ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
INCLUDING THE ENVIRONMENT GOALS IN BUSINESS ACTIVITIES
Being aware of the roles and responsibilities of businesses to the environment in the context of the world facing challenges and high risks from climate change, greenhouse effects, environmental pollution, severe natural disasters, in which one of the main factors is related to the business activities of enterprises, all Gemadept projects, from deep sea ports, air cargo terminals and distribution centers as well as other activities are assessed closely on environmental impacts; with green design and construction, space optimization, energy saving; regularly inspect and supervise in order to minimize the harmful effects to the surrounding environment.
The Company piloted the model of "Ecoport - Green Port" at Dung Quat International Port applying ISO 45001-2018 and ISO 14001 -2015, then continue to replicate to the model to other ports in the network. Port and Logistics. The port will focus on development based on the criteria of green economic growth under a long-term plan, meeting current and future needs. The eco-port is built with the goal: To protect the community from the negative environmental impacts generated by the port operation process; Clearly stipulating the role of ports in the environmental sector; Promote sustainability; Using advanced technology to combat or reduce negative impacts on the environment ... Activities related to minimizing the harmful effects to the environment implemented by the Company at the Port include:
- Improving equipment, methods of operating equipment, with many solutions to minimize dust in the air and reduce noise, save energy, build the system to classify and collect waste, treat wastewater at the specialized facility;
- Increasing the area of green trees, grass around the port, gates, berths and internal roads to create landscape for the port while improving air quality;
- Coordinating with local authorities to organize many action programs to protect the environment, water and collect rubbish along the roads in front of the port area.
- Strengthening propaganda activities, raising awareness of employees in the Company on environmental protection; regularly inspect and supervise compliance with regulations.
MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS, ENERGY AND FUEL SAVING INNOVATIONS IN BUSINESS ACTIVITIES
In the Company’s business activities, safety factor and cost rationalization are important concerns. Therefore, controlling and minimizing fuel and energy consumption is a priority task to help reduce costs, increase operational efficiency, and at the same time contribute to the protection of the living environment and natural resources. The control of fuel and energy consumption is regularly and continuously deployed by Gemadept in all fields of operation in various forms, including but not limited.