Between 2008 and 2019, Valenciaport’s activity has grown by 42%, while CO2 emissions per tonne managed have fallen by 30%
From 2008 to 2019, the carbon footprint of the Port of València has been reduced by 30%, from 3.19 to 2.23 kg of CO2 per tonne handled. In the same period, the activity of Valenciaport grew by 42%, from 52 million tonnes handled in 2008 to 74 million tonnes at the close of the 2019 financial year.
The fight against climate change and the reduction of CO2 emissions and other polluting particles is an essential priority for the Port Authority of Valencia (PAV). In this context, attemprs are being made to make the reduction of the impact of port activities on the environment compatible with the growth of commercial activity.
This commitment is materialised with specific projects to achieve the Valenciaport 2030 objective, zero emissions, two decades ahead of the objectives that Spain, Europe and international organisations have projected for 2050
said PAV.
Moreover, PAV’s Strategy towards zero emissions in 2030 is based on a commitment to align with the European Green Deal, highlighting the need to reduce GHG emissions.
As a result, the main objectives of this Strategy are to promote decarbonisation, incorporate the circular economy and promote digital transformation in the ports it manages. To achieve these objectives, the following will be promoted:
- Employment, knowledge and research, boosting the growing demand for employment in the logistics and distribution sector and configuring the project as an engine for attracting talent, knowledge, research and innovation.
- Territorial cohesion through projects that will promote the integration of the port with transport networks, including the rail network.
- Attention to people and social inclusion, through actions aimed at increasing industrial and occupational safety and security within the port.
- Regional governance and efficient administration, allowing the sharing of information in real time with all the administrations involved in port activities.
Within the framework of this Strategy, there are public-private collaboration initiatives such as the one developed together with Baleària for the use of cleaner fuels such as LNG or the H2PORTS project through which three hydrogen pilots are being developed.
Additionally, reference should be made to projects such as GREEN C PORTS, whose aim is to reduce the environmental impact of port operations in cities and to control emissions in the main European ports.
