Towards a resource-efficient economy
John R. Ripard, Managing Director of the Ripard GroupMalta needs to transition to a greener and more energy and resource-efficient society, says John R. Ripard, Managing Director of the Ripard Group.
The Ripard Group started out in the maritime sector in 1901, and this sector of the group is specialist in all aspects of liner and container agency work, freight forwarding, services, yachting agency work and maritime leisure supplies. The group companies have a presence right in the centre of the Mediterranean, in Malta, and in North Africa. With operations across four companies, we are true specialists in the maritime industry having first established ourselves over 100 years ago, since expanding our expertise and knowledge to become a leader in our field.
In addition to our maritime business we are invested through associates in airline ground handling operations, airfreight handling & warehousing, high street retailing & property.
In keeping with our group’s philosophy, we have invested in, and currently deploy, the very latest in aviation ground service equipment and systems, with significant emphasis on the deployment of green technologies that serve our ongoing commitment to reducing our carbon footprint, by using the most environmentally-friendly solutions available.
We understand that our organisation’s reputation is a direct reflection on the people we employ. We develop our people to reach their highest potential through education, training, motivation, implicit trust and empowerment. We equip our staff with the best tools possible in order to carry out their roles, and give them the authority to do this with utmost integrity and professionalism.
Our entire staff operates with honesty and integrity, whilst working in an environment that encourages personal growth. Most of all, we work as a team with one sincere goal: Delivering on our promises.
Our philosophy is one of absolute delivery to all our stakeholders, and this is at the core of our belief throughout the entire company. We are driven by a high standard of ethics and we strive never to over promise or under deliver.
The relationships that we forge and carry over several years with both our suppliers and customers are valued to the highest possible degree. This underpins the philosophy of The Ripard Group.