2006 PEP Community Partner Award
David A.
Bagwell, Esq.
Federal Mediator
U.S. Highway 98 corridor project in west
Mobile County
2006
PEP Member Awards
Large Company
Bender
Shipbuilding & Repair Co., Inc.
Bender
Shipbuilding has expended much time and effort working as a
member of the Shipbuilders Council of America (SCA) with the
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in the field of
integrating an Environmental Management System (EMS) and
“Lean Manufacturing.” Bender specifically focused on
reducing smoke and gas emissions by monitoring weld sizes
and the economic costs and environmental effects of
over-welding and rework.
Large Company
Volkert
Environmental Group, Inc.
Volkert &
Associates led an interdisciplinary team in the preparation
of an EIS for the Choctaw Point Terminal project. The EIS
process produced a comprehensive wetland mitigation plan
that achieved the goal of no-net-loss of wetlands,
incorporation of measures to control storm water runoff and
protect water quality, the discovery and preservation of an
historic Civil War fortification – Fort Albert Sidney
Johnston, and a commitment by the ASPA to provide public
access to the Mobile Bay at Arlington Cove.
Medium
Company
Akzo Nobel
Functional Chemicals, LLC
Akzo Nobel has
taken the additional step to improve environmental progress
through certification of its Responsible Care (RC) Program.
This is in addition to the ISO 14001 certification they have
held since 1996. By becoming RC 14001 certified, the
environmental progress of the company is now verified by the
auditing of a third part. Akzo Nobel is responsible for the
protection and handling of chemicals in its own plant, and
by its customers, transporters, and the
general
public, and follows the advice of its Citizen’s Advisory
Panel in Axis, Alabama.
Medium Company
Hand Arendall, LLC
The members of the Real Estate, Land Use and
Timber Practice Group of the law firm Hand Arendall, LLC
encourage conservation of natural resources and good
stewardship by learning as well as teaching leaders,
individuals, and visitors along the Gulf Coast about our
natural resources. Additionally, the Practice Group
participates as members, board members and officers of
numerous conservation and environmental organizations.
Members of the Practice Group are directly involved in task
forces focusing on conservation and land use planning
issues, volunteer efforts that promote conservation
education, watershed management practices, and best
management practices in everyday activities.
Medium Company
Hargrove &
Associates, Inc.
Hargrove & Associates chose to renovate an
existing building near downtown for its expansion. The
project utilized less new construction materials, provided a
net increase in green space and trees, and a shorter
commuter for many employees. The 1950’s vintage warehouse
at Washington and Canal Streets was retrofitted with
additional insulation and roofing, energy-efficient windows,
and environmental control systems. The storm water system
was re-designed to alleviate flooding of neighboring
properties and streets. Existing brickwork was integrated
with new metal siding and trim. Over 20 new trees were
planted. The building has become a model of selective
re-use of blighted properties in the area.
Small Company
Hudson & Watts,
LLP
Hudson & Watts, LLP provides legal services
with an emphasis on environmental litigation and regulatory
compliance, architects’ and engineers’ liability,
construction litigation and personal injury defense. It is
listed in “The Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers.” Partner
Victor T. (Tom) Hudson participated in the formation of the
two most prominent environmentally-conscious networks of
business and industry on the Gulf Coast – The Forum
and PEP, and has continuously served as their
counsel. Both organizations are committed to protecting and
improving the environment in our region.
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