Global trade enabler DP World has become the first company in its sector to join the World Ocean Council (WOC ) as part of its leadership journey to actively engage in the protection of the world’s oceans, the company said in its press release. By becoming a member of the growing international multi - industry alliance on “Corporate Ocean Responsibility” DP World will commence, enhance and advance its role as a responsible leadership company.
The WOC is a global, cross - sectoral business leadership alliance with a network of over 35,000 stakeholders addressing corporate ocean responsibility. Developed by and for the private sector, it addresses issues affecting ocean sustainable development, sci ence and stewardship. It brings together representatives from shipping, oil and gas, tourism, fisheries, aquaculture, mining, renewable energy , ocean technology and financial services sectors. The WOC is a registered not - for - profit organisation in the US, the UK and Europe.