Port Of Rotterdam

Port of Rotterdam's Carbon Emissions & Climate Commitments

In 2024, Port of Rotterdam reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 2.18 billion kg CO2e. This included Scope 1 emissions of around 692,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (market-based) of approximately 161,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions totalling about 2.18 billion kg CO2e. Key contributors to Scope 3 emissions were the use of sold products (approximately 2.16 billion kg CO2e) and purchased goods and services (around 22.66 million kg CO2e).

Looking back, in 2023, the Port of Rotterdam's total emissions were approximately 2.19 billion kg CO2e. This comprised Scope 1 emissions of about 1.58 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (market-based) of approximately 184,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of around 2.19 billion kg CO2e. The use of sold products accounted for a significant portion of Scope 3, at approximately 2.16 billion kg CO2e. In 2022, total emissions stood at roughly 2.46 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at about 2.6 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 (market-based) at approximately 234,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at around 2.45 billion kg CO2e, predominantly from the use of sold products (about 2.43 billion kg CO2e).

Port of Rotterdam has set ambitious climate commitments. The organisation aims to achieve a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 2030, compared to a 2019 baseline. This target has been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) as consistent with a 1.5°C warming scenario. Furthermore, Port of Rotterdam is committed to reducing absolute Scope 3 employee commuting and business travel GHG emissions by 60% by 2030, and absolute Scope 3 purchased goods and services GHG emissions by 45% over the same timeframe. They also aim for a 20% reduction in absolute Scope 3 use of sold products and services GHG emissions by 2030, all from a 2019 base year.

Recent achievements include a 79% reduction in Scope 1 emissions and a 39% reduction in Scope 2 emissions in 2024, both compared to 2019. The port and industrial area are also committed to a broader CO2 emissions reduction of 49% by 2030 compared to 1990 for Scope 1 and Scope 2. Long-term goals include climate neutrality by 2050, with a minimum of a 55% CO2 reduction by 2030 compared to 1990.