Yellowline Asphalt wins Hamilton Port Authority green award

A relatively new tenant at the Port of Hamilton, Yellowline was chosen because it has demonstrated a high level of commitment and continuous improvement in environmental protection.

Bruce Wood, HPA president and CEO, said: “Responsible stewardship of Hamilton’s working waterfront is a job we take very seriously.”

“We encourage a high level of environmental performance on the part of our tenants. We embed rigorous environmental standards right into our contracts, and then work together to foster a proactive approach to protecting air, land and water. Yellowline is a superb example of a company that is showing leadership,” he added.

The company’s facility at the port was designed in 2011-2012 with the environment in mind. The facility includes sophisticated dust control and recycling systems, and a unique safety feature avoids possible overflows.

Yellowline is one of several port tenants to become members in Green Marine, a voluntary marine industry programme that seeks to reduce the environmental impacts of maritime transportation by going beyond regulatory compliance. Green Marine has more than 80 participating members throughout Canada and the US.

The company achieved a Level 3 or higher score in the areas of spill prevention, community impact and environmental leadership. The company is also a participant in the Port of Hamilton’s annual Team Up to Clean Up community event.

Suresh Daljeet, operations manager at Yellowline, said: “At Yellowline, we consider our environmental programme a key component of our business along with safety, quality and efficient production methods.”

“As our company continues to grow, our commitment to the environment will grow as well. Our team is dedicated to keeping Yellowline an environmentally friendly part of the Hamilton community. It’s a belief and a commitment we make to our customers, our staff and our city,” he added.

Each year, the winner of HPA’s Environmental Excellence Award is invited to select a local Hamilton-area environmental organization to receive a $5,000 donation. Yellowline has selected the Hamilton Conservation Foundation, where the funds will be used in the protection of Hamilton’s watershed, including environmental education and conservation land acquisition initiatives.