Environmental leadership

1.1 Reach level 2 for at least one other performance indicator in the program.

2.1 Reach level 2 for at least 2 other performance indicators of the program.

AND fulfill one of the following 3 criteria:

2.2 At least one of the participant’s eligible tenants is a Green Marine participant.

Note: An “eligible tenant” is a ship owner/operator, terminal operator, or shipyard located within the participant’s boundaries that could potentially become or already is a Green Marine participant.

OR

2.3 Write and publicly communicate an environmental policy.

OR

2.4 Develop and update annually a section on the company’s public website presenting an overview of the Green Marine program and the company’s latest performance results.

Note: Green Marine offers assistance to participants in developing the content.

3.1 Include environmental clauses in all new leases and contracts.

Fulfill one of the following 3 criteria:

3.2 At least 25% of the port’s eligible tenants are Green Marine participants.

Note: The port may also use, for reference, the tonnage handled by tenants that are participants of the Green Marine program.

OR

3.3 Implement a voluntary system that encourages tenants to establish environmental objectives.

OR

3.4 Undergo an internal or external audit at least every 5 years to verify the environmental compliance of all operations.

Note: Any non-compliances found should be rectified, when possible, within the following year. Otherwise, an action plan with a timeline should be developed.

Fulfill at least 4 of the following criteria:

4.1 More than 50% of the port’s eligible tenants are Green Marine participants.

Note: The participant may also use, for reference, the tonnage handled by tenants that are participants of the Green Marine program.

4.2 Use 1% or more of annual operating revenues to finance environmental or social projects linked to the participant’s environmental footprint.

4.3 Finance or make donations of at least 1% of annual operating revenues to environmental projects.

4.4 Use a variable fee schedule based on the environmental participation of users (e.g., a variable fee schedule based on the environmental certification obtained by ships or on the type of fuel used by ships).

4.5 Implement an environmental management system (e.g., ISO 14001 Standard).

Note: At level 4, the EMS is not required to be certified if the participant can demonstrate that all the elements of an EMS are in place. An EMS certification is however mandatory to use this criterion to achieve level 5.

4.6 Publish an annual report providing details of the participant’s environmental performance.

Note: The report must follow a recognized standard, such as the Global Reporting Initiative's Reporting Guidelines.

4.7 Complete a project within the last five (5) years that provides public access to shorelines.

4.8

Implement, actively participate in, or financially support a project to restores, develop, or conserve a natural habitats within the last five years.

Notes:

• For ports, projects must be focused on terrestrial habitats since aquatic habitats are covered under the Aquatic Ecosystems indicator.
• A project description must be submitted to Green Marine no later than February 15. See Annex 4-A.

4.9 Convert at least 50% of the participant’s fleet of road vehicles to more environmentally friendly technologies (high-renewable-content fuels, hybrids, or electric).

Note: High-renewable-content fuels must contain more than 5% renewable content.

4.10 Introduce innovative or exemplary technologies or projects, within the last five (5) years, aimed at significantly reducing the environmental footprint of the port or seaway’s activities (e.g., shore power programs, development of renewable energy).

Note: See Annex 4-A.

4.11 Any other comparable measure accepted by Green Marine.
Note: The project must have been started (e.g., installation of equipment, final investment decision, etc.) during the last three (3) years.

Note: See Annex 4-A.

4.12 Implement a sustainable infrastructure management framework, such as Envision or Waterfront Edge Design Guidelines (WEDG), in the development process of infrastructure projects.

4.13 Attain an average performance level of ≥ 3.0 (without rounding) with respect to the program's other performance indicators.

5.1 Fulfill at least two additional criteria listed in level 4.

Note: Reminder that an EMS certification is required to use criterion 4.5 toward achieving level 5.

5.2 Attain an average performance level of ≥ 4.0 (without rounding) with respect to the program's other performance indicators.

1.1 Reach level 2 for at least one other performance indicator of the program.

2.1 Reach level 2 for at least 2 other performance indicators of the program.

AND fulfill one of the following 2 criteria:

2.2 Write and publicly communicate an environmental policy.

OR

2.3 Develop and update annually a section on the company’s public website presenting an overview of the Green Marine program and the participant’s latest performance results.

Note: Green Marine offers assistance to participants in developing the content.

Applicable only to participants whose company operates 2 or more shipyards eligible for certification:

3.1 At least 2 shipyards are Green Marine participants.

Applicable to all participants:

3.2 Undergo an internal or external audit at least every 5 years to verify the environmental compliance of all operations.

Note: Any non-compliances found should be rectified, when possible, within the following year. Otherwise, an action plan with a timeline should be developed.

Applicable only to participants whose company operates 4 or more shipyards eligible for certification:

4.1 At least 50%  shipyards, with a minimum of 3 sites, are Green Marine participants.

Applicable to all participants

4.2 Attain an average performance level of ≥ 3.0 (without rounding) with respect to the program's other performance indicators.

AND fulfill at least 2 of the following criteria:

4.3 Publicly disclose GHG and air pollutants’ reduction targets and timeframe.

4.4 Implement an environmental management system (EMS) (e.g., ISO 14001 standard).

Note: At level 4, the EMS is not required to be certified if the participant can demonstrate that all the elements of an EMS are in place. An EMS certification is however mandatory to use this criterion to achieve level 5.

4.5 Publish an annual report providing details of the participant’s environmental performance.

Note: The report must follow a recognized standard, such as the Global Reporting Initiative's Reporting Guidelines.

4.6 Have a replacement policy for converting the fleet of road vehicles and/or non-road vehicles for more environmentally friendly technologies or models (high-renewable-content fuels, hybrids, electrical, higher tier engines, etc.) and have started to convert the fleet or to test new technologies or models.

Note: For a detailed definition of high-renewable content fuel, refer to the Renewable Fuels Regulations (Canada) or to the Renewable Fuels Standard (U.S.). More information can be found on the document “Renewable Fuels Regulations” in the Members section of the Green Marine website.

4.7 Introduce innovative or exemplary technologies or projects, within the last five (5) years, aimed at significantly reducing the environmental footprint of the participant’s activities.

Note: See Annex 4-A.

4.8 Any other comparable measure accepted by Green Marine.
Note: The project must have been started (e.g., installation of equipment, final investment decision, etc.) during the last three (3) years.

Note: See Annex 4-A.

4.9 Finance or make annual donations  of at least 1% of annual operating revenues to environmental and/or social projects.

Note for the verifier: Refer to the annual membership fee the participant has paid to Green Marine to determine the participant’s range of revenue established in the membership fee schedule (posted online).

4.10 Implement a sustainable infrastructure framework, such as Envision or Waterfront Edge Design Guidelines (WEDG), in the development process of infrastructure projects.

4.11 Complete the GHG inventory done for criterion 3.1 in the Air emissions - GHG & Air Pollutants performance indicator in accordance with a recognized standard, such as the GHG Protocol or ISO 14064, either by a credentialed professional to do the inventory or for every other inventory, conduct an external desktop review to check adherence to the standard.

Applicable only to participants whose company operates 3 or more shipyards eligible for certification:

5.1 All shipyards are Green Marine participants.

Applicable to all participants:

5.2 Fulfill at least two additional criteria listed in level 4.

Note: Reminder that an EMS certification is required to use criterion 4.4 toward achieving Level 5.

5.3 Attain an average performance level of ≥ 4.0 (without rounding) with respect to the program's other performance indicators.