Environmental Initiatives that Pay in the Short and the Long-term

Harley Marine Services knows a thing or two about being environmentally conscious. The company has won many awards for its environmental practices including first place in WorkBoat’s Environmental Awards for its overall environmental management system in 2012. In 2010 the company was presented the Environmental Initiative Award for their environmentally progressive shoreside facilities. This recognition is also the result of numerous outreach initiatives that have put the company at the forefront of the industry when it comes to environmentalism. From the Green Workshop EMS, to the Environmental Management System Industry Model at Duke University, Harley Marine has demonstrated why it pays to be green in the maritime industry.

This report takes a look at some of the initiatives that have been utilized by Harley Marine, focusing on the payoffs, setbacks and outcomes of these ventures.