Tourisme vert à Montréal

3.3. Marine transport
3.3.1. Port of Montréal
• In 2009, the Port of Montréal received Green Marine / Alliance verte certification, proving that the
organization’s performance exceeds current regulatory requirements.
– Green Marine’s environmental program received the prestigious Green Shipping
Initiative of the Year at the Sustainable Shipping Awards 2011 held in July in
London, England. This international distinction recognizes environmental
excellence and the crucial work of initiatives such as Green Marine that help
the marine industry improve its sustainable development practices.
• In 2010, the Port of Montréal was the only Canadian port to achieve Level 4 out of
5 for its efforts with respect to GHG emissions, cargo residues, conflicts of use and
environmental leadership.
– Level 4 indicates the introduction of new technologies and Level 5 excellence and leadership.
Sources:
- Montréal 2025, “Le port de Montréal obtient la certification Alliance verte,” n.d. Jun. 2009, Jun. 2010.
- Alliance verte, Rapport de performance 2010-2011. n.d.
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