Port Authority of NSW is committed to improving social and environmental outcomes in and around our ports, while delivering economic prosperity for the state of New South Wales through facilitating shipping, tourism and trade.

Sustainability, in its social, economic and environmental dimensions, is one of three core strategic pillars for Port Authority, underpinning and demonstrating our commitment to embedding sustainability into our operations, culture and decision-making processes.

Our commitment to sustainability is guided by our sustainability framework, which is structured around four key themes: People, Planet, Prosperity and Partnerships. These themes are aligned with the United Nations’ 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the associated United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. A series of sustainability focus areas, each with a 2030 goal, reflect our sustainability material topics and our 5-year strategic direction. The focus areas provide structure and guidance for our sustainability initiatives and actions. 

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Sustainability Report

As part of our commitment to sustainability, our sustainability reporting is available below and provides annual updates relating to our achievements, performance and impacts across our sustainability themes. 

2024/25 Sustainability Report
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Sustainability Framework

Read our Sustainability Framework

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People

Sustainable Development Goal 3 Good health and well-being
Sustainable Development Goal 4 Quality education
Sustainable Development Goal 5 Gender Equality
Sustainable Development Goal 8 decent work and economic growth
Sustainable Development Goal 16 peace, justice and strong institutions
 
  • Workplace health and safety
  • Health and wellbeing
  • Diversity, equity and inclusion
  • Employee engagement and development
  • Governance and integrity

Our commitment to people

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Planet

Sustainable Development Goal 11 sustainable cities and communities
Sustainable Development Goal 13 climate action
Sustainable Development Goal 14 life below water
Sustainable Development Goal 15 life on land
  • Climate change
  • Nature
  • Environmental and community impacts
  • Heritage

Our commitment to planet

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Prosperity

Sustainable Development Goal 8 decent work and economic growth
Sustainable Development Goal 9 industry innovation and infrastructure
  • Economic performance
  • Innovation
  • Assets and infrastructure

Our commitment to prosperity

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Partnerships

Sustainable Development Goal 10 reduced inequalities
Sustainable Development Goal 17 partnerships for the goals
  • Community responsibility
  • Customers and stakeholders
  • Advocacy, research and industry partnerships

Our commitment to partnerships