24 January 2025 – ESPO congratulates the Port of Ceuta (Spain) for being recertified for the fourth time through the EcoPorts environmental management standard (PERS).
Isabelle Ryckbost, ESPO Secretary General, commented: “I would like to congratulate the Port of Ceuta with its fourth recertification. Ceuta clearly engages in a broad programme of environmental sustainability, as one can see from their environmental report. The Port is investing in improving the performance of different environmental indicators. The work on biodiversity in the framework of the Museum of the Sea project is certainly worth to be mentioned”.
Anaëlle Boudry, ESPO Senior Policy Advisor and EcoPorts Coordinator, said: “An incredible display of environmental management for this port! The Port of Ceuta demonstrates a steadfast commitment to sustainability in its unique and strategic location in the Strait of Gibraltar. Congratulations again to the Port of Ceuta!”
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 92 ports from 26 countries currently counting themselves as part of the EcoPorts Network, and 36 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.
For more information on EcoPorts’ PERS, visit the EcoPorts website.
