Sustainability accreditations
EcoPorts
We have embarked on becoming an accredited EcoPort.
EcoPorts is the main environmental initiative of the European port sector. It was initiated by a number of proactive ports in 1997 and has been fully integrated into the European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) since 2011. The overarching principle of EcoPorts is to raise awareness on environmental protection through cooperation and sharing of knowledge between ports and improve environmental management.
We have completed the Self-Diagnosis Method (SDM), which was submitted on 5 April to EcoPorts. The SDM is a detailed checklist to assess the environmental management programme of the port relative to the sector and international standards.
We will now be benchmarked against other ports and have commissioned a gap analysis to help us progress to the accredited Port Environmental review system (PERS) stage.
EcoActive
EcoActive is a government owned environmental management scheme business network for organisations operating in Jersey. Joining the network helps a business to:
- improve efficiency
- reduce running costs
- prevent waste
- improve business reputation
- show you follow environmental legislation
- reduce the risk of causing pollution or other negative environmental impacts
Airport Carbon Accreditation
Airport Carbon Accreditation is the only institutionally-endorsed, global carbon management certification programme for Airports. Through independent assessment, airports are recognised for their efforts to manage and reduce carbon emissions.
We’ve been awarded Level 3 ACI Carbon Accreditation for Jersey Airport. To achieve Level 3, Optimisation, we’ve built a robust carbon management and stakeholder engagement plans, which we’re successfully implementing.
It has accreditation levels of 1 to 5 and provides a unique common framework for active carbon management at airports, through site-specific operational activities, reviewing daily environmental management activities and a long-term strategy to support and guide airports through continual improvement.
