By
Rebecca Gibson |
Canadian ferry operator BC Ferries has joined the voluntary Green Marine environmental and sustainability programme as both a shipowner and a terminal operator.
Green Marine helps ship operators, ports, terminals and shipyards across the globe to reduce their environmental footprint by fostering a culture of continuous improvement and exceeding regulatory compliance.
“At BC Ferries, we are proud to sail in the pristine coastal waters of British Columbia and we have an obligation to protect the environment and reduce the footprint of our operations,” said Mike Corrigan, BC Ferries’ president and CEO. “Joining Green Marine and achieving this certification reinforces our existing commitment to the environment and ensures we will continue to look for ways to apply best practices and be a leader in sustainable marine transportation.”
Green Marine will provide BC Ferries with a benchmarking tool to measure its prevent oil spills and reduce greenhouse gas, sulphur dioxide, nitrogen oxide and diesel particulate matter emissions. It will also help the company to improve garbage management, improve environmental leadership and community impact.
“As one of the largest ferry operators in North America, BC Ferries plays a key role in showing how sustainable operations are within reach,” said David Bolduc, Green Marine’s executive director. “Joining Green Marine clearly reflects a strong commitment towards the greening of its operations. It will also significantly help us achieve our objective, which is to improve the environmental record of the marine industry in general.”