The Port aims to be a leader in sustainable environmental management in the New Zealand port industry by reducing our environmental impacts and pushing towards a sustainable future.
The Port is committed to continual improvement in its environmental performance. Fuel is consumed directly by tugs, cranes, material handling equipment, and port users: trucks and ships, this creates carbon emissions. In addition, the Port’s activities create negative physical emissions in the form of noise, dust, stormwater runoff, and the potential for spillage. Reducing these impacts are a priority for the Port.
SBTI Targets:
PNL aims to achieve decarbonisation of at least 67% on 2019 emissions by 2035. Port Nelson has been measuring its carbon emissions since 2016/17 and investigated several reduction options before committing to the current targets. As 79% of our Scope 1 & 2 emissions come from petrol and diesel the focus will be on conversion of our heavy fleet to alternate fuels or electrification. This would require investment in both equipment and infrastructure.
Toitū carbonreduce certified
Toitū carbon reduce organisation certification is proof that Port Nelson is positively contributing to the sustainability of our future through measuring and managing our carbon footprint. To achieve Toitū carbonreduce certification, Port Nelson must measure all operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions required under the international standard for carbon footprints, ISO 14064-1, including vehicles, business travel, fuel and electricity, paper, and waste. The emissions are measured annually, and the inventory is independently verified to ensure it is accurate and complete. Port Nelson will develop plans to continually manage and reduce emissions and reduce emissions on a six-year cycle.
