Clean air is a worldwide issue and we’re spreading the message by encouraging sustainable transport. As a company we are reducing ship and vehicle emissions with a host of initiatives.
We provide electric car charging points at our ports for customers and collegaues to use and we support colleagues who cycle to work. And, of course, our hybrid energy flagship Victoria of Wight is leading the way in innovative transport across the Solent.
We are part of Portsmouth City Council’s Air Quality Steering Group, forming initiatives to tackle pollution and improve air quality. We’re encouraging customers to switch off their engines when waiting at our ports.
We offer electric vehicle charging points at our Portsmouth, Lymington, Fishbourne and Ryde ports. The energy provided to cars so far is enough to power a Nissan Leaf around the world more than once.
All our ferries use low sulphur fuel, reducing our impact on both human health and the environment.
Foot passengers can bring their bikes onboard all ferries for free to enjoy the Isle of Wight’s 200 miles of cycle routes. We also offer a cycle-to-work scheme to encourage staff to come to work on two wheels.
We buy locally whenever possible. The Isle of Wight is renowned for its delicious produce and it helps us cut down on food miles.
For example, milk in our teas and coffees comes from Briddlesford Farm, just three miles from our Fishbourne port and tasty sandwiches and pastries come from Grace’s Bakery in Ryde.
Wight Taste outlets in ports and on ferries sell a wide range of Island food, drink and gifts, all sourced from the best Island producers.
As a ferry company, we can play a big part in looking after the Solent. Read up on our initiatives to protect the sea around us.
We’re continually looking for ways to reduce our footprint by making effective use of resources, reusing where possible and recycling whenever we can.