Partnerships strengthen Port's environmental initiatives
Port Metro Vancouver's efforts to lead port industry in environmental innovation and sustainability are well evidenced in partnerships. Key initiatives include:
- Northwest Ports Clean Air Strategy. A partnership among three major area Ports, Port Metro Vancouver, and the Ports of Seattle and Tacoma, to reduce port-related diesel and greenhouse gas emissions in the Georgia Basin-Puget Sound airshed via voluntary and collaborative means.
- Canada Place Shore Power Initiative. Partnering with Princess and Holland America Cruise Lines, the provincial and federal governments, and BC Hydro, Port Metro Vancouver will undertake implementation of shore power for vessels at Canada Place to reduce greenhouse gas emissions when vessels are docked. Read the press release to learn more.