As one of Europe's leading and most advanced container terminal operators, Hutchison Ports ECT Rotterdam (ECT) has an important economic and social position. ECT is aware of the ecological impact of its activities and is committed to protecting the environment and helping to shape the development towards a more sustainable society. ECT reports annually on developments in this area.
ECT endorses in word and deed the ambition of the European and national governments to significantly reduce the carbon footprint of economic activities. ECT has set itself the goal that the ECT Delta and ECT Euromax terminal will operate emission-free by 2035.
ECT has had sustainability high on its agenda for decades. ECT strives to seamlessly integrate sustainability initiatives and activities into its business processes, taking the investment rhythm into account.
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Environmental Performance
Remarks
- Scope 1 Emissions (tonne CO2e) is the GHG emissions from sources that are owned or controlled by the port.
- Scope 2 Emissions (tonne CO2e) is the GHG emissions from the generation of purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling.
- Carbon Intensity (kg CO2e/TEU), is the total of Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG Emissions divided by the port’s annual throughput.
- The emission factors applied for the calculation of Scope 1 are adopted from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Department for Environment, Food, and Rural Affairs (UK).
- The emission factors applied for the calculation of Scope 2 GHG Emissions are adopted from the International Energy Agency.
