Port Of Rotterdam

Port Of Rotterdam's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, the Port of Rotterdam reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2.18 billion kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 692,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 161,000 kg CO2e (market-based), and significant Scope 3 emissions, primarily from the use of sold products, which accounted for about 2.16 billion kg CO2e. The Port of Rotterdam has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 49% reduction in CO2 emissions by 2030 compared to 1990 levels. Notably, they achieved a 39% reduction in emissions by 2024 compared to 2019, with a remarkable 79% reduction in Scope 1 emissions over the same period. The authority has also committed to a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030 from a 2019 baseline, alongside a 60% reduction in Scope 3 emissions related to employee commuting and business travel, and a 45% reduction in emissions from purchased goods and services. The Port of Rotterdam's climate strategy aligns with global efforts to limit warming to 1.5°C, with a long-term goal of achieving climate neutrality by 2050. These targets are part of their commitment to sustainable operations and reflect their proactive approach to addressing climate change.