Shoreham Port is one of only two PERS accredited ports in the UK, and one of twelve UK ports who hold EcoPort status and says it is committed to preventing negative impacts on the environment while maximising the positive social, environmental and economic opportunities of a thriving Port. It continually assesses its environmental impact to develop strategies that will improve the Port’s carbon footprint, appointing Tony Parker, the first Director of Infrastructure & Climate Change at a UK port in January.
The Port’s programme of green initiatives include a new LED lighting programme, increased water quality monitoring, a staff cycle-to-work scheme, and going paperless, including the digitalisation of its new quarterly digital PORTlife newsletter. Paul Johnson, Director of Compliance, commented:
“A lot of hard work goes into maintaining and continually improving our environmental credentials year on year. This ensures that we meet the very high standards set by the European Sea Ports Organisation ‘EcoPort’ scheme and can be awarded with the prestigious EcoPort status for a third time. Everyone at Shoreham Port has their part to play when it comes to improving the wonderful environment within in which we work.
"I am immensely proud of the Shoreham Port EcoPort title as it demonstrates our commitment to not only reducing our carbon footprint and tapping into free and alternative renewable energy sources, but ensures that our bio diverse environment is sustainable for the years ahead and that all future generations will continue to enjoy a fantastic experience when visiting, working, or passing through Shoreham Port.”
The port will be holding its Annual Public & Stakeholder’s Meeting on Tuesday 21st May at the Barn Theatre in Southwick where anyone can find out more about the operation.
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