HEMEXPO sustainability spotlight: SQLearn
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As part of the HEMEXPO sustainability spotlight series for association members, we speak to SQLearn about how the company is supporting the shipping industry’s green transition.
Please can you share what your company is doing to support shipping’s green transition?
SQLearn contributes to shipping's green transition by providing high-quality online training to drive sustainability and safety in the maritime sector. Our courses teach best practices to optimize voyage planning, improve fuel efficiency, and ensure compliance with environmental regulations. We are also proud to partner with HELMEPA, the pioneering voluntary initiative established by Greek seafarers and shipowners to protect the seas from ship-related pollution and strongly support their efforts to uphold sustainability. In a further sign of our dedication to helping ships achieve greater sustainability, SQLearn has joined the Green Award Foundation as an official incentive provider.
How do these solutions help to improve a ship’s sustainability credentials???
SQLearn’s extensive library of online courses supports owners and operators in minimizing emissions, reducing environmental risks, and enhancing safety through emergency preparedness and risk management. Online training also eliminates travel needs, which in turn cuts carbon emissions and supports the industry's ecological goals.
Can you give more information on the courses specifically designed to help decarbonize the maritime sector?
SQLearn provides online training covering key topics such as emissions reduction, alternative fuels, fuel efficiency, energy management, and sustainable technologies.?Trained personnel are equipped to optimize fuel use and identify the most efficient routes, while online courses raise awareness about the environmental impact of their actions as well as their regulatory obligations.?Online also training enhances safety by increasing hazard awareness and preparing personnel for potential risks.?
Some indicative courses in our?maritime library include:
By enhancing operational efficiency and promoting safer practices, SQLearn plays a vital role in driving a more sustainable and socially responsible maritime industry.
Has your company taken steps to ‘green’ its own supply chain?
Yes, this is a specific area of focus for SQLearn. Our choice of Amazon Web Services (AWS) as our cloud provider reflects our shared vision on sustainability. AWS is committed to running on 100% renewable energy by 2025, which will mean our e-learning platforms are hosted on data centres powered by wind, solar, and other renewable sources. This is a tangible example of our commitment to corporate social responsibility making a measurable difference on reducing our carbon footprint.
Visit the SQLearn website to learn more.