Climate Change Data

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)