HELMEPA has joined the Getting to Zero Coalition to further support the maritime industry with decarbonization efforts. Why did HELMEPA chose to support “Getting to Zero Coalition”?
We are faced with an unprecedented climate emergency and key part of HELMEPA’s work is to map and share with the shipping community climate actions and commitments in the global maritime ecosystem that aim to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. To this end, we foster, support, and participate in global synergetic schemes and initiatives that enhance decarbonization impactful action.
Joining the Getting to Zero Coalition, together with leading stakeholders from across the maritime, energy and finance sectors, supported by governments and intergovernmental organizations, marks another step ahead in our voluntary commitment to save the seas from pollution, as envisioned by our founders, Greek forward-thinking shipowners and seafarers.
As Technical Advisor of the Greek Delegation to IMO and long-standing Partner of the United Nations Mediterranean Action Plan, HELMEPA is actively engaged on improving the environ- mental footprint of the shipping industry and raising awareness among the educational and local communities of Greece on climate change and marine environmental protection.
For four decades now, we do so, by exhibiting resilience and proactiveness with regards to seas and ocean health, remaining on the forefront of marine environment protection and recording positive influence.
* Director General HELMEPA
The answer was provided for NAFS magazine issue 143 in its special report “WOMEN in SHEPPING”