The Port of Dover and the environment
The Port of Dover is committed to ensuring the best practicable protection of the environment under its jurisdiction and responsibility commensurate with its overall mission and sustainable development.
The Board fully endorses the principles contained in the European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) environmental code of practice and has pledged to work towards a cleaner environment through the implementation of effective management strategies, co-operation with relevant authorities and consultation with user and interest groups.
Principal environmental policies
The Board is committed to ensuring the best practicable protection for the environment under its jurisdiction and endorses three separate policies:
The board also ensures aherence to all relevant legislation. (Use browser back button to navigate back).
Environmental management and monitoring
The Port of Dover remains one of the world’s busiest ports and continues to expand facilities available to Ro-Ro ships, fast ferries, cargo vessels, cruise ships, private yachts and some private fishing boats.
Dover Harbour Board has been rewarded for its 'green' business practices and has continued in its efforts to reduce its carbon emissions and maintain a good environmental management and monitoring system.
The Environment Office has a responsibility to follow environmental policy and update all environmental plans including the Oil Spill Contingency Plan and Waste Management Plan. The continued bi-annual and quarterly environmental monitoring allows continued comparative analysis of baseline data.
Annual Environmental Bulletins detail survey results and updates.
The Port of Dover has established a port wide recycling campaign with recycling stations located at the Eastern Docks, Western Docks and Harbour House. Energy campaigns are coordinated throughout the Port which focuses on reducing energy consumption and being environmentally aware.
University affiliations
Dover Harbour Board has a long standing relationship with Cardiff University. The undergraduate students from Cardiff University gain valuable experience whilst working alongside two permanent members of staff.