Become An Ambassador
Join a community of brands taking action—A simple way to support more sustainable shipping that reduces ship strike risk to endangered whales, air and noise pollution, and regional greenhouse gas emissions.
Why Become an Ambassador?
- BWBS provides verified data on shipping line performance and the environmental benefits of shipping lines’ cooperation in terms of: emissions, noise and air pollution and strike risk reduction.
- Leverage your brand and followers to help amplify, and grow support for responsible shipping.
- BWBS provides communications resources and features ambassadors in media as part of the recognition campaign.
Ambassador Inquiries
The Blue Whales Blue Skies team is here to answer questions about the Ambassador Program or participation inquiries.
Becca Tucker
Director of Corporate Engagement
becca@californiamsf.org
Participant Requirements
- Ship or work with at least one of our participating lines.
- Distribute letter(s) to shipping lines to either express appreciation for their participation, or to encourage enrollment.
- Highlight your participation in relevant communications, website and social media.
- Grant us use of your logo to help amplify efforts.
How to Enroll
To complete the enrollment process, please contact becca@californiamsf.org to confirm eligibility and then download, complete, and email the Participant Agreement once eligibility has been confirmed.
Step 1: Contact becca@californiamsf.org to Confirm Eligibility
Step 2: Complete and Return Participant Agreement
Hear from Our Ambassadors
Companies have stated that joining the program helped them better understand the impacts of shipping and prioritize working with shipping partners making a difference for whales, people, and the planet.
“We’re inspired by carriers who choose to align with environmental programs, recognizing the shared vision and commitment they bring to the table. What’s key for us is ongoing dialogue, shared learning, and the collective aim of navigating a path that’s both prosperous and considerate of the world around us. Joining hands with Blue Whales and Blue Skies underscores our commitment to this two-fold path. Here at The Block Logistics, we’re more than just a business; we’re a community striving for a better, more interconnected tomorrow.”
Sami O’Brien & Raphael Khan Sustainability Directors, The Block Logistics
“As a business born out of love for the ocean, we are excited to be able to partner with Blue Whales and Blue Skies.
Our goals have always been to prioritize sustainable, low-impact products and processes. So to learn of the impacts that coastal shipping has on our marine life is a real eye-opener and we are proud to help build awareness and provide recognition to the shipping lines that do their part in protecting these amazing animals.”
Lachlan Leckie, Co-founder, Business & Pleasure Co.
“Being a brand ambassador was a no-brainer for us: it’s a low lift opportunity for brands to grow awareness and concretely move the dial in shaping freight industry practices. Being an ambassador costs nothing aside from using our voices to advocate for more sustainable transportation. It's something all responsible brands should join.”
Annie Nyborg, Sustainability Director at Peak Design
“As a B Corp we strive to continually reduce our environmental footprint whilst helping billions of people in need, donating 50% of our profits to help provide everyone in the world with clean water and toilets. We have the responsibility as a business to really think about our emissions and how we can get to a place where these emissions are significantly reduced. Joining the Blue Whales and Blue Skies program is a great, tangible way to reduce emissions that result from transporting products via ship and helps to protect endangered blue whales.”
Dr. Elissa Foster, Head of Sustainability at Who Gives A Crap
“Brist MFG is proud to be a new ambassador for Protecting Blue Whales & Blue Skies. The ocean inspires so much of what we do and we are committed to doing our part to help it thrive. By supporting this incredible program, we are helping to protect these gentle giants and reduce emissions for a cleaner, healthier planet. It's a meaningful step toward sustainability and we are stoked to be part of the effort.”
Taylor Gordon, Sales Director, Brist MFG
“Nomad is honored to partner with Protecting Blue Whales & Blue Skies as a Brand Ambassador. Through this partnership, we remain committed to exclusively booking freight companies that participate in vessel speed reduction. Our hope is that this regional initiative will develop at a global scale. We strongly encourage other companies that ship along the California coast to become ambassadors, raise awareness, and encourage their freight companies to participate in the program.”
Scott Beatty, Procurement Manager at Nomad
“JAS Worldwide is pleased to be a brand ambassador for the Blue Whales Blue Skies program. Partnerships are essential to bring about positive change, as the shipping industry has a significant impact on the environment. What makes the BWBS initiative stand out is that it not only addresses carbon emissions, but also safeguards biodiversity. By voluntarily reducing vessel speed (VSR) along the California coast, ocean carriers commit to protecting blue whales and raising industry awareness. JAS supports this initiative and will further engage its logistics partners on the key role whales play in the environment and our responsibility to improve the ocean ecosystem.”
Andrea Goeman, SVP Sustainability, JAS Worldwide
Frequently Asked Questions
The following are answers to frequently asked questions. Please contact Becca@californiamsf.org if you have additional questions or would like more information about the Ambassador Program.
Take The Next Step
Please contact becca@californiamsf.org to confirm your eligibility to become an Ambassador. Then, download, complete, and return the Ambassador Agreement.