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Auditing Association of Canada
2015 Conference
September 17, 2015
An Introduction to Sustainable
Remediationwith a focus on the social sphere
Agenda
1What is Sustainable Remediation?
2 SuRF Canada
3Applying Sustainable Remediation
4 Evaluating the Social Sphere
5Questions
What is Sustainable Remediation?
Sustainable remediation considers the
environmental, social and economic impacts of a project to ensure an
optimal outcome, while being
protective of human and environmental
health, both at a local level and for the
larger community (SuRF Canada, 2012).
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What is Sustainable Remediation?
Why Sustainable Remediation?
Environment
•By-products of remediation
activities
•The finite availability of
resources
•Permafrost zones
Social
•Knowledgeable
stakeholders/shareholders
•Local sustainability
plans/programs
•First Nations
Economic
•Shareholder value of positive
corporate image
•Calculating the true cost of the
remediation
SuRF Canada
Our Mission:
« To establish a Canadian network group to promotesustainable remediation that aims to give systematicconsideration to the three dimensions of sustainability(society, economy and environment), in decision-making about rehabilitation and management of contaminated sites. The network will bring togetherpublic and private organizations and launch an information and awareness initiative in Canada. »
2
Applying Sustainable Remediation3
“Sustainable Remediation Framework” Haley et.al.,Spring 2011 Edition of Remediation Journal
(June 2011)
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“Sustainable Remediation Framework” Haley et.al.,Spring 2011 Edition of Remediation Journal (June 2011)
Applying Sustainable Remediation - Process NOT Technology
Applying Sustainable Remediation: Tools
Use the simplest tool that gets the job done
• Level 1: Best Management Practices (BMPs)
• Level 2: BMPs + Simple Evaluation
• Level 3: BMPs + Advanced Evaluation
Examples (not a complete list of all available tools)
Level 1*
BMPs
ASTM, SURF, USACE, EPA Fact Sheets
Level 2**
BMPs + Simple
California Department of Toxic Substances Control’s Green
Remediation Evaluation Matrix (GREM)
Level 3***
BMPs + Advanced
Carbon Footprint Calculators
Life-Cycle Assessment (LCA) Tools
US Air Force Sustainable Remediation Tool
US Navy and Army Corps of Engineers SiteWise
Other proprietary tools
Sources: *www.clu-in.org; **www.dtsc.ca.gov; ***ITRC
Evaluating the Social Sphere4Understand unique socio-economic
context
Establish project-specific indicators and
ranking
Create and implement socio-economic
framework
Verify that indicators are being properly
considered
Identify and engage stakeholders
Measure success
Social Framework Example:
Sydney Tar Ponds Clean-Up
SOCIO-ECONOMIC FRAMEWORK
focus on socio-economic health of the community
creates the best possible environment for a
challenging project to advance
Source: STPA website
Social Framework: Indicators
measurable or
comparable
can be used to
evaluate relative
performance of
different options
a single characteristic
that represents a
sustainability effect
www.nicole.org
SuRF UK Indicator Set
Environmental Social Economic
Air (ENV 1) Human Health & Safety
(SOC 1)
Direct Economic Costs
& Benefits (ECON 1)
Soil & Ground
Conditions (ENV 2)
Ethics & Equality (SOC
2)
Indirect Economic
Costs & Benefits
(ECON 2)
Groundwater &
Surface Water (ENV 3)
Neighbourhood &
Locality (SOC 3)
Employment &
Employment Capital
(ECON 3)
Ecology (ENV 4) Communities &
Community
Involvement (SOC 4)
Induced Economic
Costs & Benefits
(ECON 4)
Natural Resources &
Waste (ENV 5)
Uncertainty &
Evidence (SOC 5)
Project Lifespan and
Flexibility (ECON 5)
SOC 1: HUMAN HEALTH AND SAFETY
Mitigation of unacceptable human health risk
Risk management
• Protection of workers and
public
• Comprehensive H&S Plan
• Implementation of the plan at
all levels of Project (pre-design
through monitoring)
