"A foundation of our
sustainability strategy
involves the wise and
efficient use of
natural resources"
sustainability strategy
involves the wise and
efficient use of
natural resources"
■ Environmental Stewardship
Buckeye’s commitment to our employees and the public’s health and safety and our environmental stewardship is absolute and is reflected in our environmental policy. To support this commitment and policy, Buckeye established a comprehensive set of expectations, standards, and systems, which comprise the Environmental Management System (EMS). Currently being implemented at all our sites Buckeye’s EMS was developed prior to the emergence of international management system standards, such as ISO 14000. However, Buckeye’s Environmental Management System includes the same basic objectives embodied by these. The EMS has historically played a key role in the achievement of excellent environmental results and has enabled Buckeye to be among the best environmental performers in its industry.
Please click this link for more information on Buckeye’s EMS.
As part of the 1994 Fenholloway River Use Attainability Analysis, Buckeye sponsored scientific research that developed a water color target for Apalachee Bay at the mouth of the Fenholloway River to support the restoration of historic seagrass beds.
After achieving effluent color reductions, Buckeye continued its seagrass research in 2005 with Barry Vittor & Associates (BVA). Working with the EPA to set nutrient limits for the Fenholloway River, BVA identified a chlorophyll-a level that is protective of seagrass in the Apalachee Bay. This chlorophyll-a level was subsequently used to model the allowable nutrient levels for protection of seagrass for the area.
In 2007, BVA identified a minimum light level needed on the bottom for seagrass to grow. From this work, the State of Florida approved the first ever
Florida water quality standard established specifically for the protection of seagrass in 2010. The Florida Department of Environmental Protection
considers the work done by Buckeye and BVA to be foundational to developing standards for protection of seagrass beds throughout Florida.
This research also documented improvements at the mouth of the Fenholloway River as a result of Buckeye process improvements. Seagrass abundance and diversity today is significantly improved compared to 1992.
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
A foundation of our sustainability strategy involves the wise and efficient use of natural resources and the continual improvement of our environmental performance. These important aspects of our business are incorporated into each and every individual’s responsibilities. As a result, everyone plays a crucial role in the success of our environmental results and our sustainability commitments.Buckeye’s commitment to our employees and the public’s health and safety and our environmental stewardship is absolute and is reflected in our environmental policy. To support this commitment and policy, Buckeye established a comprehensive set of expectations, standards, and systems, which comprise the Environmental Management System (EMS). Currently being implemented at all our sites Buckeye’s EMS was developed prior to the emergence of international management system standards, such as ISO 14000. However, Buckeye’s Environmental Management System includes the same basic objectives embodied by these. The EMS has historically played a key role in the achievement of excellent environmental results and has enabled Buckeye to be among the best environmental performers in its industry.
Please click this link for more information on Buckeye’s EMS.
SEAGRASS RESEARCH
Buckeye has been involved in seagrass research and restoration since 1992. The Big Bend area of Florida contains the largest seagrass beds in the eastern Gulf of Mexico. These seagrass beds are considered the leading indicator of water quality and aquatic health for the area.As part of the 1994 Fenholloway River Use Attainability Analysis, Buckeye sponsored scientific research that developed a water color target for Apalachee Bay at the mouth of the Fenholloway River to support the restoration of historic seagrass beds.
After achieving effluent color reductions, Buckeye continued its seagrass research in 2005 with Barry Vittor & Associates (BVA). Working with the EPA to set nutrient limits for the Fenholloway River, BVA identified a chlorophyll-a level that is protective of seagrass in the Apalachee Bay. This chlorophyll-a level was subsequently used to model the allowable nutrient levels for protection of seagrass for the area.
Transparency and Mixed Seagrass monitoring
This research also documented improvements at the mouth of the Fenholloway River as a result of Buckeye process improvements. Seagrass abundance and diversity today is significantly improved compared to 1992.