Australia’s NSW Ports has achieved net zero Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions following a multi-year program to decarbonise its operations.
NSW Ports set out on its decarbonisation strategy in 2022, aiming to have net zero GHG emissions and 100 per cent renewably sourced electricity targets.
To meet its net zero goal, the company implemented energy efficiency measures, completed its vehicle fleet transition plan and generated additional large-scale generation certificates (LGCs) from its second solar installation at Enfield. NSW Ports is also registered with the Clean Energy Regulator.
NSW Ports CEO Marika Calfas said: “The breadth of initiatives we have implemented in the past three years shows that a variety of measures can drive reductions. Lighting upgrades and HVAC optimisation alone cut our electricity usage by 16 per cent% at Port Botany, 10 per cent% at Port Kembla and 45 per cent% at Enfield Intermodal Logistics Centre.”
“While the scale of our Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions is modest, it is an important step forward as we continue to engage with tenants and port users on their GHG reduction plans (our Scope 3 emissions).”
NSW Ports said it has reduced its electricity use by 10 per cent at its Port Kembla office by upgrading electrical equipment upgrades and optimising temperature settings.
The company continued with fleet decarbonisation efforts in fiscal 2025 with the retirement of most internal combustion engine utility vehicles in favour of electric, hybrid and plug-in hybrid models.
NSW Ports’ second solar power station generated LGCs that fully matched a small proportion of grid electricity, allowing for 100 per cent renewable electricity usage and leaving the company with a surplus of LGCs.
