1. EcoPorts’ contribution in facing the environmental challenges of tomorrow
ESPO Conference, Barcelona, 1 June 2017
Sotiris Raptis, Senior Policy Advisor, ESPO

2. 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

3. 20 YEARS ECOPORTS

4. 20 YEARS ECOPORTS

5. 20 YEARS ECOPORTS

6. ECOPORTS MEMBERS VARIATY

7. ECOPORTS VARIATY

8. ECOPORTS VARIATY

9. CELEBRATING 20 YEARS

10. 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

11. Air quality and climate change is a priority for ports

12. IMO MEPC 70: 0.5% global sulphur limit in 2020

13. Paris Agreement: 1.5/2 degrees Celsius

14. Green services to vessels

15. JOIN ECOPORTS

16. COMPLETION OF SDM THE PASSPORT

17. WHAT IS SDM?

18. 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

19. 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.

20. OBTAIN PERS CERTIFICATION

21. GREEN your port, join EcoPorts