Norfolkline gets onboard with Action Renewable Energy

Norfolkline Irish Sea is pleased to announce their new sponsorship with Action Renewables, Northern Ireland's leading organisation in the promotion and development of renewable energy.

In a step to develop Norfolkline’s corporate social responsibility strategy, the ferry company has provided sponsorship for the Action Renewables education programme which is delivered throughout the province.

The education programme is aimed at primary and secondary schools across Northern Ireland to raise awareness of sustainable renewable technology. Two Education Officers will deliver customized visits to over 160 schools through a mix of interaction, worksheets and the use of multimedia.

Diane Poole, General Manager – Passenger, Norfolkline said;

“We all have a responsibility to help and protect the environment and Norfolkline are delighted to support Action Renewables to deliver their education programme.

It is vitally important that we teach the young from an early age to protect the environment and renewable energy is definitely the way of the future.”

To support the visits the education programme has a dedicated website http://www.wiseuptorenewables.com/ for students, teachers and parents alike. Both sides of the programme pay close attention to the Northern Ireland curriculum requirements utilising a number of participative methods including presentations, word games, puzzles, internet games and problem solving.

Following the ethos of Education for Sustainable Development the programme follows a process of learning how to make decisions that consider the long tem future of the ecology, economy and equity for all communities.

Dr. Andy McCrea, Director, Action Renewables said;

“We are delighted to have this partnership with Norfolkline for our education programme. They are an ideal organisation to work with as they operate a mode of transport around the world that has low carbon emission rate. It is also a transport mode highly used by families during vacation periods. We look forward to a successful year ahead.”