SMWBE, AND DEI EFFORTS

Sustainability

The Economic Alliance is committed to working with Port Houston to advance policies and initiatives promoting the energy transition to a more sustainable future that will benefit our communities

Trae Camble, Director of Environmental Affairs at Port Houston participated in the Gulf Coast Growth Show Season 7 Ep 18.

Trae highlighted what Port Houston is doing to leave a more environmentally friendly footprint across the Houston Port region and highlighting:

Sustainability efforts and goals; the Environmental Social Governance (ESG) report they are working on.

Reduction of the ports carbon footprint~55% over the last 5-6 years.

Importance and impact of Project 11.

Role as a Board Member for the Galveston Bay Foundation.

Sustainability Leadership Panel at the Gulf Coast Industry Forum featured industry and higher education leaders that discussed advanced plastics recycling and how our region is leading in sustainability.

Quarterly newsletter “The Current” Q1/2023 primary focus highlighted “Advanced Recycling” advancing plastics circularity through technology and collaboration

5. PROMOTION OF PORT HOUSTON’S SUSTAINABILITY, SMWBE, AND DEI EFFORTS

Programs Making An Impact On Smwbe And Dei Efforts

Women in Alliance Committee

Mission “To provide a platform that highlights the exceptional women leaders and empower women in the Houston Port Region”.

3 annual lunch events

Keynote speakers featuring local accomplished women who share their journeys to leadership.

Past speakers: San Jacinto College Chancellor Brenda Hellyer, State Representative Carol Alvarado, and Exxon Plant Manager Kate Lightfoot. Port Houston and women owned businesses participated in exhibitor booths highlighting services and business offerings.

The Economic Alliance is partnering with the East Harris County Empowerment Council to promote a “Back to School Supply Drive” to provide school supplies to economically disadvantaged students in the East Harris County/ Port Houston region.

East Harris County Empowerment Council

The Economic Alliance is partnering with the East Harris County Empowerment Council to promote a “Back to School Supply Drive” to provide school supplies to economically disadvantaged students in the East Harris County/ Port Houston region.