Metro Ports and Green Marine Certification

At Metro Ports, environmental stewardship is more than a responsibility — it’s a core value. As part of our commitment to building a greener future, Metro Ports proudly participates in the Green Marine Environmental Certification Program, North America’s leading voluntary initiative for advancing environmental excellence in the maritime industry

What Is Green Marine?

Green Marine is a rigorous, transparent certification program designed specifically for the marine industry. Terminals, ports, shipyards, and shipping companies who participate are evaluated annually across key environmental performance indicators such as:

• Greenhouse gas emissions
• Spill prevention and stormwater management
• Waste reduction and recycling
• Dry bulk handling and dust control
• Community impacts and stakeholder engagement
• Environmental leadership and innovation

Each participant must demonstrate year-over-year improvement and undergo third-party verification every two years to maintain certification status.

Our Certified Locations

Today, multiple Metro Ports terminals across the United States have achieved Green Marine certification, including:

• Port of Long Beach, CA
• Port of Stockton, CA
• Port of Houston, TX
• Port of Galveston, TX
• Port of Wilmington, NC
• Port of Morehead City, NC
• Port of Charleston, SC
• Port of Anacortes, WA
• Port of Burns Harbor, IN

Our participation reflects a comprehensive approach — reducing emissions, protecting water quality, minimizing waste, and strengthening community partnerships at every location where we operate.

Why It Matters

Ports and marine terminals are vital to the global economy, but they also face growing expectations to operate sustainably. Metro Ports recognizes that leading in business today means leading in environmental performance. Through Green Marine, we ensure that our operations not only meet regulatory standards but also set new benchmarks for transparency, responsibility, and innovation.

Our Commitment

• Reduce carbon footprint across all operations
• Prevent spills and manage stormwater responsibly
• Improve air quality and minimize dust emissions
• Engage with local communities and Indigenous stakeholders
• Advance waste diversion and sustainable resource use
• Foster a culture of continuous environmental improvement

Looking Ahead

Metro Ports is committed to expanding our Green Marine certifications across our terminal network and raising the bar for sustainable port operations. We are proud to be part of a collective industry movement that is shaping a cleaner, greener future for generations to come.

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Learn More

Visit Green Marine’s official website to learn more about the program and its impact on the North American maritime industry.