Environmental Sustainability
Net-Zero Carbon Emissions
by 2040
Our goal is to operate with net-zero emissions, reducing our impact on global climate change. We have made measurable progress in reducing our CO2e emissions, achieving an overall reduction of 32% since 2017. Our strategy includes short, medium and long-term targets to achieve net-zero emissions. We are committed to doing our part to ensure a cleaner tomorrow, serving as an environmental steward to our neighbors and our planet.
Key Objectives
of Assets
Technology
to power our operations
Our Progress
Since Baseline 2017
hybrid and electric straddle carriers
For Scope 1 and 2 emissions
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Decarbonizing Our Operations
Our unique operating model known as The Virginia Model enables us to ensure our decarbonization strategy and goals remain aligned across all operations and throughout the organization.
We are transitioning to renewable energy sources across all port operations, reducing fuel emissions and investing in zero-emission technologies that will help us achieve our target of net-zero emissions by 2040.
We have made significant modernization investments that are instrumental to achieving our long-term decarbonization goals.
Our strategy focuses on protecting our local communities and environment through fundamental changes in how we operate. Our goals include a 65% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions, using 100% clean fuel by 2024 and operating with 100% renewable energy by 2032.
The Port of Virginia is a critical global supply chain enabler. Our business is moving containers and cargo, and we do that in a sustainable, efficient way.
Our comprehensive strategy focuses on where we can make the most significant improvements in decarbonizing our operations. We recognize the importance of our role in industry and innovation, doing our part to reduce climate change and ensuring we protect life below the water and along our shorelines.