Wightlink has won recognition for its ongoing campaign to reduce carbon emissions and encourage environmental initiatives.
The Isle of Wight ferry operator has won the ‘Communicating Sustainability’ award from the Southern Sustainability Partnership and was presented with a trophy by Chris Packham at a ceremony in Southampton.
Since Wightlink’s hybrid energy flagship, Victoria of Wight, entered service on the Portsmouth-Fishbourne route in 2018, the company has embarked on a major programme to review its operations and operate as sustainably as possible.
Across the company Wightlink has cut emissions by 47% since 2007 and has ambitions for its next new ferry to be all-electric.
“We are thrilled to receive this prestigious award,” says Wightlink Chief Executive Keith Greenfield.
“While Wightlink always operates as sustainably as possible, we are also committed to spreading the word about the importance of reducing carbon emissions both within the shipping sector and further afield.”
Across Wightlink, almost nothing goes to landfill, 99% of rubbish is recycled or used to generate electricity, wooden cutlery has replaced plastic knives, forks and spoons and single-use plastics are eliminated whenever possible.
Electric vehicle (EV) charging points have been installed and solar power generation is being explored.
Wightlink has also achieved a Silver Award from Green Tourism, the largest and most established sustainable certification programme in the world.
This scheme recognises businesses’ success in working responsibly, ethically and sustainably, contributing to their community, reducing their impact on the environment and aiming to be accessible and inclusive to all visitors and staff.
Wightlink has also been nominated for Best Ferry Operator in this year’s British Travel Awards and the results will be announced on November 29.
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