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sustainability

environmental and social responsibility

MPS and its shareholders prioritise environmental and social sustainability, continuously enhancing our environmental performance through sustainable practices and initiatives. We aim to reduce waste and emissions while enhancing our efficiency as a leading terminal.

Sustainability goals

  • Identifying and managing environmental and social risks inherent in our operations is paramount.

    • We commit to deploying innovative and globally recognised methods to preserve biodiversity and compensate for any loss to communal or personal assets.
    •  Creating a conducive and supportive work environment for our employees and contractors is central to our sustainability efforts.
    • We actively engage with our host communities, respecting and upholding local norms while promoting community development initiatives.
    • Through collaboration with stakeholders, we strive to deliver shared benefits and uphold the highest environmental and social standards, aligning with IFC’s performance standards and international best practices.

Sustainability ACTIONS

  • Waste segregation,
  • Noise monitoring,
  • Dust suppression
  • Equipment calibration
  • Tree planting
  • Turtle conservation program
  • Community infrastructure development 
  • Community Health Outreach
  • Support for traditional celebrations

We are proud recipients of multiple Excellence in Design for Greater Efficiencies (EDGE) Certifications for our buildings in the Tema Port Expansion Project. Notably, the MPS Workshop Maintenance Building stands as the first light industrial building in Africa to achieve EDGE certification. Learn more here

CERTIFICATIONS

Tree Planting exercise

Planting Seeds for a Sustainable Tomorrow: Nurturing a Greener Landscape.

Since 2019, MPS has been dedicated to cultivating a greener environment by planting trees within and around the port enclave. With the launch of the National Green Ghana Project, we have elevated our commitment to this cause, intensifying our efforts to create a more sustainable future. Notably, we have focused on planting coconut trees in designated areas, including along the  charming Sakumono Beach, enhancing both the beauty of our surroundings and the resilience of our ecosystem.

 

Our tree planting initiatives highlight our firm dedication to environmental stewardship. We recognise that safeguarding our environment is an ongoing imperative, and we are steadfast in our resolve to uphold this responsibility. By consistently engaging in these actions, we demonstrate our collective commitment within the port community to protect and conserve our natural heritage.

 

In collaboration with the Port Stakeholder Community, we aspire to make a meaningful and lasting impact on our ecosystem. Through our endeavors, we seek to inspire future generations to embrace sustainability and become stewards of our planet’s well-being.