Posidonia 2008 sees a sea of ‘green’ initiatives

Efforts taken by Global Maritime Community to reduce the impact on Sea and Air pollution is escalating day by day

With today’s World Environment Day high on the corporate social responsibility agenda of governments, companies and NGO’s from around the globe, ‘green’ business took centre stage at Posidonia 2008 today as the global maritime community is escalating its efforts to further reduce its impact on sea and air pollution. “While shipping’s CO2 footprint is a meagre 4.11 per cent of total emissions despite being accountable for a massive 90 per cent of the transportation of goods and raw materials worldwide, the industry continues to introduce innovative technologies and reinvent business practices in a joint effort to help protect the environment,” said Themistocles Vokos, Chairman, Posidonia Exhibitions S.A. the organiser of the world’s biggest and most international maritime event being held at the Hellenikon Exhibition Centre (HEC) from June 2 – 6. “We are extremely honoured to see the large number of Posidonia 2008 exhibitors showcasing their systems and technology designed to protect the environment.”

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