European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO)
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2019-2024)
Reporting Period: 2019-2024
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Decarbonisation
- Digitalisation
- Environmental Management
- Port-City Relations
- Sustainable Development
- Multimodal Connectivity
- Air Quality
- Open Trade Environment
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation
Environmental Achievements
- Implementation of SECA 0.1 SOx limit for ships, improving air quality by 70% in the Baltic
- Investments in onshore power supply (OPS) and LNG refuelling facilities
- 78% of ports consider climate change adaptation in new infrastructure projects
- 59% of ports strengthen existing infrastructure resilience to climate change
Social Achievements
- Increased transparency and outreach to citizens and local communities
- Engagement with schools and young citizens
- Improved communication and stakeholder involvement
Governance Achievements
- Adoption of Port Service Regulation (PSR) and General Block Exemption for Ports (GBER)
- Increased financial autonomy for port authorities
- Focus on financial transparency and competition
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- Climate change impacts on port infrastructure and operations
- Need for decarbonisation of port activities and supply chains
- Balancing commercial interests with wider societal responsibilities
- Limited EU funding for port investments
- Geopolitical events and protectionist policies impacting trade
- Maintaining multimodal connectivity
- Air pollution concerns
- Cybersecurity risks related to digitalisation
- Ensuring stakeholder engagement and public acceptance
Mitigation Strategies
- Investments in climate change adaptation and mitigation measures
- Promoting alternative fuels and energy sources
- Seeking EU funding and financing instruments
- Advocating for open trade and a level playing field
- Improving multimodal hinterland connections
- Implementing measures to reduce air emissions
- Strengthening cybersecurity measures
- Increased transparency and communication with stakeholders
Supply Chain Management
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Rising sea levels
- Extreme weather events
Transition Risks
- Shift to alternative fuels
- Changes in shipping routes
Opportunities
- Development of clean energy infrastructure
- New shipping routes in the Arctic
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Goal 7 (Affordable and clean energy)
- Goal 13 (Climate action)