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To achieve its overall goal of no damage to the environment, PotashCorp sets long-term environmental and energy goals and annual targets. In 2006, it achieved three out of the four targets.
| 2006 Environmental Goals and Performance
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| 1. Reduce reportable releases and permit excursions by 30 percent from 2005 levels. |
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Releases and permit excursions were reduced by 45 percent. |
| 2. Achieve 100-percent compliance on all environmental and security audit action items. |
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All environmental and security audit action items were completed. |
| 3. Improve carbon-based energy efficiency in Trinidad by 10 percent from 2005. |
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Energy efficiency in Trinidad was improved by 3 percent. |
| 4. Further develop the company’s biodiversity programs at operating sites. |
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An initial biodiversity assessment has been completed, and it will be addressed on an ongoing basis. |
Environmental Awards in 2006
PotashCorp's Environmental Awards can be viewed here.
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