Marathon Earns Environmental Stewardship Award

Marathon Petroleum Corp. (MPC) was recently honored for its voluntary vessel speed reduction initiative with the 2024 Port of Long Beach Green Flag Award. The initiative encouraged ship operators to reduce their speed to 12 knots within 40 nautical miles of the port. The goal was to significantly cut emissions and improve air quality in the region.
 
“The ships emit less emissions when they travel more slowly, therefore the program has been highly successful in reducing smog-forming emissions and diesel particulates from the vessels,” said Ashlee Gattuso, Marathon Petroleum Commercial Marine Operations Manager. 
 
According to the Marine Exchange of Southern California, the program has helped prevent more than 1,000 tons of air pollution annually in the Port of Long Beach area. 
 
“Earning the Port of Long Beach Green Flag Award year after year is part of our unwavering commitment to the environment and to the communities where we operate,” Gattuso added. 
 
Marathon has participated in this initiative for several years and remains a dedicated collaborator with the Port of Long Beach in advancing sustainable marine practices.