Ports Australia unveils new emissions guidance for ports

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Download the GHG Emissions Guidance document here.

Ports Australia has developed first-of-its-kind guidance to support Australian ports in their transition to net-zero emissions, helping to drive sustainable practices and ensure long-term global competitiveness.

The Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory Guidance will assist ports and their stakeholders around Australia in developing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions inventories.

“Currently, our sector lacks tailored emissions guidelines, which is critical on our collective path towards net zero,” said Ports Australia CEO Mike Gallacher.

“This new Guidance is underpinned by national and international frameworks and provides our ports with a series of steps to follow as they navigate their journey towards net-zero.”

Developed specifically for ports, the Guidance provides a comprehensive and explicit understanding of how Australian ports can quantify and report on Scope 1, Scope 2 and Scope 3 GHG emissions.

“Ports are complex from an emissions accounting standpoint due to multiple stakeholders, overlapping jurisdictions and their role as a node in the value chain. This makes existing frameworks challenging to apply.”

“This Guidance aims to provide clarity and consistency in emissions measurement and reporting for ports across Australia.”

Key areas addressed in the Guidance include:

•        Understanding reporting obligations

•        Setting reporting boundaries

•        Determining emissions accounting methods

•        Material activity data inputs

•        Gathering activity data

•        Estimating emissions

•        Reporting, reviewing and improving

The Guidance was developed with the support of Worley Consulting and Ports Australia’s Climate Change and Decarbonisation sub-committee.

“As Australia moves toward a net-zero economy, decarbonising port operations not only helps meet environmental targets but also enhances Australia’s economic resilience, ensuring that our ports remain internationally competitive in an increasingly green-conscious global market.”

“Guidance like this will help ensure Australia’s ports are equipped to meet the evolving demands of global trade while contributing to a sustainable future.”

Ports Australia believes the Guidance, while developed for Australian ports, is also relevant to non-Australian ports and other key stakeholders, including tenants and service operators.

Ports across Australia are urged to use the Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory Guidance, which can be accessed via the Ports Australia website.

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Media Contact: Zara Bryan | zbryan@portsaustralia.com.au +61 2 7232 3010