Get Directions Contact Services Explore Business with the Port Community Port Commission Pilot Commission Careers About Environmental Policy Port Freeport believes in the importance of preserving the environment. Improving Continuously to Protect the Texas Environment Through continuous improvements, Port Freeport wishes to seek methods to prevent and reduce any negative impact on the environment resulted by our activities or services. Port Freeport is committed to protecting our environment for generations to come. Responsible Productivity As a port authority on the Texas Gulf Coast, Port Freeport has an obligation to its community and future generations to protect the environment. For that reason, Port Freeport wishes to find the best solutions that provide a positive impact to our environment. Port Freeport aspires to be a positive influence and demonstrate responsibility in terms of how its activities impact the environment. This means we will continue to formulate new ideas and methods whose direct influence on the environment will be at a minimum. Barge shipping has a CO2 emissions factor of 16.41 grams per ton mile compared to 171.83 for trucks Barges move one ton of cargo 576 miles per gallon of fuel. Rail car moves the same cargo 413 miles and trucks only 155 miles. Previous Next Port Freeport is fully committed to conducting Port activities in a proactive manner that is protective of the environment, through management and staff commitment, public outreach and regulatory compliance. Management and Staff Commitment Port Freeport’s Port Commission, Management and staff are committed to the protection of all aspects of the environment, while applying the principles of continuous improvement. Public Outreach The Port is committed to providing public outreach and leadership on environmental issues. The Port will make this policy available to its staff, tenants, customers, vendors, and the community. Regulatory Compliance Port Freeport will comply with all applicable environmental regulations and other requirements while promoting sustainable growth and development. CONTACT US Questions about the Port's environmental policy and impact? Click the icon above or call us at 1-800-362-5743. Explore Port Tenants Expansion Plan Infrastructure Facilities Land Waters Channel Map Workforce Protective Services Services Project Cargo Container Operations Heavy Lift Terminal Roll On/Off Operations Foreign Trade Zone Freeport Community Employment Opportunities Golf Tournament Take-A-Child Fishing About Brazoria County Community Advisory Panel Business with The Port Relocating to Port Freeport Forms and Documents Contractor Bids and Proposals Tariffs News & Media News Press Library Meeting Agendas Meeting Minutes Events Pilot Commission About Port Commission Port Staff Contact Us Emergency Info Directory FAQs Financial Information Environmental Policy Economic Impact Legal Disclaimer 1-800-362-5743 Toll-Free Phone Number Administrative Office 1100 Cherry St. Freeport, TX 77541-5863 Port Main Gate Address 1001 Navigation Blvd. Freeport, TX 77541-5863 Connect search © 1999-2017 Port Freeport