ESG
Objectives
Corporate Responsibility at BWC Terminals
- At BWC Terminals, corporate responsibility is embedded in everything we do. As a leading bulk liquid storage operator, we play a critical and long-term role in our customers’ supply chains—facilitating the safe and efficient movement of liquid products from production to demand centers across North America.
- We recognize the environmental and social implications of bulk storage and are committed to addressing both its opportunities and challenges. Our approach is guided by a strong stewardship ethic—toward our employees, customers, business partners, communities, and stakeholders—and anchored in our core values of safety, integrity, and sustainability.
- Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles are central to our strategy. We actively identify, assess, and mitigate the impacts of our operations to ensure long-term value creation and effective risk management. From our Stop Work Authority program to our community investment initiatives, we prioritize the health and wellbeing of our people and the protection of the environments in which we operate.
- As stated by Adam Smith, President & CEO: “We remain focused on disciplined growth, operational integrity, and deepening our engagement with stakeholders. Our collaborative culture—built on being Hungry, Humble, and Open—drives our ability to create sustainable, long-term value for our business, our people, and the communities we serve.”
Environmental
We prioritize and protect the environment by:
- Complying with all local, state, and federal environmental regulations
- Implementing best practices for conservation of natural resources thereby reducing our carbon footprint and impact on climate change
- Fostering a culture of continuous improvement to positively impact the environment
- Providing comprehensive training to our employees to ensure understanding of all applicable policies and procedures
Social
We make a positive impact in our communities by:
- Creating a safe and secure environment for all stakeholders
- Empowering every employee to thrive and succeed
- Implementing policies, procedures, and programs designed to prevent safety incidents and foster growth and development of our employees
- Supporting our communities through charitable giving, volunteering and mentoring
- Encouraging and promoting diversity of thought and individuality within the organization
Governance
We are accountable through a foundation of honesty, trust, and respect by:
- Complying with all applicable regulations
- Mandating adherence to our Code of Conduct and Ethics principles
- Maintaining an independent board of managers and associated committees
- Fostering transparent decision-making at all levels in the organization
- Continuously evaluating and updating all policies and procedures to align with regulations and industry best practices
- Exceeding customers' expectations by actively listening, responding promptly, and anticipating their needs
ESG Commitments That Drive Accountability and Impact
BWC’s leadership team (including the Board of Managers) believe these ESG policy commitments will enable us to meet our strategic objectives, improve our approach to protecting the environment, make a positive impact in our communities, while remaining accountable through a foundation of integrity, trust and respect.
This policy is applicable to all managers, officers, directors, employees, and business partners acting for or on behalf of BWC and its controlled subsidiaries.