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Environmental Care
Achievements Calendar
Year Achievement
2016
OOIL became the first Hong Kong company in the industry to be listed on the “FTSE4Good Global Index.” Established since 2001 the Index is one of the world’s most recognised and respected indices measuring the performance of companies demonstrating strong Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) standards for investors committed to socially responsible investments.
OOCL announced that no cargo bookings for whale, shark, dolphin, and their related products will be accepted with immediate effect. This global policy helps reinforce OOCL’s commitment to sustainability and best practices in the industry.
OOCL took a further step forward in Greenhouse Gas (GHG) reporting by extending the scope to include container terminals, namely Long Beach Container Terminal, LLC. in the United States and Kaohsiung Container Terminal in Taiwan. By extending the data disclosure and verification to the terminals is an excellent example of OOCL’s commitment to sustainability in the global supply chain.
On 20th October, OOCL was named “Containership Operator of the Year” in front of hundreds of industry peers at the Lloyd’s List Asia Awards ceremony held in Singapore. OOCL won the award for 2016 among some of the top industry players in the industry, recognising OOCL’s outstanding business performance and commitment to corporate sustainability.
2015
OOCL won 2014 Hong Kong Awards for Environmental Excellence (HKAEE) Gold Award in the Transport and Logistics Sector category in May 2015.
OOCL won 2015 Singapore Environmental Achievement Award (Regional) (SEAA).
OOCL was accredited by the Lloyd's Register Quality Assurance (LRQA), an independent business assurance service provider based in the United Kingdom, after checking the carbon dioxide, sulphur oxides , Greenhouse Gas (GHG) (Scope 1) emission levels of OOCL vessels and GHG (Scope 2) level which is associated with electricity consumption of OOCL’s head office.
2014
OOCL was accredited by the Lloyd's Register Quality Assurance (LRQA), an independent business assurance service provider based in the United Kingdom, after checking the carbon dioxide, sulphur oxides and Greenhouse Gas (GHG) (Scope 1) emission levels of OOCL vessels.
OOCL received the "Environmental Achievement Awards" from the Port of Long Beach.
2013
OOCL won the Gold Award, under the Sectoral Awards category (Transport and Logistics), of the 2012 Hong Kong Awards for Environmental Excellence (HKAEE) in May 2013.
OOCL received the "Green Flag" and "Green Ship" Award from the Port of Long Beach.
2012
OOCL won the Green Award by Hong Kong Marine Department in April 2012.
Orient Overseas (International) Limited (‘OOIL’) is pleased to announce the launch of our first annual Sustainability Report, signifying an important milestone in our sustainable development agenda and demonstrating our long-term commitment to corporate sustainability, transparency and accountability.
2011
OOCL won the Green Innovative Award by Hong Kong Marine Department in April 2011.
OOCL is actively involved in the Vessel Speed Reduction Program developed by the Port of Long Beach and Port of Los Angeles since 2005. Our vessels achieved a 100% compliance rate in reducing sailing speeds within 20 nautical miles of the harbor, and in 2011 that further extended to within 40 nautical miles, in order to help lower vessel emission levels.
OOCL participated in voluntary green initiative of At-Berth Clean Fuels (ABC) Vessel Incentive Program offered by Port of Seattle.
2010
OOCL signed up to the Fair Winds Charter, an agreement to switch low-sulphur fuel at berth in Hong Kong.
OOCL joined the Business Environment Council (BEC).
OOCL won the Environment Protection Award at the Seatrade China Awards Ceremony held in Dalian on October 13, 2010.
Orient Overseas (International) Limited (OOIL) is proud to announce its inclusion as a founding constituent in the new Hang Seng Corporate Sustainability Index. The index series is the first of its kind to focus exclusively on Hong Kong and mainland China.
OOCL is delighted to announce the launch of the OOCL Carbon Calculator on April 27, 2010. The calculator is designed to assist OOCL customers in measuring the carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions in their supply chain.
OOCL achieved the compliance with Vessel Speed Reduction Programs from Port of Long Beach and Port of Los Angeles..
OOCL participated in voluntary green initiative of At-Berth Clean Fuels (ABC) Vessel Incentive Program offered by Port of Seattle.
2009
OOCL participates in the "What's Your Story?" campaign successfully launched by the Climate Change Business Forum, helping raise public awareness of Climate Change issues in Hong Kong
OOCL Logistics (Japan) Ltd has been accredited with an Eco-Ship Mark by the Japan Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport & Tourism.
OOCL achieved the compliance with Vessel Speed Reduction Programs from Port of Long Beach and Port of Los Angeles..
OOCL participated in voluntary green initiative of At-Berth Clean Fuels (ABC) Vessel Incentive Program offered by Port of Seattle.
2008
OOCL joined the Climate Change Business Forum
LBCTI awarded the first San Pedro Bay Area Ports Air Quality Excellence Award, by the Ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles. To view the "Pulse of the Ports" video, click here
OOCL achieved 100% compliance with Port of Los Angeles Vessel Speed Reduction (VSR) programme.
LBCTI purchased four additional "Regen" units for rubber-tired gantry (RTG) cranes in the Port of Long Beach, helping to reduce emissions and cut fuel consumption by 25%.
OOCL environmental website launched..
OOCL voluntarily switched to cleaner trucks in Long Beach. Pre-1990 cargo trucks were banned for all port moves between Southern California terminals and off-dock rail ramps.
2007
OOCL achieved 100% compliance with Port of Long Beach Green Flag Programfor second consecutive year.
LBCTI participated in a program to test liquefied natural gas (LNG) on some heavy equipment.
Our first rate RTG at LBCTI operated and tested with flywheel technology.
OOCL Green Week established.
2006
Green Flag awarded by Port of Long Beach for 100% compliance with their speed reduction program, awarding 15% dockage fee reduction recognition, which we later donated to community charities in Long Beach.
Low Sulphur Fuel Use
Terminals Clean Air Program implemented:
Long Beach Container Terminal (LBCTI converted all of its diesel-powered yard equipment to a CARB-verified alternative diesel fuel. The newly developed fuel is expected to reduce particulate emissions by as much as 46 percent and carbon monoxide emissions by 30 percent.
Both Long Beach Container Terminal and Kaoshiung Container Terminal (KAOCT) converted to electricity for large cranes.
LBCTI installed Diesel Oxidation Catalysts on all of its yard equipment, reducing emissions from diesel-powered equipment.
OOCL Safety, Security and Environment organization established.
2005
OOCL awarded a Green Flag by Port of Long Beach for being the "greenest carrier" in their voluntary speed reduction program.
Sea Water Scrubber Study conducted.
The refrigerant used on board our vessels was changed to a type with half GWP (Global Warming Potential) of the former version.
First 2 newbuildings to obtain ES notation from ABS among a series of vessels.
2004
Qualship 21 awarded by US Coast Guard.
2003
Shore Power Study.
Lubricating Oil consumption reduction equipment installed.
Membership of Clean Cargo Working Group.
2002
Safety, Quality and Environment System accredited by ABS.
ISO 9001 accredited.
ISO 14001 accredited.
2001
Vessel fuel saving program implemented.
2000
NOx controlled engines installed for all newbuildings onwards.
1998
CFC-free refrigerants installed for all newbuildings onwards.
1997
Ballast Water Management Program implemented.
1995
All containers converted to CFC free.
1994
Fleet Modernization Program to maintain the most efficient, lowest emission yard tractors and Terminal Utility Vehicles. The diesel vehicle age is limited to a 10 year maximum in order to keep the cleanest, most modern fleet available.
1993
Safety and environmental protection management system accredited by DNV for fleet management and all vessels.
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