Following the renewable energy purchase agreement of Port of Tallinn along with Eesti Energia, the port now consumes only green electricity produced in Estonia.
Under the agreement, Eesti Energia will supply Port of Tallinn with 10 GWh of renewable electricity during 2021 for the port’s own use. This leaves a total of almost 7,000 tons of CO2 unreleased in the air per year.
According to Ellen Kaasik, Head of the Quality and Environmental Management Department at Port of Tallinn, the port has consistently contributed to its business and development in order to reduce the negative impact of its activities on the environment.
Energy efficiency and greater use of renewable energy sources are an important step in reducing the port’s ecological footprint and achieving climate neutrality.
…as Kaasik added.
Following the above, Dajana Tiitsaar, Estonian Market Manager at Eesti Energia is pleased to see that more and more large electricity consumers are deciding in favour of renewable energy.
Port of Tallinn is a progressive and responsible company, which is an example for many major companies with its consistent activities. We are pleased to see that they have taken the next step towards a cleaner future.
…Tiitsaar said.
According to Tiitsaar, Eesti Energia’s customers are making more and more environmentally friendly choices: from choosing a renewable energy package to solar, heating and electric car charging solutions.
As informed, Eesti Energia produced 1.5 TWh of renewable electricity in 2020, accounting for 40% of its total electricity production. Eesti Energia’s CO2 emissions have fallen threefold since 2018.
Concluding, the biggest port authority in Estonia, Port of Tallinn has taken great steps in recent years to move towards a more sustainable living environment.
