These slides describe how the Georgia Ports Authority is working with its community to preserve the environment and create jobs.

1. 30% LESS
Water is used at GPA’s health and
safety building compared to the
average commercial building.
GPA converted its health and safety offices into a LEED Silver building,
reducing waste, maintenance costs and energy consumption.

2. 59%
Reduction in energy
and cost to light the
container yard through
a high-tech new lighting
system.
To minimize light pollution and wasted energy, GPA uses technology
to remotely schedule on/off system operation and track usage.

3. 20,000 TONS
of recycled crushed concrete were used to construct
the cross terminal roadway
GPA’s single-stream recycling program allows for a variety of recyclables,
thereby keeping products out of landfills.

4. 350,000+
Full- and part-time jobs across the
state are supported by Georgia’s
deepwater ports.
Port operations help preserve Georgia’s manufacturing base, support
Georgia’s agricultural economy and foster growth of the state’s massive
logistics, distribution and warehousing network.