The Baie-Comeau Port Management Corporation (“the Port”), a Green Marine participant since 2022, obtained his first Green Marine certification, the largest voluntary environmental certification program for the maritime industry of North America.
“We have the duty and responsibility to promote the preservation of the environment and to always exceed expectations in all aspects,” says Karine Otis, President and CEO. Participating in the Green Marine program is in line with our fundamental values, because its detailed framework guides our initiatives to continually improve our environmental performance. »
David Bolduc, president of the Green Alliance, applauds this initiative. “We congratulate the Port of Baie-Comeau for its commitment to environmental protection, he said. Since joining the Green Alliance in 2022, the Port has focused on meeting the program’s certification criteria and continues to expand its efforts. »
To obtain Green Alliance certification, the Port assessed the environmental performance of
its port using key performance indicators targeting greenhouse gas emissions, underwater noise, residual materials management and relationships with communities. The certification process is rigorous and transparent, with results
independently verified every two years and the performance of each participant
published annually.
About the Baie-Comeau Port Management Corporation
The Baie-Comeau Port Management Corporation is an independent, non-profit organization whose mission is to manage and promote the full potential of the port of Baie-Comeau in order to ensure safe, efficient and sustainable use and development within the Quebec and Canadian port networks. The Corporation intends to make the Port of Baie-Comeau a strategic regional development lever that contributes to prosperity and influence of his community.
Green Marine Overview
Incorporated in May 2024, Green Marine International is the governance structure overseeing environmental certification programs in North America and Europe. Created in 2007, the Green Marine North American environmental certification program arises from a voluntary approach by the maritime industry aimed at surpassing regulations. More than 185 shipowners, ports, terminals and shipyards across Canada and the United States are currently participating in the program. Launched in 2020, Green Marine Europe has currently 26 shipowners, representing a large and diverse maritime fleet of more than 500 ships, as well as three major shipyards in the program. https://allianceverte.org/
For more information :
Karine Otis
President and CEO
Corporation de gestion du port de Baie-Comeau
418-298-2580
kotis@portbcomeau.ca
Manon Lanthier
Communications Director
Green Alliance
418-569-5110
manon.lanthier@allianceverte.org