In 2008 Lerwick Port Authority became the first Scottish port to be certified to the internationally recognised Environmental Standard ISO 14001:2004 and later became one of the first organisations in Scotland to be accredited to the revised ISO 14001:2015 standard.

22kW dual output Electric Charger units were installed at Albert Building in Lerwick’s Town Centre. Lerwick Port Authority secured funding from the Energy Saving Trust to install charging points throughout its estate for staff and public use.

The Port of Tyne has made the strategic decision to replace all of its indoor and outdoor lighting across its 620 acre estate with low energy LED lights.

During a project to construct a deep water port, Envirocente worked with Stornoway Port Authority to ensure minimal impact on the natural marine environment. Impact piling works were scheduled over the winter months. This meant standard Marine Mammal Observer (MMO) protocols, which must be undertaken during periods of good visibility (i.e. during daylight and sea states of 3 or less), would have been difficult to incorporate into construction works without causing delays and/or short working days.

As part of a continuing commitment to looking after the environment, PD Ports hosted its first ‘Green Week’ with exciting activities across its UK port operations from litter picking to lifeboat restoration and everything in between.

The two year Coastal Communities Adapting Together (CCAT) project has been backed by €1.3m EU grant and examines the regional implications of climate change.

Energy efficiency was a key factor in the design of Lerwick’s new fishmarket in terms of insulation, heating and cooling systems.

Two underwater curtains made entirely of bubbles are being used during the construction of Aberdeen South Harbour to limit disruption to marine mammals.

In January 2020, Associated British Ports (ABP) announced an investment of £6.8 million in the Port of Hull to install the Humber’s largest roof mounted solar scheme.

PD Ports was the first UK port operator to sign up to Operation Clean Sweep.