Port Authority of Valencia has renewed its Port Environmental Review System certification from the European Sea Ports Organisation.
Valenciaport was the first European port to obtain this certification in 2003 and this year it has been renewed for the eighth consecutive time.
The president of the APV, Mar Chao López, emphasized that this endorses the path we are taking toward Valenciaport’s zero emissions target, reconciling the reduction of environmental impact with commercial and technological growth, and that it aligns with the 2035 Strategic Plan, which includes promoting sustainable growth and innovation among its objectives.
PERS certification attests to transparency and continuous improvement in environmental management at ports, and compliance is independently assessed by Lloyd’s Register, an international organization specializing in maritime engineering and technology.
The certificate is valid for two years, after which it is reviewed to ensure that the port continues to meet the required standards.
Valenciaport is an active member of EcoPorts, the leading environmental network in the European port sector, which brings together more than 100 ports from 25 countries committed to sustainability and cooperation on environmental issues.
The APV’s actions are carried out under the premise of reconciling growth with sustainability.
Its Ecoport program, in which numerous companies from the port community participate, establishes common environmental objectives, such as the implementation of energy and environmental management systems, the calculation of carbon footprints, and the transparent communication of results to society.
Valenciaport is registered with the European Union’s Eco-Management and Audit Scheme and has an energy management system certified under the ISO 50001 standard. It was also the first Spanish Port Authority to register the carbon footprint of a port facility with the Ministry for Ecological Transition.
The 2035 Strategic Plan, presented this year, reinforces this sustainable and digital vision. Among its goals, it aims to concentrate 45% of the Spanish port system’s import and export container traffic, create 80,000 direct and indirect jobs, and consolidate Valenciaport as a benchmark for innovation and energy transition in the Mediterranean.
