Rotterdam renews its commitment as an EcoPort

By renewing its PERS certification, the port is committing to transparency and monitoring of environmental performance, as well as the importance it places on sustainability going forward.

“The renewal of the PERS certificate by the Port of Rotterdam is an important signal that the only port-specific standard available is well recognised and preferred by the port sector,” said EcoPorts Coordinator, Valter Selén.

“It also shows that major European ports are committed to working with relevant applicable environmental management systems,”

Green commitment

PERS is the only port sector specific environmental management standard.

Being PERS certified requires amongst others that the port increases transparency by making its environmental report publicly available. It also implies that the port is effectively monitoring environmental challenges and is actively improving its environmental management.

A significant share of the 112 EcoPorts members have acquired PERS, compliance of which is independently assessed by Lloyd’s Register. The certificate has a validity of two years, after which it is revised. This ensures that the port continues to meet the requirements.

“Every port adhering to the network and attaining PERS certification strengthens the network. We are very grateful to have Rotterdam on board ESPO’s most important bottom up initiative,” said ESPO’s Secretary General, Isabelle Ryckbost.