The Port of San Diego announced its support towards the implementation of zero-emission technologies as part of an expansion of its Maritime Clean Air Strategy (MCAS).
Accordingly, the port announced several initiatives to cut emissions and said the plans are in addition to its previous efforts to cut emissions and make maritime operations cleaner.
The Port will focus on:
Maritime Clean Air Strategy
As an extension of the Port’s Climate Action Plan, the Maritime Clean Air Strategy (MCAS) will identify and prioritize projects to further reduce emissions and improve air quality. The MCAS is community-focused with bi-monthly meetings for the exchange of knowledge, ideas and goal setting. It is reported that the port staff anticipates presenting a final draft of the MCAS for the Board’s consideration in the spring.
Regional Carbon Sustainability Plan
The Board of Supervisors will develop a framework to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2035. The Regional Carbon Sustainability Plan is the first of its kind for the region and will be developed in partnership with the University of California, San Diego School of Global Policy and Strategy.
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The Port is one of many agencies in the region set to collaborate and support the plan that could make San Diego the largest county in the U.S. to commit to achieving such a goal by 2035. As a stakeholder, Port staff will contribute by providing information on sources of emissions that are unique to the Port such as goods movement vessels, vehicles and equipment.
Memorandum of Understanding with The San Diego Foundation
The Port signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to advance a collaborative partnership to explore opportunities for program alignment and investment to support coastal access, climate initiatives and coastal resiliency, environmental conservation and stewardship, environmental justice, and a thriving, sustainable waterfront.
Mark Stuart, President & CEO of The Foundation stated that
As regional leaders, the Port of San Diego and The San Diego Foundation embrace our commitment to improving quality of life in our communities. San Diegans will benefit from our new partnership with equitable access to and enjoyment of a safe, healthy, resilient coastal environment.
Mr. Stuart concluded that the Port commits to a better environment and cleaner air.
