In 2021 the Consorcio de Gestión del Puerto de Dock Sud (CGPDS), in its capacity as Port Authority, decided to implement a series of cultural changes in the organization and to integrate the UN Sustainable Development…
Area of interest: Environmental care
Port of Long Beach – Water quality programs result in port biodiversity
Since adoption of the landmark Green Port Policy by the Port of Long Beach Board of Harbor Commissioners in 2005, the Port of Long Beach (POLB) has continued to lead the industry on environmental initiatives. One…
TIPSP – Biohut project
The Biohut project creates nurseries for fish larvae in the form of 100% recyclable steel modules filled with local oyster shells. These artificial habitats, developed by Ecocean, allow port areas to regain their nursery function. TIPSP…
Port of Tacoma & Northwest Seaport Alliance – Environmental Action Plan
From the ports of Tacoma and Seattle emerges the Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA), a transformative partnership supporting environmental stewardship. The Environmental Action Plan (EAP) guides the completion of our core environmental goals and commits to actions…
Port of Açu – Caruara Reserve; biodiversity for all
Port of Açu is located in the southeast coast of Brazil in an area that faces many social challenges and presents important natural habitats with irreplaceable biodiversity that needs to be restored and protected. In 2012,…
Busan Port Authority – Recycling of aggregates for construction
Busan Port’s “Recycling of aggregates for construction” project is turning waste into resources in the port sector. As our population continues to expand at high rates, concern over resources is a global topic. Busan is spearheading…
Abu Dhabi Ports Group – Protecting habitats and enhancing biodiversity
To sustain the health of biodiversity in our waters and land, AD Ports Group pursue a proactive environmental management strategy which is in line with the UN Sustainable Development Goals. The Engineering and Technical Services (ETS)…
Abu Dhabi Ports Group – Clean Up Campaigns
AD Ports Group’s commitment to the protection of the marine ecosystem is demonstrated through its periodic seabed and beach cleaning projects. A total of 153 volunteers participated in 2022, contributing a total of 587 hours of…
Kuantan Port – ECO-Bulk Cargo Ecosystem
Air pollution remains one of the world’s leading risk factors for human health and a significant environmental concern. It contributes to a staggering 11.65% of global deaths each year and plays a major role in the…