Luxury cruise line Silversea is upping green responsibility in Ecuador. The brand is now the first tour operator of its kind running in the Galápagos Islands to be certified in environmental management, approved by the Ecuadorian Ministry of Environment. After years of sustainable moves, this latest effort boosts “SEA the Future,” Silversea’s standing ESG commitment. “We are very proud to become the first tour operator to gain this certification in environmental management, a representation of our long-term commitment to sustainability and conservation in the Galápagos Islands,” said Gabriela Naranjo, vice president and general manager at Silversea Cruises Ecuador, in a statement. “We started this initiative in 2020, entering into a partnership with an airline to transport recyclable waste out of the archipelago to the mainland,” Ms. Naranjo said. “We are delighted to have taken the next step on our sustainability journey, diverting all waste from landfill in the Galápagos to dispose of it responsibly, with full traceability. “This initiative is just one of the many examples of how Silversea is working to safeguard the fragile ecosystem of the Galápagos for future generations.”

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