ESPO congratulates Volos Port Authority (Greece) for being recertified through the EcoPorts environmental management stander (PERS). Volos Port Authority has been a member of EcoPorts since 2012, and it’s receiving its PERS certificate for the fourth time.
Isabelle Ryckbost, ESPO Secretary General, commented: “I would like to congratulate the Port of Volos with its continued efforts as regards environmental sustainability. Recently the Port has also engaged in stepping up its efforts towards climate resilience with support of the EIB, again as such aligning in advance with the priorities of the EU in the field of resilience”.
Tim Verhoeven, ESPO Senior Policy Advisor and EcoPorts Coordinator, said: A heartfelt congratulations to the Port of Volos on securing the PERS certification under EcoPorts! This recognition celebrates years of hard work and dedication to environmental care. With such a broad range of activities under its management, Volos proves that commitment to sustainability truly pays off.
PERS (Port Environmental Review System) is the only port-specific environmental standard. The last five years have seen important increases in its recognition and membership, with 81 ports from 25 countries currently counting themselves as part of the EcoPorts Network, and 29 ports holding PERS certification. Compliance with the EcoPorts’ PERS standard is independently assessed by LRQA Nederland B.V. and the certificate has a validity of two years. EcoPorts’ PERS is revised after the 2-year period, ensuring ports continuously meet the requirements. Source: ESPO
