Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Health and Safety
• Environmental Protection
• Community Engagement
• Economic Growth
• Governance

Environmental Achievements

• Rock Revetment Improvement Project to reduce soil erosion and protect water quality
• Engagement with contractors to implement water retention and treatment processes
• Strengthened stormwater management including installation of stormwater treatment devices
• Supported marine pollution clean-up with Ocean Crusaders
• Continued energy-saving practices
• Port Capacity Project incorporating sustainable design and environmental management

Social Achievements

• Continued workplace wellbeing program (MAST)
• Introduced Driver Behaviour Safety Program
• Port Education Program delivered to students at all education levels
• Supported local community organisation Ocean Crusaders
• Supported stakeholders to maximize trade development and opportunities
• Participated in a blockchain technology project
• Conducted assurance activities to ensure compliance with health and safety requirements
• Community and industry events sponsored and hosted
• Fundraising initiatives supporting various charities
• Employee volunteering with FoodBank and Ocean Crusaders
• Partnership with FoodBank
• Assistance to drought-affected farmers
• Creation of Perc White Reserve and Maritime Cove Playscape
• Port boat tours for public engagement

Governance Achievements

• Participation in GRESB Infrastructure Asset Assessment
• Implementation of Integrated Management System (The Compass)
• Annual Employee Engagement Survey with 93% participation rate
• Appropriate Workplace Behaviour Training Programs
• Implementation of The PIER incident communication system
• Maintenance of 193 Aids to Navigation
• Development of Port Development Strategy
• Engagement with government at all levels
• Establishment of Audit and Risk Management Committee and Remuneration and Nomination Committee
• Implementation of Enterprise Risk Management Framework (ERMF)
• Whistleblower Policy in place
• Guidelines for theft, arson, corruption, irregularity or fraud
• Issue and grievance guidelines

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Road congestion impacting economic efficiency and liveability
• Potential for marine pollution
• Potential for noise impacts on surrounding communities
• Managing waste and debris
• Climate change risks

Mitigation Strategies

• Planning to improve on-Port rail network to reduce reliance on trucks
• Emergency preparedness and staff training for marine pollution management
• Engagement with Port tenants to reduce dust emissions
• Regular removal of waste and debris by contractors
• Environment Policy supporting strategies to manage climate risks
• Implementation of stormwater management controls
• Noise reduction measures in Port projects

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Sustainable procurement considered in tender process for Port Capacity Project

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRESB Infrastructure Asset Assessment, UN Sustainable Development Goals

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being
• Goal 4: Quality Education
• Goal 6: Clean Water and Sanitation
• Goal 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
• Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
• Goal 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
• Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
• Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
• Goal 13: Climate Action
• Goal 14: Life Below Water
• Goal 15: Life On Land
• Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals

Port of Melbourne has adopted the UN Sustainable Development Goals as a framework for its sustainability reporting, identifying relevant goals and outlining achievements against them.

Awards & Recognition

• Australian Construction Achievement Award: Maritime Works
• Australian Engineering Excellence Award – Project Infrastructure
• Best Solution to a Specific Workplace Health and Safety Issue in the 2018 WorkSafe Awards

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environment
• Social
• Economy

Environmental Achievements

• GHG emissions reduced by 73%
• 52% recycling rate achieved (office waste)
• 1,820 tonnes CO2-e emissions

Social Achievements

• 76% employee engagement score (up 4% from 2020)
• $242,000 community investment
• Zero recordable injuries
• 1,266 employee training hours

Governance Achievements

• Implementation of a new sustainability framework
• Establishment of a Board Safety and Sustainability Committee
• Publication of the first Modern Slavery Statement

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Increase in noise complaints during COVID-19 lockdowns
• Impact of COVID-19 on trade and operations
• Climate change impacts and risks

Mitigation Strategies

• Noise monitoring program and noise management strategy development
• Flexible working arrangements to support employees during lockdowns
• Strategies to adapt to a changing climate and mitigate climate-related risks

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Social procurement initiatives (e.g., working with Westgate Biodiversity, Eat Street)

