For Immediate Release
April 7, 2004

PORT OF OAKLAND RELEASES 2003 SUSTAINABILITY ANNUAL REPORT
(Key Projects deliver benefits ranging from reducing energy consumption and green design to promoting local jobs and strengthening community relationships)

Oakland, Calif. (April 7, 2004) - Port of Oakland's Sustainability Task Force released the Port's 2003 Sustainability Annual Report* at this week's Board of Port Commissioners' meeting (Tuesday 04-06-04). The Port of Oakland adopted a Sustainability Policy in November 2000 supporting the triple bottom line or the "3 E's" - economic vitality, social equity and environmental responsibility.

Port of Oakland Board President John Protopappas praised Port managers and staff for their sustainability efforts, "On behalf of the port commissioners I want to express our appreciation for your accomplishments and genuine commitment to implement the Sustainability Policy. We're proud of your achievements and encourage you to continue this important work."

Port of Oakland Executive Director Tay Yoshitani explained that focusing on the "triple bottom line" has been one of his highest priorities, "Our work here is about balance. We're committed to boosting the economy, creating social equity and caring for the environment. This report clearly demonstrates that the Port's Sustainability Policy is now an important and integral part of our strategic planning and day-to-day operations."

2003 Sustainability Annual Report highlights:

• Recycling at Oakland International Airport and Jack London Square; -50 foot dredging project reuses much of the dredging materials within the Port property to create new habitat
• A lighting retrofit at the airport terminals conserves energy and reduces costs; a taxiway construction project involving solar powered flashlights saved resources, money, and considerable staff time
• The Oakland International Airport Terminal 2 Improvement Project design phase incorporated green building criteria based on a national standard
• The maritime air quality program (which has multiple significant projects), the alternative fuel program at the airport, and the hybrid automobile discount program all are efforts to reduce emissions; a parts-washer project in fleet maintenance reduces toxins in the air, saves money and protects employees
• Community Relations has a significant number of programs that deliver social equity and build important relationships with stakeholders
• Local Business Utilization and the Project Labor agreement implementation produce tangible social equity by delivering local jobs

*For a digital copy of the report contact Midori Tabata (510) 627-1187 or mtabata@portoakland.com

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Marilyn Sandifur
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