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Peel Ports Group reduces operational
greenhouse gas emissions by almost one
third in three years
.
T
he reduction is revealed in the
group’s new 51-page ESG report
- one of the most detailed reports
of its kind to be produced by any UK port
operator of similar size.
As the country’s second largest port
operator, Peel Ports has published the
document to showcase their commitments
to sustainable port operations.
The independently verified figures confirm
the group has reduced Scope 1 & Scope 2
emissions across its port operations by a
total of 32 per cent, against its 2020 baseline
and using a market-based accounting
approach.
The company’s Scope 1 emissions across
its port operations have fallen by 47 per
cent alone during that time, largely helped
by transitioning to using biofuels instead
of diesels in straddle carriers and other
equipment, and through the electrification
of 97 per cent of the group’s vehicle fleet.
Claudio Veritiero, Chief Executive Officer at
Peel Ports Group, said: “As one of the UK’s
largest port operators, and a major employer
in the areas in which we operate, we are fully
aware of the role we need to play in driving
the sustainability agenda.
“We took the lead within our industry when
we announced our commitment to
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become a net-zero business by 2040,
and this level of ambition has been
replicated across our other focus areas of
sustainability, including our approach to
equality, diversity and inclusion as well as
social issues.
“I am particularly proud of the significant
projects and initiatives we’ve introduced to
reduce our carbon footprint over the last
twelve months, and whilst we have some
way to go, this sets us in good stead for the
year ahead.
“This report represents
a stepping stone in our
journey to delivering
sustainable growth for the
business and we remain
fully committed to building
on the achievements
we’ve made to date while
working to further embed
sustainability as a driver for
our future success.”
S USTAI N AB L E B I Z MAGAZINE
NOVEMBER 2023
The annual report will enable Peel Ports
Group to effectively monitor and deliver
on its ESG ambitions as it seeks to
become the number one sustainable port
organisation in the UK.
The report details investments and
initiatives to help the company reach the
net zero milestone by 2040 across all of its
locations in the UK and Ireland, nearly two
years after the company first declared its
ambitious net-zero plans.
It further delves into how Peel Ports Group’s
ESG strategy is underpinned by several UN
Sustainable Development goals to help it
make a meaningful impact globally.
The strategy aligns with four UN priority
goals: Decent Work and Economic Growth,
Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure,
Climate Action and Life Below Water.
Future ESG and Sustainability reports will
continue to effectively measure progress to
help ensure success.
Click here to visit the dedicated ESG
webpage and view the 2023 report
https://www.peelports.com/esg-report