Public Profile

Port of San Diego

The Port of San Diego, officially known as the San Diego Unified Port District, is a pivotal maritime hub located in the United States. Established in 1962, it serves as a vital gateway for trade and tourism along the California coast, encompassing the San Diego Bay and surrounding areas. The Port operates within the maritime industry, focusing on cargo handling, cruise ship operations, and recreational boating. Renowned for its unique blend of commercial and recreational services, the Port of San Diego offers a diverse range of core products, including shipping facilities, waterfront development, and public access areas. Its strategic location and commitment to sustainability have positioned it as a leader in the region, contributing significantly to the local economy. With a strong emphasis on innovation and community engagement, the Port continues to achieve notable milestones in enhancing its operational efficiency and environmental stewardship.

DitchCarbon Score

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3

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Other Services 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.

11

Industry Benchmark

Port of San Diego's score of 3 is lower than 86% 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 of San Diego's reported carbon emissions

In 2016, the Port of San Diego reported total carbon emissions of approximately 26,000,000,000 kg CO2e. This figure reflects the port's overall impact on climate change, although specific scope classifications (Scope 1, 2, or 3) were not disclosed. In 2006, emissions from other terminal activities were recorded at about 89,242,000 kg CO2e, while in 2020, emissions from ocean-going vessels were approximately 72,786,000 kg CO2e. These figures highlight the port's significant operational footprint. Currently, the Port of San Diego has not established specific reduction targets or climate pledges, indicating a need for further commitment to climate action. The absence of defined reduction initiatives suggests that the port may be in the early stages of developing a comprehensive climate strategy.

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Port of San Diego's primary industry is Other services (93), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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. Port of San Diego is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Port of San Diego is not committed to any reduction initiatives 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
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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