Climate Change Data

Peel Ports Group

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023-04-01 to 2024-03-31)

Reporting Period: 2023-04-01 to 2024-03-31

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:199,222 tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2 Ports & Shipping Loc)
Scope 1 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:155,682 MWh/year
Water Consumption:424,251 m3/year
Waste Generated:4,734 tons/year
Carbon Intensity:0.39 tCO2e/kt (FY24)

ESG Focus Areas

  • Climate change
  • Diversity and Inclusion
  • Occupational Health and Safety
  • Community Engagement
  • Sustainable Infrastructure

Environmental Achievements

  • Commenced installation of the UK’s largest roof-mounted solar farm at the Port of Liverpool (expected to save 6,500 tonnes of CO2 per year)
  • Conversion of 22 Svitzer tugs to HVO, resulting in annual emission reductions of close to 15,000 tonnes of CO2
  • QEII at Eastham’s hydropower facility fully operational, generating 1,500,000 kWh per year
  • Establishment of beneficial re-use groups across all ports to assess opportunities for dredge material reuse
  • Use of a new energy-efficient LNG dredger at the Port of Liverpool and KGV Dock in Glasgow

Social Achievements

  • Increased female applications by over 26%
  • Achieved Silver accreditation from The 5% Club for contributions to employee development
  • 85 apprentices enrolled in earn and learn programs
  • Launched ED&I program with a focus on greater diversity at all levels
  • Received a Gold Award from the MOD for supporting reservists, veterans, and charities

Governance Achievements

  • Improved GRESB ESG rating by +53%
  • 94% of port locations with triple ISO accreditation (14001, 9001, 45001)

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Net zero Scope 1 & 2 emissions by 2040
Medium-term Goals:
  • 50% renewable energy by 2030
  • Recruit 100 apprentices and graduates by 2028 (50% from diverse backgrounds)
Short-term Goals:
  • Create a climate adaptation plan for each port by 2025
  • Enable at least one beneficial reuse of dredged material initiative per SHA by 2028

Environmental Challenges

  • Climate change risks to port operations (disruptions to shipping, storm surges, infrastructure damage)
  • Reducing Scope 3 emissions
Mitigation Strategies
  • Development of climate adaptation plans for each port
  • Working on the first green shipping corridor between the UK and Ireland
  • Measuring Scope 3 emissions and developing reduction targets
  • Beneficial reuse schemes for dredge material

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement
  • Not disclosed

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Extreme weather
  • Storm surges
  • Damage to port infrastructure
Transition Risks
  • Not disclosed
Opportunities
  • Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI

Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 9001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • SDG 8
  • SDG 9
  • SDG 13
  • SDG 14

The report details how Peel Ports' initiatives contribute to these goals through various projects and commitments.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

  • Sustainable Company of the Year 2024
  • Glasgow Business Awards – Green Champion Award winner