Port Of Rotterdam

Port of Rotterdam (NL), a key player in sea and coastal water transportation services, has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint. In 2024, the organisation reported total emissions of approximately 2.18 billion kg CO2e. This figure comprises Scope 1 emissions of about 692,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions, which were approximately 161,000 kg CO2e on a market-based basis and 1.99 million kg CO2e on a location-based basis. Scope 3 emissions accounted for the majority, with a significant portion attributed to the use of sold products (2.15 billion kg CO2e) and purchased goods and services (22.65 million kg CO2e).

The Port of Rotterdam has set ambitious climate targets. By 2030, they aim for a 49% reduction in CO2 emissions compared to 1990 levels, encompassing both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. Further detailed targets include a 60% reduction in business travel and employee commute emissions (Scope 3, categories 5 and 6) and a 45% reduction in purchased goods and services emissions (Scope 3, category 1) by 2030, both relative to a 2019 baseline.

In recent reporting periods, the Port of Rotterdam has achieved notable reductions. For Scope 1 emissions, they reported a 79% reduction in 2024 compared to 2019. Scope 2 emissions also saw a significant decrease, with a 39% reduction in 2024 compared to 2019. The organisation also aims for climate neutrality by 2050 and has set CO2 reduction targets aligned with a maximum global warming of 1.5°C.

Through initiatives aligned with Science Based Targets (SBTi), the Port of Rotterdam Authority commits to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 90% by 2030, using 2019 as a base year. This commitment extends to Scope 3 emissions, with targets for employee commuting and business travel (60% reduction), purchased goods and services (45% reduction), and use of sold products and services (20% reduction), all by 2030 from the 2019 baseline.