პლასტმასით დაბინძურების მზარდი გლობალური პრობლემის საპასუხოდ, APM Terminals Poti აქტიურ ზომებს იღებს პლასტმასის ნარჩენების პრობლემის მოსაგვარებლად და კორპორატიული მდგრადობის ხელშესაწყობად. გლობალური პლასტმასის წარმოების ზრდით, რაც ძირითად ოკეანის აუზებში დაახლოებით ხუთ ტრილიონ პლასტმასის ნაჭერს იწვევს, კომპანია მიზნად ისახავს თავის ოპერაციებში პლასტმასის არასაჭირო გამოყენების თავიდან აცილებას.
In 2022, APM Terminals Poti acquired a significant number of disposable cups and plastic bottles, prompting the formation of an immediate response team to tackle this issue. The first action taken was the replacement of single-use plastic water bottles and cups with personalized reusable metal bottles for each employee. These bottles not only bear the employee’s name but also feature an inspirational quote, emphasizing their role in the global solution. The shift to reusable bottles is aimed at a substantial reduction in single-use plastic consumption within the company, focusing on waste reduction rather than recycling.
APM Terminals Poti’s initiative aligns with broader corporate sustainability goals, emphasizing climate change and plastic management. Through its active solutions to these issues, the company contributes to global efforts to combat climate change and reduce plastic pollution. The approach places emphasis on prevention, aiming to prevent the generation of plastic waste, fostering a more sustainable and environmentally friendly approach to waste management.
Julián Fernández, Managing Director of APM Terminals Poti, underscores the importance of the company’s focus on climate change and plastic management within the broader context of corporate sustainability. The initiative not only yields immediate positive results but also fosters a more conscious and responsible corporate culture through waste reduction, employee engagement, and awareness-raising activities.
To complement the initiative, the company actively engages in raising awareness among employees through social media channels and in-person communication, conducting meetings with employees during bottle distribution to explain their purpose and usage guidelines.
Iain Rawlinson, Chief Commercial Officer of APM Terminals Poti, emphasizes that the distribution of reusable bottles not only demonstrates the company’s commitment to waste reduction but also encourages a tangible change in employee behavior. The initiative also contributes to sustainable procurement practices, with the decision not to purchase plastic cups for corporate events, meetings, and other activities, directly addressing environmental concerns associated with single-use plastics and contributing to an overall reduction in the organization’s plastic footprint.
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