Environmental summary

Approval for a deep sea terminal at Avonmouth requires that any environmental impacts are anticipated and planned for.

An initial study of potential effects was carried out and reported in 2007 for comment by DfT, statutory consultees and other interested parties. Based on this a full environmental impact assessment was conducted and an environmental statement submitted as part of the application for a Harbour Revision Order.

Bristol Port’s record on environmental matters is in the public domain, and it has been credited with ‘thinking globally and acting locally’ when it comes to environmental awareness.  Port environmental management describes the company's policies on resource management and conservation.

Reducing carbon emissions is a national concern and provides another example of Bristol Port’s approach to environmental issues. By virtue of its freight hinterland and good transport links Bristol offers savings in time, cost and container mileage which translate to substantial benefits in reduced CO2 emissions.  Container traffic emissions has more information.