Call for Immediate Ports Decarbonization Using Existing Emissions Data

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PortXchange has urged the global port and shipping community to stop waiting for perfect emissions data and take immediate action to decarbonize operations. Sjoerd de Jager, Managing Director of PortXchange, emphasized that ports already possess sufficient emissions data, and the focus should be on driving change rather than debating accuracy. He warned that delays in action lead to avoidable emissions and that addressing the full emissions picture, including Scope 3 emissions from vessels and transport, is crucial for meaningful progress.

The company highlights a credibility gap in the industry, where visible sustainability initiatives often overshadow the larger emissions sources that remain unaddressed. De Jager criticized actions like installing solar panels while increasing cruise traffic as examples of greenwashing rather than genuine decarbonization. PortXchange’s EmissionInsider platform aims to bridge the gap between data and action, offering tools that help ports not only measure but also reduce emissions by providing insights into various sources of emissions.

As pressure mounts from new EU compliance demands and ESG scrutiny, PortXchange calls on ports and maritime stakeholders to act now based on existing data. De Jager asserts that the leaders of this decade will be those who make tough operational decisions today, rather than waiting for future fuel alternatives. PortXchange is committed to partnering with those ready to drive measurable change in emissions reduction.

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