Indicator 2.9 - Oil/Chemical Spills
Oil and chemical spills can cause significant ecological damage.
The long-term sustainability of the East Iceland ecosystem is, in part, dependent upon preventing large-scale oil and chemical releases to the lands and waters surrounding the smelter and berthing area.
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Performance
a. Number of incidents
Oil and chemical spills at Alcoa Fjardaál and Fljótsdalur Power Station in 2007-2011.
Grey = Over 20 litres White: Over 200 litres
Resource: Alcoa Fjarðaál and Landsvirkjun, 2007 - 2012.
Last updated in March 2012
Metrics, Targets & Monitoring Protocol
Metrics: What is measured?
a. Number of spills over 20 liters and 2,000 liters per year on land (facility) and from ships at berth at the Alcoa Fjardaál smelter harbour. (Project effect: direct).
Targets
a. Fljótsdalur Power Station and Alcoa Fjardaál:
- 0 spills over 20 liters
- 0 spills over 2,000 liters
Monitoring Protocol
a. Recording of incidents:
- Fljótsdalur Power Station: Station manager is responsible for recording every incident.
- Fjardaál: EHS team guarantees that every incident is recorded.
Rationale for Indicator Selection
Oil and chemical spills can cause significant ecological damage. Precaution taken to prevent oil and chemical spills in construction areas and where ships are berthing are important in order to prevent the ecosystem from possible damage.
The long-term sustainability of the East Iceland ecosystem is, in part, dependent upon preventing large-scale oil and chemical releases to the lands and waters surrounding the smelter and berthing area. Last but not least, this is important because the economic vitality of East Iceland, for all the inhabitants, is largely reliant on the maintenance of the local marine ecosystem.
