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Port of Newcastle rewarded for sustainability efforts

Port of Newcastle rewarded for sustainability efforts
Transitioning of 75 per cent of the vehicle fleet to electric is part of the Port of Newcastle’s ESG Strategy.

The New South Wales Department of Planning, Industry and Environment has identified Port of Newcastle for its commitment to improving environmental practices and sustainability.

The Port of Newcastle has been awarded Silver Partner status as part of the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment’s Sustainability Advantage program.

The award recognises the Port of Newcastle’s achievements since the introduction of its Environment Social and Governance Strategy (ESG) in 2019

The ESG Strategy includes key initiative for the Port of Newcastle, including a transitioning of 75 per cent of the vehicle fleet to electric and securing a 100 per cent renewable energy contract for 90.5 per cent of electricity usage, with the remainder to be fully renewable by the end of 2021.

Port of Newcastle CEO Craig Carmody welcomed the Silver Partner status announcement and said the Port’s ESG Strategy is critical to its ability to create a safe, sustainable and environmentally responsible Port for future generations.

“By taking this long-term approach to our business strategy and embedding ESG initiatives and thinking into everything we do, we are working to create a strong, thriving Port that continues to support local jobs and the economic prosperity of the Hunter and NSW economies,” Carmody said.

Port of Newcastle Senior Manager ESG Jackie Spiteri said through the Sustainability Advantage program the Port has been able to align its ESG and diversification strategies with the principles of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

“By aligning sustainability initiatives across our operations with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals we are taking a leadership role in the business community and are actively contributing to sustainable development targets globally,” Spiteri said.

“Port of Newcastle’s ESG Strategy lays out our commitment to Net Zero by 2040 and Science Based Target initiative of 30 per cent reduction greenhouse gas in line with below 2-degree trajectories.”

Through the introduction of Port of Newcastle’s renewable energy contract, the Port has also been able to reduce emissions from tenants operating within its embedded networks. This equates to a total of 3570 tonnes of CO2e Scope 3 emissions to date.

 


 

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