Protecting the sea, land and air that surround us

To clean water in our ports with marine life by inspecting our quays and shores every day and removing any rubbish.

– Clear plastics and other debris from the sea, rivers and estuaries at our ports using nets 

– Work with partners to install oyster cages and display boards in Lymington 

– Monitor marine creatures living in our innovative Vertipools (artificial rockpools) at Fishbourne, in co-operation with Artecology 

– Educate customers and local school children about the marine environment with our partners at Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust 

To recycle 50% of waste by the end of 2020.

– Recycle materials as much as possible throughout the business; from offices, ships, workshops and stores, encouraging our customers to do the same 

– Replace plastic cutlery, plates and straws with sustainably-sourced alternatives 

– Offer discounts on hot drinks to customers who use reusable mugs 

– Issue till receipts in cafes only on demand 

– Improve signage for recycling bins to help customers identify the right ones to use 

To reduce ship and vehicle emissions by 5% by the end of 2020.

– Use hybrid energy on Victoria of Wight and low sulphur marine gas oil on the rest of the fleet as economically as possible to reduce emissions 

– Adopt Portsmouth City Council’s ‘cough cough, engine off’ campaign through signage at our vehicle ports and on our ships to encourage drivers to turn off their engines when stationary 

– Promote the use of electric vehicles to customers and colleagues by providing high-speed EV charging at as many ports as possible