ECO PORTS
EcoPorts is the main environmental initiative of the European port sector, created in 1997 by a group of proactive ports and fully integrated into the European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) since 2011. Its objective is to raise awareness about environmental protection through cooperation and knowledge exchange among ports, thereby improving environmental management in the sector.
EcoPorts offers environmental management tools based on the guidelines of the Port Environmental Review System (PERS), global standards, and voluntary commitments that exceed regulatory requirements. These tools enable ports to identify and manage environmental risks, compare their performance with the European average, and receive expert advice and personalized recommendations.
Through EcoPorts, ports can improve their environmental performance, reduce their ecological footprint, and promote sustainable practices that benefit both the environment and local communities.
VEGETAL NUTRITION
Port Tocopilla
Commitment
SQM, through our participation in EcoPorts, reaffirm our commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility. EcoPorts is the leading environmental initiative for the European port sector, offering environmental management tools based on PERS guidelines, global standards, and voluntary commitments that exceed regulatory requirements. Our commitment is to identify environmental risks and compare our score with the European average to receive expert advice and personalized recommendations from EcoPorts, thus ensuring sustainable development in harmony with our environment.
Roadmap
We began work with the purpose of certifying the Tocopilla port in early 2022.
In April, Puerto Tocopilla initiated the verification process of the Port Environment Revision SYstem (PERS) with the aim of achieving the Ecoports Certification and to comply with our sustainability goal. With that purpose we have decided to make available to the public Puerto Tocopilla Environmental Report on our website. By doing so, we seek to foster transparency and open communication in relation to our environmental practices and to reinforce our commitment to citizens and the environment. Environmental Report here
In June, the ECOSLC Foundation congratulated Puerto de Tocopilla SQM, Chile for achieving the ECOPORTS PERS Certification for the first time following validation by the independent auditor LRQA, Netherlands. See certificate here.
In the follow-up evaluation, we improved our environmental performance, increasing the index from 90.57% obtained in 2022 to 92.98% in 2024.
During this year, we will begin the recertification process of Puerto de Tocopilla under the Ecoports (PERS) standard, reaffirming our commitment to responsible environmental management and continuous improvement. In this context, we will present a new updated version of the Puerto Tocopilla Environmental Report, which will be publicly available on our website as part of our efforts to strengthen transparency and maintain open communication with our stakeholders. This initiative reflects our ongoing commitment to sustainability and operational excellence at our port facilities. See the environmental report here.
August, the ECOSLC Foundation congratulated Puerto de Tocopilla SQM, Chile for obtaining the ECOPORTS PERS Certification a second time, after validation by the independent auditor LRQA, Netherlands. This recognition reaffirms the port’s commitment to sustainability and responsible environmental management. See certificate here.
Rate certificates
Beginning with tax year 2020, Professional Fees Certificates must be requested by email, indicating your name and national identity card number.
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Supplier consultation
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