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Port Authority Of New York And New Jersey

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) is a bi-state agency headquartered in the United States, primarily serving the New York and New Jersey metropolitan area. Established in 1921, it plays a crucial role in the transportation and infrastructure sectors, overseeing major airports, bridges, tunnels, and seaports. PANYNJ is renowned for its comprehensive range of services, including the management of the Port of New York and New Jersey, one of the busiest ports in North America. Its commitment to innovation and sustainability has positioned it as a leader in the industry, with notable achievements in enhancing regional connectivity and economic growth. With a focus on safety and efficiency, the Port Authority continues to shape the future of transportation in the region.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Port Authority Of New York And New Jersey's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

13

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Air Transport industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

12

Industry Benchmark

Port Authority Of New York And New Jersey's score of 13 is higher than 65% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Port Authority Of New York And New Jersey's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey reported total carbon emissions of approximately 5,362,113,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 214,484,520 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 2 emissions combined. The Port Authority has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 22% by 2025, using 2017 as the baseline year. Additionally, they plan to cut Scope 3 emissions from tunnel, bridge, and bus terminal facilities by 38% per transiting vehicle by 2032, as well as achieve a similar 38% reduction in aviation facilities and PATH rail system emissions per passenger over the same timeframe. These targets align with industry standards for climate action, reflecting a commitment to significant emissions reductions in the air transportation sector.

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754,127,000
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Scope 3
43,028,905,000
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Port Authority Of New York And New Jersey's primary industry is Air transport services (62), which is high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Port Authority Of New York And New Jersey is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Port Authority Of New York And New Jersey is participating in some of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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