During his eighth annual State of the Port address, CEO Mario Cordero highlighted the Port of Long Beach’s achievements in meeting environmental, operational, and commercial goals. The port set a record in 2024 by moving 9.6 million cargo containers without any disruptions or backlogs. Cordero emphasized the progress made in transitioning operations to zero emissions, resulting in significant air quality improvements over the past 20 years as the Green Port.
The adoption of the Green Port Policy in 2005 marked a commitment to reducing harmful impacts from port operations and improving the health of the community and environment. This policy led to sustainability initiatives that have resulted in a cleaner harbor, industry-leading green building practices, and substantial reductions in emissions. Diesel emissions are down by 92%, nitrogen oxides by 71%, sulfur oxides by 98%, and greenhouse gases by 17% since 2005.
The Port of Long Beach continued to build on its Green Port legacy in 2024 with landmark projects, such as the partnership with Toyota Motor North America and FuelCell Energy to open a “Tri-gen” system generating renewable hydrogen, electricity, and water. Additionally, a memorandum of understanding was signed to collaborate on critical port infrastructure upgrades to support offshore wind projects statewide. An environmental review is underway for Pier Wind, a proposed terminal for assembling offshore wind turbines that could generate significant economic benefits.
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