Green Globe Certified

The operation of the cruise ship terminal and the hosting of events can pose significant environmental challenges. With the Green Globe certifictaion, Cruise Port Amsterdam commits to doing business sustainably. We do this together with colleagues, suppliers and business associates. We look for energy and water savings, we recycle as much as possible, we are always looking for greener alternatives for our procedures, we offer the possibility to organize zero-waste events and we are committed to various social causes. 

Green Globe

Green Globe is a global certification program with the aim of reducing our CO2 footprint.
Cruise Port Amsterdam has focus on the following sustainable areas

1. Nature and environment
2. Social commitment
3. Health & Safety

Nature and environment
Cruise Port Amsterdam considers it important to treat the planet with care, for our children as well as future generations. By taking a critical look at our own processes and converting them into green alternatives, we contribute to a better balance between people and nature. 

Social commitment
Cruise Port Amsterdam is a good, social employer with an eye for employees and the environment.
When carrying out business procedures, the history of the building, location and neighborhood will always be taken into account. In addition, we find it important that employees are involved in our sustainability policy and encourage them to ‘think green’ in everything they do. Not only at work but also at home. Together we create more impact.  

Health and safety
Investing in the vitality of our employees contributes to personal job happiness, employee growth and development, and thus to the continuity of the company. There is room for training and education and  the possibility to work partly from home. Balance in work and private matters is of great importance. This is reflected in a steady and dedicated team where hospitality awareness and working with a smile are the key.

Our goals for the coming years

As working sustainable is an ongoing process we have set a number of goals;

2025:

• shore power is available
• start using forklift trucks on HVO fuel for baggage handling ships
• a dashboard has been developed for energy and water consumption
• the following 10 waste bins for separate collection have been placed
• a feasibility study on the use of window film in the building has been started
• paper consumption in the office has further decreased due to increased digitization 

2026:

• bus terminal lighting is fully replaced by LED
• waste is fully 50% collected and offered seperately
• all technical areas are equipped with sensor lighting
• safe use of tap water is promoted among, foreign, visitors
• energy and water consumption will be monitored via a dashboard
• a feasability study on the use of window film in the building has been completed
• a feasibility study into solar panels at the entrance to the building has been completed
• a feasibility study has been completed to convert shore power for sea cruises to river cruise ships. This will make shore power available for both sea and river cruises
• a feasibility study has been initiated to expand the charging infrastructure for coaches from 2 charging stations at the PTA busterminal, to 12 charging stations at the PTA busterminal, the PHB busterminal and the quay
• a feasibility study into washing the windows of the building with rainwater/water from the IJ has been completed

Below you can download our sustainable management plan.