Our ESG Projects

In September 2025, Global Ports Holding coordinated a massive, network-wide environmental offensive for International Coastal Cleanup Day, uniting its diverse portfolio of cruise ports under the theme "From Every Port, For Every Coast." This initiative spanned the entire GPH footprint—from the turquoise waters of Nassau and Antigua in the Americas to the historic harbors of Zadar in the Mediterranean and Adriatic. Across 19 countries, over 300 employees and local volunteers joined forces to remove more than 1.2 tons of debris, including single-use plastics and abandoned fishing gear, from shorelines and seabed ecosystems. By treating every port as a "science hub" to log and map the types of waste recovered, GPH turned a global day of action into a data-driven strategy, reinforcing its commitment to preserving the marine health of the world-class destinations it serves.

The Next-Gen Program serves as a vital bridge between the classroom and the port, inviting local students directly into the heartbeat of port operations to demystify the complex world of cruise & maritime. By providing firsthand exposure to terminal management, passenger flow, and maritime technology, the program highlights a diverse array of high-growth career paths available within the industry—from port infrastructure and operations to specialized shoreside services. A defining feature of this initiative is the close collaboration with Cruise Lines worldwide, where students are treated to exclusive ship tours that offer a rare "behind-the-scenes" look at onboard life and technical operations. Through this immersive approach, GPH is not only educating the next generation but also actively opening doors to potential job opportunities, ensuring a steady pipeline of local talent for the evolving global cruise market.

Global Ports Holding is implementing solar energy solutions to transform its terminals into eco-efficient hubs. A significant milestone in this initiative was the large-scale rooftop solar installation at Ege Port, Kuşadası, which was engineered to meet the terminal’s full energy demands, followed by major advancements across the Spanish portfolio. In Tarragona, the state-of-the-art modular terminal was designed with a massive solar array integrated into its roof, while Alicante has become a flagship for sustainable operations through the installation of high-efficiency panels aimed at achieving energy self-sufficiency. These projects, alongside similar green build in Las Palmas, utilize smart building technologies to drastically reduce the carbon footprint of port operations. By harnessing local solar resources, GPH is offsetting hundreds of tonnes of emissions annually and leading the cruise industry toward a future of independent, renewable energy.