Hudson Observes UN World Water Day – Let’s Help “Save Our Glaciers”

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This UN World Water Day (March 22), the spotlight is on Glacier Preservation.  With a push from the United Nations to Save Our Glaciers, we are reminded of the vital role glaciers play as a reservoir for a significant portion of Earth’s freshwater, and the danger they face in the wake of a speedily warming planet.

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According to the UN:

• Glaciers are melting faster than ever. As the planet gets hotter due to climate change, our frozen world is shrinking, making the water cycle more unpredictable and extreme.

• Glacial retreat threatens devastation. For billions of people, meltwater flows are changing, causing floods, droughts, landslides and sea level rise, and damaging ecosystems.

• Glacier preservation is a survival strategy. We must work together to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and manage meltwater more sustainably for people and the planet.

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Hudson recognizes our duty to respect and protect the Earth, do our part to prevent climate change, and spread the word!  That’s why we have taken steps in our shipping practices to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and minimize our impact on rapidly melting sea ice:

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• In 2019, Hudson, alongside other major global companies, signed onto the Arctic Corporate Shipping Pledge, vowing not to ship through the Arctic Ocean where rapidly melting sea ice makes fragile eco systems susceptible to perilous shipping practices and increased deterioration. We have continued to honor this pledge, understanding that the importance of the Arctic climate zone in the fight against climate change.

• Hudon’s Clean&Green™ focus and staunch “NO” to Scrubbers policy demonstrates Hudson’s commitment to prioritizing the planet over profits.  Unlike other shipowners who choose to circumvent safeguarding sulphur regulations by employing toxic scrubbers and dumping acidic wastewater into the ocean, Hudson achieves true sulphur cap compliance by burning cleaner fuels and saying “NO” to Scrubbers.

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Combined with Hudson’s innovative, forward-thinking approach to building our technologically advanced Clean&Green™ HSL Series, these are just some of the ways the Hudson is constantly evolving with the needs of the planet we call home – and you can do it too!  

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On this World Water Day, we encourage all of our contemporaries to do their part to Save Our Glaciers, and combat the effects of climate change by pledging not to ship through the Arctic Ocean and rallying against the use of scrubbers!

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