduced by
90%
Particulate emissions:
Reduced by
60%
Greenhouse gas emissions:
Reduced by
58%
Water consumption:
Reduced by
50%
Environmental Concerns and Complaints
For any environmental related concerns or complaints please do not hesitate to Contact us at anytime. Personnel will be available 24/7 to take your call and investigate the issue immediately.
Thank you for supporting our efforts to create a cleaner, healthier environment!