Port Authority of New South Wales Recognized for Leadership in Sustainability

19 August 2025

The Port Authority of NSW has strengthened its sustainability credentials with multiple recognitions, becoming the first Australian port to be certified by the leading maritime environmental program, Green Marine, and by achieving Silver Partner status in the NSW Government’s Sustainability Advantage program.

The certification from Green Marine is a significant achievement, following a rigorous assessment of the Port Authority’s environmental and sustainability practices. It benchmarks performance at all six port locations in NSW against robust performance metrics, including air emissions, water quality, community relations, noise, and waste management.

The accreditation places the Port Authority among a select group of global ports leading the way in sustainable port operations.

Additionally, the Port Authority has obtained Silver Partner status under the NSW Government’s Sustainability Advantage program, marking a major milestone and building upon the Port Authority’s success as a Bronze Partner, awarded in 2021.

The recognition reflects the Port Authority’s achievements in embedding sustainability into operations, culture and decision-making including defining, measuring and disclosing scope 3 emissions; progress towards scope 1 and 2 net zero targets; undertaking a climate change risk assessment and adaptation plan; initiatives aimed at improving operational performance and resource efficiency; and enhanced data collection and monitoring for continuous improvement.

The Port Authority Group Executive, People, Environment, and Legal, Amy Beaumont, said the recognition by both programs is a clear signal that the Port Authority is serious about driving sustainability outcomes.

“As stewards of the marine environment in each of NSW’s six commercial ports, it’s encouraging to see our sustainability efforts recognized by both Green Marine and the NSW Government.

“These achievements reflect the progress we’ve made in embedding sustainable practices across our operations, as we work towards net zero by 2040.”

In January 2024, the Port Authority reached the significant net-zero milestone of reducing Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions to zero through the purchase of renewable energy under a Power Purchase Agreement.

The Port Authority is continuing to invest significantly in Shore Power at White Bay Cruise Terminal, which will enable ships to plug into landside renewable energy when at berth. The Southern Hemisphere-first project is set to be completed in 2026.