Port Of Rotterdam

Port of Rotterdam, a Netherlands-based sea and coastal water transportation services provider, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2.18 billion kg CO2e in 2024. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of 692,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 market-based emissions of 161,000 kg CO2e, and substantial Scope 3 emissions totalling about 2.18 billion kg CO2e. Key contributors to Scope 3 emissions were the use of sold products (2.16 billion kg CO2e) and purchased goods and services (22.66 million kg CO2e).

Looking back, the company's total emissions in 2023 were about 2.19 billion kg CO2e, showing a slight decrease from the 2.46 billion kg CO2e reported in 2022.

Port of Rotterdam has set ambitious climate commitments, including near-term Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) aligned goals. The company aims to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 90% by 2030 from a 2019 base year. Additionally, they commit to reducing Scope 3 employee commuting and business travel GHG emissions by 60%, and Scope 3 purchased goods and services GHG emissions by 45% over the same timeframe. A 20% reduction target is also in place for Scope 3 use of sold products and services GHG emissions by 2030, all from a 2019 base year. These targets are consistent with reductions required to limit global warming to 1.5°C.

The Port of Rotterdam also reports an overarching target for the port and industrial area to achieve a minimum of a 55% CO2 reduction by 2030 compared to 1990 levels, and to reach climate neutrality by 2050. They have already achieved a 79% reduction in Scope 1 emissions and a 39% reduction in Scope 2 emissions in 2024 compared to 2019. The company is also working towards having a fleet operating at net-zero emissions by 2035.