In a new climate transition plan, the Port of Rotterdam Authority is publishing its integrated approach to reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

This new plan not only concerns the emissions of the Port of Rotterdam Authority itself, such as those from its own vessels, the energy it purchases and the travel movements of its employees. But it also relates to emissions from companies located in the port area and shipping within the Harbour Master’s management area. This last category of emissions is extensive. The Port of Rotterdam Authority is committed to reducing this category of emissions as much as possible in line with Dutch climate targets, even though these emissions are not under the control of the Port of Rotterdam Authority. The climate transition plan details how this will be achieved.

This initial version of the climate transition plan contains the targets and actions based on existing policy up to 2030, but with a view towards 2050. The plan brings together all the efforts of the Port of Rotterdam Authority aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions. It also provides a clear overview of the degree of control and influence that the Port of Rotterdam Authority has on reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the port area.

Energy transition in the port area
The Port of Rotterdam Authority is aiming for climate neutrality in the port area by 2050. It is achieving this by investing in energy infrastructure, entering into (global) partnerships, actively welcoming sustainable companies, and helping to make companies and the logistics sector more sustainable. The speed of the energy and resource transition in the Port of Rotterdam depends on various factors and stakeholders. The cooperation of the companies based in the port, the energy suppliers and the various authorities is crucial in this regard.

Current figures
In its annual report, which will be published in March 2026, the Port of Rotterdam Authority will report on CO2 emissions from its own activities, from shipping and from the port and industrial complex (PIC) for 2025. Every April, the Port Authority also publishes the most recent emission figures for companies in the port, based on emission figures published by the Dutch Emissions Authority (NEA).
Source: Port of Rotterdam