Operator Brittany Ferries has received the ‘Green Marine Europe’ label (related story) for the fifth year running at a ceremony held in the Belgian capitol.
As previously reported, the Green Marine Europe's label created in 2020 took place in Brussels last week on 15 October, is the result of a collaboration between the non-profit organisation Surfrider Foundation Europe and certification programme Alliance Verte.
It is a rigorous and independent environmental scheme that demands continuous progress from certified shipping companies. Brittany Ferries is one of the scheme’s founding signatories.
Eight environmental criteria
Each participating company undertakes to comply with eight strict environmental criteria, including air and water quality, protection of biodiversity, and waste management.
They must also demonstrate continuous and measurable improvement to retain the label. Each year, companies are assessed on a scale of 1 to 5, and only those able to progress on at least one measure continue to receive the label.
Vincent Coquen, Brittany Ferries’ head of sustainable development, said: “Receiving the Green Marine Europe label for the fifth consecutive year reflects our continuous efforts to improve our environmental performance and encourages us to embark on new challenges.
He added, “Five years ago, Brittany Ferries was one of just six shipping companies to be awarded this label. Today the number of certified shipowners has risen to 25, demonstrating the growing recognition of this programme in the industry.”
