[PDF] Environmental management in the Genoa harbour and ECOPORTS - Anciens Et Réunions

What is the ecoports port environmental review system?

The EcoPorts Port Environmental Review System (PERS) is the only port sector specific environmental management standard and is independently certified.

What is the ecoports initiative?

EcoPorts was initiated by a number of proactive ports in 1997 and has been fully integrated into the European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) since 2011. Having celebrated its 20th birthday in 2017, EcoPorts has become the main environmental initiative of the European port sector.

Which ports have the most environmental employees?

A study from Denisova (2018) reveals that within the interviewed ports, the Port of Aalborg (Denmark), the port of Amsterdam (the Netherlands) and the port of Stockholm (Sweden) were the ones with a higher number of environmental employees.

Can gmep help AP ports improve environmental performance?

In North America, the GMEP launched by GM in NA has been assisting maritime industries in greening port operations, but GMEP is not as robust as Ecoports of ESPO. Organizational guidance and framework might help AP ports improve their environmental performance.