Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Principles

Our Commitment

ILTA ESG Principles

Preamble

ILTA and its member companies are committed to providing safe, sustainable, efficient, and reliable storage and logistics services for bulk liquids. The following principles reflect ILTA’s commitment to sustainability and the shared aspirations of its member companies.

Environment

Overall Environmental Commitment

We embrace our responsibility for environmental stewardship through conservation, responsible resource management, and sustainable…

Water Management Principle

We believe in using sound water management practices to the benefit of our surrounding communities, including spill prevention and control measures. While water use at terminal facilities…

Air Quality Principle

We strive to maintain air quality for the communities in which we operate. In addition to complying with applicable air emissions requirements, we support the continued evaluation and adoption…

Climate Change Principle

We strive to maintain air quality for the communities in which we operate. In addition to complying with applicable air emissions requirements, we support the continued evaluation and adoption…

Social

Safety
Principle

We support a culture of continuous safety improvement with zero injuries as our goal. Protecting the health and safety of employees…

Community Engagement Principle

We encourage meaningful engagement with neighboring communities and stakeholders to build trust, strengthen relationships, and…

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Principle

We are committed to creating and attracting a diverse and inclusive workforce. We make employment decisions without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation…

Governance

Ethical Conduct Principle

We believe it is important to develop and adopt a business code of conduct to promote ethical behavior, regulatory compliance, accountability, and…

Grievance Reporting and Non-Retaliation Principle

We support workplace environments where employees can raise questions or report concerns regarding safe, secure, and responsible operations through appropriate channels…

ESG Pledge

ILTA is committed to supporting these ESG Principles by providing leadership, education, and resources that help member companies advance environmental stewardship…

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