SUSTAINABILITY FRAMEWORKS

Port Saint John adheres to leading international goals and commitments to guide our sustainability efforts.

United Nations Global Compact Initiative

In March 2023, Port Saint John joined the United Nations Global Compact initiative, a voluntary leadership platform for the development, implementation, and disclosure of responsible business practices. Port Saint John is excited to be part of a global movement of sustainable companies and stakeholders committed to taking responsible business action.

United Nations Sustainable Development Goals

The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were adopted in 2015 by all United Nations Member States as a blueprint for peace and prosperity for people and the planet, now and into the future. Acting as an urgent call to action, they highlight the importance of an inclusive transition to a sustainable world and society.

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  • A badge graphic that says #1: no poverty

    GOAL 1:
    End poverty in all its forms everywhere.

  • A badge graphic that says #2: zero hunger

    GOAL 2:
    End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture.

  • A badge graphic that says #3: good health and well-being

    GOAL 3:
    Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages.

  • A badge graphic that says #4: quality education

    GOAL 4:
    Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.

  • A badge graphic that says #5: gender equality

    GOAL 5:
    Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls.

  • A badge graphic that says #6: clean water and sanitation

    GOAL 6:
    Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all.

  • A badge graphic that says #7: affordable and clean energy

    GOAL 7:
    Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all.

  • A badge graphic that says #8: Decent work and economic growth

    GOAL 8:
    Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all.

  • A badge graphic that says #9: industry, innovation and infrastructure

    GOAL 9:
    Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation.

  • A badge graphic that says #10: reduced inequalities

    GOAL 10:
    Reduce inequality within and among countries.

  • A badge graphic that says #11: sustainable cities and communities

    GOAL 11:
    Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable.

  • A badge graphic that says #12: responsible consumption and production

    GOAL 12:
    Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns.

  • A badge graphic that says #13: climate action

    GOAL 13:
    Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts.

  • A badge graphic that says #14: life below water

    GOAL 14:
    Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas, and marine resources for sustainable development.

  • A badge graphic that says #15: life on land

    GOAL 15:
    Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss.

  • A badge graphic that says #16: peace, justice and strong institutions

    GOAL 16:
    Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels.

  • A badge graphic that says #17: partnerships for the goals

    GOAL 17:
    Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development.

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AIVP 10 Commitments

Port Saint John is a member of AiVP, an international organization that helps members find solutions to build port cities that meet their citizens’ hopes and aspirations. AiVP’s sustainable development agenda works to organize dialogue, promote exchanges, and suggest solutions.

We are working on these goals together with our Port community.

 
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ISO 26000 Guidance on Social Responsibility

Port Saint John has used 1SO 26000 as a guide to integrating social responsibility into our values and practices.

ISO 45001 Guidance on Social Responsibility

Port Saint John attained ISO 45001:2018, Occupational Health and Management Systems certification. As the first Canadian port to obtain this certification, Port Saint John was audited by BSI, and officially presented with the certificates for its Occupational Health and Safety Management System on November 21, 2022.

Green Marine

In 2011, Port Saint John received certification from Green Marine, an environmental certification program for the North American marine industry. The program is scored on a scale of 1-5, each level progressing farther above the compliance line.

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