About the EPI

The Environmental Port Index (EPI) is an unique reporting tool developed in collaboration with DNV and numerous shipping industry experts. The aim is to increase the operational efficiency of both ship owners and port operators, while reducing their impact on the environment.

The EPI is an international solution, backed by global maritime experts and a robust IT infrastructure capable of supporting ports around the world.

Benefits of the EPI

Cleaner water, fresher air, and a greener footprint for our industry; the Environmental Port Index has the potential to enhance the quality of life of everyone around the world.

And in addition to locally and globally felt environmental benefits, the EPI opens up opportunities to deliver direct economic and ethical benefits, for ship owners and port operators alike.

Benefits to Ship Operators

The EPI provides ship owners with the power to run leaner and cleaner vessels – saving costs, resources, and pollution – while staying ahead of the curve for any future shift in the sustainable practice requirements of the industry.

Benefits to Port Operators

The Environmental Port Index (EPI) is a tool that can help port operators track their green transition, document the environmental impact of visiting ships, strategize and incentivize, and communicate facts.

  • Through detailed yet easy to use reporting, the EPI allows ship owners to identify key areas where there is room to enhance operational efficiency, such as fuel consumption.

    This can add significant value, as EPI Reporting has shown that a midsize cruise ship can typically reduce CO2 emissions by up to 20% on average.

  • People’s eyes around the world are open wider than ever, and they are looking for businesses and industries to lead the way towards a sustainable and otherwise ethical future. As a truly global industry, our actions are seen and felt everywhere.

    With the EPI, ship owners can be seen to take measurable action against local pollution and to enhance the wellbeing of each port’s surrounding community.

  • The EPI enables ship owners to stay on course as the industry increases its focus on building a more sustainable future.

    Specifically, ship owners will be able to take advantage of any financial incentives EPI ports choose to introduce for sustainable vessel operations, while avoiding potential new penalties for pollution.

  • The EPI can help port operators track their progress towards reducing their environmental impact. This can be done by comparing the EPI scores of visiting ships over time.

  • The EPI information can be used to inform decision-makers about port operations and to communicate with stakeholders about the port's environmental performance.

  • The EPI can help port operators develop strategies to reduce the environmental impact of shipping traffic.

    For example, port operators can use the EPI to identify the types of ships that have the greatest environmental impact and to target these ships with incentives to reduce their emissions.

  • The EPI can help port operators communicate facts about the environmental impact of shipping traffic.

    This information can be used to educate stakeholders about the importance of reducing shipping emissions and to build support for sustainable port operations.

Greener ports for a cleaner world

Behind all the individual benefits to ship owners, port operators and other stakeholders that make the EPI so valuable to our industry’s future – the ultimate benefit of the Environmental Port Index is one that can be shared by every person on the planet.