Maritime
ATI Batangas gets Green Award from
APEC port network
ATI APSN Green Awards
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atangas Port, the comprehensive maritime gateway of
Calabarzon (Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal and Quezon)
operated by listed Asian Terminals Inc. (ATI), has been
recognized by the APEC Port Services Network (APSN) for
its sustainable port practices.
APSN,comprised of port authorities and port operators
in the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) region,
awarded the Green Port Award System (GPAS) to ATI
Batangas and Philippine Ports Authority’s Batangas Port Management
Office.
As a green evaluation system for ports, GPAS recognizes efforts to
promote green growth in the APEC port community. It also cites green and
sustainable development in port and port-related industries and provides
a platform for sharing best practices among ports in the APEC region,
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aligned with APSN’s vision of creating a sustainable future.
The GPAS is accorded after stringent review by the GPAS Experts
Committee and upon approval by the APSN Council. Batangas Port was the
sole recipient of GPAS in the Philippines for this year, along with four other
ports in the APEC region.
As a strategic maritime hub, ATI’s Batangas Port follows comprehensive
operational, safety and environmental protocols, guided by international
management standards on Environment (ISO 14001:2015), Occupational
Health and Safety (OHSAS 18001:2007), Quality (ISO 9001:2015) and Supply
Chain Security (ISO28000:2007). Batangas Port is also compliant to the ISPS
Code mandated by the International Maritime Organization.
Advocating corporate sustainability, ATI actively engages in eco-
initiatives such as coastal and community clean-up drives as well as
mangrove seeding and reforesting activities.
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As a green evaluation system for ports, GPAS recognizes efforts to promote green growth in the
APEC port community. It also cites green and sustainable development in port and port-related
industries and provides a platform for sharing best practices among ports in the APEC region,
aligned with APSN’s vision of creating a sustainable future.
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