Environmental sustainability in Maritime transport Industry
What you'll learn
- Sustainability in Shipping Operations
- Environmental Ship Index (ESI) - Green Ships
- Green Technologies for Ships and Ports
- Sustainable Terminal Operations
- Role of Shippers in Carbon Footprint Reduction
- Community Outreach and Stakeholder Engagement
Requirements
- Willingness to Learn
- Passion for Green Logistics
- This course doesn't require any prior knowledge in shipping and port operations.
- Love for Marine Life and Ocean protection
- All are welcome to take this course.
Description
Green Logistics simply denotes the art of Moving Goods with Minimal Environmental Impact. Green Shipping deals with Eco-friendly handling, storing and movement of cargo throughout the logistics chain, with a focus on sustainability in Operations. In the current world, sustainability in operations is the only way for survival. Financial institution's tough ESG performance measurement criterias and strict IMO regulatory compliance are to be met at the same time, making it difficult for shipping industry to see profits after fulfilling all the requirements. But, if we know what needs to be done, it gets easier. This course is a basic course for all stakeholders and financial institutions to understand what Green Maritime is all about.
The Green Eco System in Shipping consists of six stakeholders:
1. Shippers or the Customers who ship their Cargo
2. Shipping Lines / Ship Owners who operate the ships
3. Port Authorities who monitor the port operations
4. Companies that operate the Port terminals
5. International and Local Regulatory Bodies
6. Third Parties like Ship Builders, Research firms, Tech Firms, International trade routes and Canals, and ship breaking / recycling eco-system at the End of ship's Life
We will be discussing each of these topics on how they impact the environment and what should be done to reduce their impact, for sustainable development.
Welcome aboard
Who this course is for:
- Job Seekers in Shipping and Port Operations
- Sustainability Officers of Shipping Lines
- Employees of Port Authority
- Terminal Operators
- Students of Maritime Institutes
- Sustainable development enthusiasts and people who love earth.
Instructor
Gopalakrishnan Veilumuthusamy is a highly accomplished and award-winning Senior Sustainability & ESG Leader with over 20 years of extensive global experience driving impactful change across diverse organizations in 15 countries. A distinguished Fulbright Scholar from Cornell University and a Positive Change Ambassador from Erasmus University, Gopalakrishnan possesses deep expertise in critical areas such as Sustainability Strategy, Net Zero Roadmap Development, and comprehensive ESG Reporting (including CSRD, UK SECR, and ESOS).
His proven track record includes spearheading initiatives for UN agencies, multinational corporations, and government bodies, consistently delivering measurable improvements in environmental performance, social impact, and economic sustainability. With a strong background in Environmental Management Systems (ISO 14001), Circular Economy, Decarbonization, and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Gopalakrishnan is passionate about fostering a sustainable future. He is fluent in English, Tamil, and Hindi, bringing a truly global perspective to his teaching.