EcoPorts’ contribution in facing the environmental challenges of tomorrow ESPO Conference, Barcelona, 1 June 2017 Sotiris Raptis, Senior Policy Advisor, ESPO
20 YEARS ECOPORTS The main environmental initiative of the European port sector Initiated by a number of proactive ports in 1997 and has been fully integrated into ESPO since 2011 Developed by ports, for ports, encouraging the free exchange of experience on environmental issues among its members To increase awareness about environmental challenges, deliver compliance with legislation and to demonstrate a high standard of environmental management EcoPorts helps European ports to be at the frontline, to take initiatives to protect the environment, improve public health and address the challenges of climate change
20 YEARS ECOPORTS
20 YEARS ECOPORTS
20 YEARS ECOPORTS
ECOPORTS MEMBERS VARIATY
ECOPORTS VARIATY
ECOPORTS VARIATY
CELEBRATING 20 YEARS
CELEBRATING 20 YEARS Re-launch of the EcoPorts website Through this website, ESPO manages the EcoPorts network Ports use the EcoPorts tools of the Self Diagnosis Method (SDM) and Port Environmental Review System (PERS). SDM and PERS have been updated and re-launched as part of the services that ESPO offers to its members to Allignment with the new ISO 14001:2015 and more empasis on decarbonisation and climate adaptation
Air quality and climate change is a priority for ports
IMO MEPC 70: 0.5% global sulphur limit in 2020
Paris Agreement: 1.5/2 degrees Celsius
Green services to vessels
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COMPLETION OF SDM THE PASSPORT
WHAT IS SDM?
COMPARE YOUR SCORE WITH THE AVERAGE Once you have completed the SDM questionnaire, you can apply to obtain a comparison of your port’s score with the European benchmark of environmental performance Self-evaluate your port’s environmental performance Identify strengths and weaknesses in relation to the European average
REVIEW YOUR SCORE To receive expert’s advice and customised recommendations on how to improve your environmental performance. If you didn’t apply for a separate comparison of your port’s score with the European average, this comparison will be included in the SDM Review. If you submit your SDM for an analytical review, an expert will subject your port’s environmental management to a gap analysis with regards to established environmental management standards and a detailed SWOT analysis (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats). During the review, the expert ensures a customised assessment based on your port’s top 5 priorities for action.
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