The bremenports-managed ports of Bremen (Bremen and Bremerhaven ports) have achieved a key environmental certificate for the fifth time to reflect their commitment towards environmental sustainability.
Germany’s ports of Bremen have been awarded re-certification through EcoPorts' environmental management standard (PERS), part of ESPO.
Isabelle Ryckbost, ESPO secretary general, commented: “The number of ports renewing their certifications keeps growing. It is very gratifying to see school examples of environmental management and engagement such as the ports Bremen/Bremerhaven renewing their PERS certification. The Ports have grown and developed alongside the EcoPorts network, helping to shape the network into what it is today. We wish them all the best in their continued environmental management work in the coming years.”
Unique standard for ports
PERS is the only port-specific environmental standard. The last five years have seen important increases in its recognition and membership. 116 ports from 25 countries currently count themselves as part of the EcoPorts network, and 25 ports hold PERS certification.
Compliance with EcoPorts' PERS standard is independently assessed by Lloyd’s Register and the certificate has a validity of two years. A new assessment is carried out every two years to make sure that the port continues to meet the requirements.
