Port of Melbourne has set a target to achieve Scope 1 and 2 net zero emissions for port operations by 2030.<\/p>\n
The port said in a statement that it would achieve its net zero targets by sourcing 100% of the electricity needed for its business operations from renewables and by transitioning its corporate vehicle fleet and marine survey vessel to electric or zero-emissions fuel technologies.<\/p>\n
\u201cPort of Melbourne is committed to managing the risks and opportunities arising from climate change to ensure the long-term sustainability of the port and the ongoing resilience of our assets,\u201d said Port of Melbourne CEO Saul Cannon.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Port of Melbourne added that it was measuring Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions to understand its climate impact and inform its decarbonisation roadmap.<\/p>\n
\u201cAs well as committing to net zero emissions for our operations, we are well placed to support the efforts of our stakeholders to progress decarbonisation efforts across the port supply chain. We\u2019re engaging with our stakeholders to reduce Scope 3 emissions and facilitate decarbonisation across the port supply chain,\u201d Cannon added.<\/p>\n
The port noted that it recently signed a memorandum of understanding with the industry to explore the commercial feasibility of establishing a green methanol bunkering hub at the Port of Melbourne.<\/p>\n
The MoU provides a starting point for the parties to work together to explore the various elements of establishing a green methanol bunkering hub and identify any challenges that would need to be addressed.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The port also recently joined the C40 Green Ports Forum \u2013 an organisation of leading cities and ports around the world with ambitious goals to mitigate air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions and deliver positive health and economic benefits for communities.<\/p>\n
Earlier this year, Maersk and CMA CGM\u2019s Australian subsidiary ANL signed up to explore the commercial feasibility of establishing a green methanol bunkering hub<\/a><\/span> at the Port of Melbourne.<\/p>\n The port is Australia\u2019s largest general cargo and container port and facilitates more than one-third of the nation\u2019s container trade. The port services the southeast of Australia, including Tasmania, and occupies a central position in the freight and logistics industry.<\/p>\n