Port of San Diego Scores Top Marks in Green Marine Recertification

The Port of San Diego is celebrating its continued leadership in environmental stewardship after achieving recertification by Green Marine, North America’s leading environmental certification program for the maritime industry. This marks the Port’s fifth consecutive year of Green Marine certification. The Port underwent a rigorous evaluation of its environmental initiatives across various aspects, including greenhouse gas reduction, air quality control, community engagement and waste management. The Green Marine ranking system assigns a score from 1 to 5, with Level 1 reflecting basic compliance and Level 5 indicating environmental excellence. The Port of San Diego excelled in this evaluation, achieving top marks (Level 5) in six out of seven categories. This impressive performance landed them in the top 10% of North American ports participating in Green Marine, with an average score of 4.5 out of 5 across all categories. “This recertification is a testament to our unwavering commitment to protecting San Diego Bay and its surrounding communities,” said Chairman Frank Urtasun of the Port of San Diego Board of Port Commissioners. “Green Marine certification is a prestigious recognition of our environmental leadership, and we’re proud to contribute to a healthy and thriving San Diego Bay for all.” This year’s Green Marine program witnessed a record...