• Report card on contractor’s
H&S performance
• Elimination of unsafe
contractors
Coke Oven Site Remediation, 2011
SOC 2: ETHICS & EQUALITY
Ensuring social equality and justice
• The Panel / Public Hearings
• Environmental Committee
• Community Liaison Committee
• Ongoing Reporting: e.g. Federal Treasury Board reporting on
Panel recommendations
Transparency
• Public tendering process with review committee
• Transparency in communication of work plans,
sampling/testing program and results
• Timely update of public website
SOC 3: NEIGHBORHOOD & LOCALITY
Impacts/Benefits to local areas during construction phase
• Dust, noise and airborne chemical vapour monitoring
Wider effects of changes in site usage/built environment
• Enhancement of previously contaminated and unusable land
• Community input to finished product
• Potential continuing economic benefit
SOC 4: COMMUNITIES & COMMUNITY
INVOLVEMENT
Effect of the project on local culture and vitality
• Positive attitude shift • Transformation• Positive media attention• Inclusivity & engagement in
decision process
Panel, hearings, and directives
Transparency and involvement of community
• Communications plan • STPA, CLC• Results reporting & project
progress
Changes in how community functions
• Improved social context
Increased trust, community engagement, and pride
Source: STPA website
SOC 5: UNCERTAINTY & EVIDENCE
Validation and verification (“the Audit”)
• Pro-active communication with public and stakeholders
• Comprehensive reporting
• Contractors submitted monthly LEB report card on labour
content and community support/investment
• Improved economic health of community
• Stakeholder survey
• Qualitative review of goals:
Is community engaged?
Has the project improved community image, culture, vitality, and
infrastructure through LEB results?
ENGAGE IMPLEMENT VERIFY
Questions?
www.SuRFCanada.org
Contacts
• Justin Kelley - [email protected]
• Stella Karnis - [email protected]
• Robert Noël-De-Tilly - [email protected]
• François Beaudoin - [email protected]
• Sébastien Yelle - [email protected]
Regional Contacts
• BC : Francisco Perelló - [email protected]
• Alberta : Joel Nolin – [email protected]
• Saskatchewan : David Sanscartier – [email protected]
• Ontario : Stephanie Bohdanow - [email protected]
• Atlantic: Maylia Parker – [email protected]
Additional Slides
Sustainable Remediation - How did we get here?
Ellis & Hadley (2009) U.S. Sustainable Remediation Forum’s Sustainable Remediation WhitePaper—Integrating Sustainable Principles, Practices, and Metrics Into Remediation Projects
Level 1
BMPs
Level 2
BMPs + Simple
Level 3
BMPs + Advanced
Description Best practices
(i.e., no idling of
truck engines at job
site)
Qualitative ranking
process
Quantitative analysis (i.e.,
footprint, net
environmental benefits
analysis)
Pros Simple
Cost-effective
Easy to implement
Evaluates multiple
metrics
Simple calculations
only (kg CO2/kg
contaminant
treated)
Quantifies multiple metrics
Tracks impacts from
cradle to grave
Cons Does not evaluate
trade-offs
Requires scoring
method
Requires scoring method
More costly, time
consuming
More data required
Source: ITRC (GSR-2, 2011)
Two ASTM Standards
Published in 2013
E2876-13: Standard Guide
for Integrating Sustainable
Objectives into Cleanup (May)
E2893-13: Standard Guide
for Greener Cleanups (September)
Both provide BMPs and
cover entire cleanup
process
Standard Guide for Greener Cleanups (E2893-13)
Provides a process for evaluating, implementing, documenting
and reporting activities to reduce the environmental footprint
• Minimize Total Energy Use / Maximize Use of Renewable Energy
• Minimize Air Pollutants and Greenhouse Gas Emissions
• Minimize Water Use and Impacts to Water Resources
• Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle Materials and Waste
• Protect Land and Ecosystems
E2876-13: Standard Guide for Integrating Sustainable Objectives into Cleanup
Over 160 example BMPs cover 11 core elements