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Climate change impacts

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI, UN Sustainable Development Goals

Certifications: ISO 14001

Awards & Recognition

• Best Employer status across Australia and New Zealand by Kincentric

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Port development to meet future trade needs
• Health, safety and wellbeing
• Stakeholder engagement
• Energy use and greenhouse gas emissions
• Decarbonisation of the supply chain

Environmental Achievements

• Reused over 40,000 tonnes of material onsite and achieved a 98% recycle rate on structures demolished for the Port Rail Transformation Project
• Achieved a 47% recycling rate for office waste
• Developed Noise & Air Management Strategy
• Installed solar panels on the Short Road Maintenance Facility

Social Achievements

• Zero injuries for employees and contractors for the second consecutive year
• Employee engagement score of 69%
• Developed PoM’s first Reconciliation Action Plan
• Updated parental leave and domestic & family violence policies
• Refreshed Diversity & Inclusion Policy
• Developed Mental Health and Wellbeing Framework
• Contributed more than $250,000 to local communities

Governance Achievements

• 5 Star GRESB rating
• Developed new three-year Sustainability Strategy
• Reviewed the modern slavery governance of PoM’s most commonly used recruitment agencies
• Undertook an organisation-wide remuneration review
• Required all new starters and contractors to complete Appropriate Workplace Behaviour training

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Community complaints about noise
• Global supply chain disruptions impacting trade volumes
• Climate change risks including flooding, high winds, sea level rise and extreme weather events
• Transition risks from policy, legal, technology, market and reputation changes associated with decarbonization

Mitigation Strategies

• Developed Noise and Air Management Strategy
• Investing in infrastructure development to meet future demands
• Embedding climate adaptation strategies into the design and delivery of new port infrastructure
• Engaging with stakeholders to assess options for low-emissions fuels
• Developing emissions reduction plan for parts of PoM’s supply chain

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement

• Engaging with suppliers to collect fuel and energy use data
• Embedding ESG into new contracts and procurement processes

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Flooding
• High winds
• Sea level rise
• Extreme weather events

Transition Risks

• Policy changes
• Legal changes
• Technology changes
• Market changes
• Reputation changes

Opportunities

• Development of low-emissions fuels infrastructure

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI 2021 Universal Standards, TCFD, SASB (Marine Transportation and Professional and Commercial Services Standards), UN SDGs

Certifications: ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 45001:2018, ISO 55001:2014

Third-party Assurance: Ernst & Young (limited assurance for selected metrics), Foresight Consulting Group (limited assurance for Scope 3 emissions)

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Not disclosed

PoM is committed to UN SDGs relevant to its business.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

• 5 Star GRESB rating

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• People
• Planet
• Partnerships
• Prosperity

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced Scope 1 and 2 emissions by over 40% from last year through using renewable electricity

Social Achievements

• Achieved a 62% employee engagement score
• Achieved “Tier 1 Skilled Workplace” certification in the Mental Health First Aid Australia Workplace Recognition Program

Governance Achievements

• Received a 5 Star rating in the Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark (GRESB) Infrastructure Asset Assessment, ranking first among Australian and global ports

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Supply chain disruptions due to the Red Sea Crisis
• Managing climate change risks and opportunities

Mitigation Strategies

• Collaborated with shipping and terminal stakeholders to mitigate the impact of the Red Sea Crisis
• Completed a preliminary climate risk assessment
• Commenced a Renewable Power Purchase Agreement (PPA)

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement

• Supplier Code of Conduct

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Worsening storm events
• Long-term sea level rise
• Temperature changes

Transition Risks

• Regulatory changes
• Market shifts

Opportunities

• Development of energy-efficient products and services
• Green methanol bunkering

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI 2021 Universal Standards, SASB, UN SDGs

Certifications: ISO 14001

Third-party Assurance: Ernst & Young and Foresight Consulting Group

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Not disclosed

Aligned with UN SDGs, specific goals not explicitly listed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

• 5 Star rating in GRESB Infrastructure Asset Assessment