The Carbon Trust Standard is awarded every two years and the Trust’s thorough external verification shows a 4.4% reduction in carbon emissions each year from 1st April 2010 to 31st March 2012.
This figure contributes to the remarkable 25% reduction made since the carbon management program commenced in 2006.
No stone was left unturned during the rigorous assessment which analysed in detail the continuing campaign to measure, manage and reduce the port’s carbon footprint. Around 218 tonnes of CO2 were saved just by refitting the lighting at the Western Docks – home of Dover’s Cruise Terminal.
Organisations that are awarded the Carbon Trust Standard hold it for a two year period and to maintain the certification they must reapply and demonstrate that they have continued to make year-on-year reductions in their carbon emissions.
Bob Goldfield, Chief Executive, Port of Dover, said;
“We are committed to taking action on climate change and the retention of this award is testament to the continued determination of our staff and tenants in changing energy use habits over the long-term. The Port of Dover remains at the forefront of best environmental practice within the industry and will continue to focus on further carbon reductions for this year, next year and beyond.”
Darran Messem, Managing Director of Certification at The Carbon Trust commented;
“The Port of Dover’s performance in carbon reduction in recent years is commendable. Gaining independent certification to demonstrate the Port is continuing to take action on carbon emissions sets a fine example for the industry. Our assessor found that the Port’s governance was outstanding.”