37 Ferry industry commitment to sustainability Ferry companies face similar sustainability challenges to those in the cruise sector when it comes to managing the ESG impacts of their ships and operations. In particular, operators are seeking ways to reduce their environmental impacts to comply with regulations and prepare for a lowcarbon future. Of the 115 ferry brands reviewed for this report, 78 have a made a prominent public commitment to sustainability on their websites and/or contributed to the report. Many of them belong to global industry body Interferry, which is driving discussion regarding sustainability for its members. Based on polling research and in-person discussions, Interferry’s Strategic Plan 2020-2023 identifies four trends and areas of risk that could impact the industry and are considered to be of greatest concern. Top of the list is climate change/environmental regulations, followed by security, training/ skill development/diversity, and automation. As part of its stated aim “to be the unified voice of the global ferry industry by promoting the economic and social value of the ferry industry and the provision of safe, reliable, secure, efficient and environmentally sustainable marine transportation of people and goods”, Interferry says one of its key strategies is to “develop supporting key messages that focus on leadership in environmental sustainability and the economic and social value of ferry transportation and the wider ferry industry.” It further affirms its commitment to “drive the development of effective regulations and policies in line with industry and public interest that support safe, secure, sustainable passenger ferry operations.” “ One of Interferry’s key strategies is to develop supporting key messages that focus on leadership in environmental sustainability and the economic and social value of ferry transportation and the wider ferry industry” Interferry
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