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Holland America Line Receives Fifth Consecutive Port Metro Vancouver Blue Circle Award Company one of four cruise lines to be recognized for environmental stewardship Seattle, Wash., June 18, 2015 — At a reception June 2, 2015, Holland America Line was presented with a Port Metro Vancouver 2014 Blue Circle Award for its ongoing commitment to sustainability. The award is bestowed on companies with the highest level of participation in Port Metro Vancouver’s EcoAction Program and that strive to reduce emissions and shrink their carbon footprint. Holland America Line was one of 16 companies to receive the honor and one of just four cruise lines. Holland America Line has won the award every year since its inception in 2009. “As a company that places environmental stewardship at the top of our priorities, it’s an honor to again receive the coveted Blue Circle Award from Port Metro Vancouver,†said Orlando Ashford, Holland America Line’s president. “Our business is based on sharing the beautiful areas of the world such as Alaska with our guests, so we take our responsibility to effectively manage our impact and interactions with the environment very seriously.†About Port Metro Vancouver’s EcoAction Program As a global leader in port sustainability, Port Metro Vancouver is committed to working with industry stakeholders to reduce atmospheric emissions and carbon footprints. The EcoAction Program is a unique way of encouraging cleaner ships by offering financial incentives for vessels that implement emission-reduction measures and other environmental practices. The Blue Circle Award recognizes a company’s commitment to sustainability. In 2014, through shore power use in Vancouver and the Port’s EcoAction Program, participants contributed to an overall reduction of more than 3,000 tons of GHG emissions. Holland America Line’s Environmental Accolades Holland America Line’s ships meet or exceed all provisions of the international regulations governing the environmental management of marine operations. But the company aims for superior environmental performance while operating responsibly via a firm promise to reduce all forms of pollution through improved policies, scientifically sound practices, consistent training of employees and innovative technology. Holland America Line is among the pioneers in the maritime industry […]
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Holland America Line Receives Fifth Consecutive Port Metro Vancouver Blue Circle Award Company one of four cruise lines to be recognized for environmental stewardship Seattle, Wash., June 18, 2015 — At a reception June 2, 2015, Holland America Line was presented with a Port Metro Vancouver 2014 Blue Circle Award for its ongoing commitment to sustainability. The award is bestowed on companies with the highest level of participation in Port Metro Vancouver’s EcoAction Program and that strive to reduce emissions and shrink their carbon footprint. Holland America Line was one of 16 companies to receive the honor and one of just four cruise lines. Holland America Line has won the award every year since its inception in 2009. “As a company that places environmental stewardship at the top of our priorities, it’s an honor to again receive the coveted Blue Circle Award from Port Metro Vancouver,†said Orlando Ashford, Holland America Line’s president. “Our business is based on sharing the beautiful areas of the world such as Alaska with our guests, so we take our responsibility to effectively manage our impact and interactions with the environment very seriously.†About Port Metro Vancouver’s EcoAction Program As a global leader in port sustainability, Port Metro Vancouver is committed to working with industry stakeholders to reduce atmospheric emissions and carbon footprints. The EcoAction Program is a unique way of encouraging cleaner ships by offering financial incentives for vessels that implement emission-reduction measures and other environmental practices. The Blue Circle Award recognizes a company’s commitment to sustainability. In 2014, through shore power use in Vancouver and the Port’s EcoAction Program, participants contributed to an overall reduction of more than 3,000 tons of GHG emissions. Holland America Line’s Environmental Accolades Holland America Line’s ships meet or exceed all provisions of the international regulations governing the environmental management of marine operations. But the company aims for superior environmental performance while operating responsibly via a firm promise to reduce all forms of pollution through improved policies, scientifically sound practices, consistent training of employees and innovative technology. Holland America Line is among the pioneers in the maritime industry […]
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