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Terminal Operators Embrace Circular Economy to Promote Sustainable Development Goals
In an era of increasing environmental scrutiny, terminal operators are stepping up their efforts to reduce carbon emissions and promote greener practices.
Piotr Konopka, Group Vice President of Global Decarbonisation & Energy Programmes at DP World, discussed the company’s circular economy initiatives with WorldCargo News.
According to Konopka, the circular economy plays a key role in the company’s decarbonisation strategy in partnership with local partners and communities.
DP World is collaborating with partners to recycle end-of-life tyres from port equipment, wherever possible. Through its ‘Off the Road’ initiative with Goodyear, two trees are planted for every tyre purchased by DP World’s Southampton terminal, aiming to offset CO2 emissions.
DP World is also working to refit diesel equipment.
“We are retrofitting terminal tractors with electric components – an initiative recently launched in Jebel Ali. Our goal is to retrofit 30% of terminal tractors in Jebel Ali by 2028. By transforming diesel terminal tractors with electric components, we are not only reducing diesel usage but also extending the lifespan of existing equipment and promoting sustainability through circular economy principles,” he said.
Another circular economy initiative DP World has donated 18,000m of crane wire rope that is repurposed for cable suspension bridges. “Through our partnership with Bridges to Prosperity, we are donating 18,000 meters of cables from Jebel Ali from our operations to build bridges in rural communities in Rwanda. We’ve aided in constructing 17 bridges across 9 districts in Rwanda, closing the distance between rural and urban areas,” Konopka said.
DP World is targeting a 42% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, upgraded from an intermediate target of 28%. The group aims to fully electrify port and terminal equipment and use 100% renewable electricity across its operations by 2050.
To help achieve these goals DP World and APM Terminals launched the Zero Emissions Port Alliance (ZEPA). It aims to make untethered battery electric container handling equipment “affordable and accessible this decade’’.
As reported previously, the Port Equipment Manufacturers Association is not actively supporting ZEPA’s efforts to develop standards for battery systems for electric equipment as it regards these components as a key differentiator in a competitive market.
Konopka said any standard would be voluntary, and need not hinder competition. “We cannot reach net zero in isolation. While standardisation can aid efficiency, it should not hinder competition or innovation, he said”.
ZEPA has appointed external advisors on standards development.
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SDGs, Targets, and Indicators in the Article
1. SDGs Addressed or Connected to the Issues Highlighted in the Article
- SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
- SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
- SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
- SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
- SDG 13: Climate Action
- SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals
The article discusses DP World’s efforts to reduce carbon emissions and promote greener practices, which align with SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy), SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure), SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities), SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production), SDG 13 (Climate Action), and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals).
2. Specific Targets Under Those SDGs Based on the Article’s Content
- SDG 7.2: Increase substantially the share of renewable energy in the global energy mix.
- SDG 9.4: Upgrade infrastructure and retrofit industries to make them sustainable, with increased resource-use efficiency and greater adoption of clean and environmentally sound technologies and industrial processes.
- SDG 11.6: Reduce the adverse per capita environmental impact of cities, including by paying special attention to air quality and municipal and other waste management.
- SDG 12.2: By 2030, achieve the sustainable management and efficient use of natural resources.
- SDG 13.2: Integrate climate change measures into national policies, strategies, and planning.
- SDG 17.17: Encourage and promote effective public, public-private, and civil society partnerships, building on the experience and resourcing strategies of partnerships.
The targets identified in the article are aligned with the specific targets mentioned above under SDGs 7, 9, 11, 12, 13, and 17.
3. Indicators Mentioned or Implied in the Article to Measure Progress towards the Identified Targets
- Percentage of renewable energy in DP World’s energy mix
- Number of terminal tractors retrofitted with electric components in Jebel Ali by 2028
- Reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by DP World by 2030
- Percentage of port and terminal equipment electrified by DP World
- Percentage of renewable electricity used across DP World’s operations by 2050
- Number of bridges constructed in rural communities in Rwanda using donated cables from DP World’s operations
The article mentions or implies these indicators that can be used to measure progress towards the identified targets.
Table: SDGs, Targets, and Indicators
| SDGs | Targets | Indicators |
|---|---|---|
| SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy | Increase substantially the share of renewable energy in the global energy mix. | Percentage of renewable energy in DP World’s energy mix |
| SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure | Upgrade infrastructure and retrofit industries to make them sustainable, with increased resource-use efficiency and greater adoption of clean and environmentally sound technologies and industrial processes. | Number of terminal tractors retrofitted with electric components in Jebel Ali by 2028 |
| SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities | Reduce the adverse per capita environmental impact of cities, including by paying special attention to air quality and municipal and other waste management. | N/A |
| SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production | By 2030, achieve the sustainable management and efficient use of natural resources. | N/A |
| SDG 13: Climate Action | Integrate climate change measures into national policies, strategies, and planning. | Reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by DP World by 2030 |
| SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals | Encourage and promote effective public, public-private, and civil society partnerships, building on the experience and resourcing strategies of partnerships. | N/A |
Source: worldcargonews.com
