Sustainability framework | Port Authority of NSW

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 themes

Ensuring our people continue to thrive in safe, healthy and supportive work environments now and into the future

Focus Area	2030 Goals	Material Topic Alignment
Workplace health and safety	Ensure that all Port Authority workplaces are physically and psychologically safe by going beyond regulatory requirements, investing in our people and matching our assets to current and future operational needs	Employee health, safety and wellbeing
Health and wellbeing	Build a positive workplace culture that supports employee health and well-being	Employee health, safety and wellbeing Diversity, equity and inclusion
Diversity, equity and inclusion	Continue education, engagement and targeted training, alongside strong leadership, to ensure a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace	Diversity, equity and inclusion
Employee engagement and development	Support and strengthen employee professional growth, leadership, capability development and engagement	Employee engagement and development
Governance and integrity	Maintain ethical, transparent and accountable operations with no incidences of material legislative non-compliance	Governance, ethics and integrity Social licence to operate

Our approach to People

Furthering our responsibility to, and stewardship of, our natural environment and heritage

Focus Area	2030 Goals	Material Topic Alignment
Climate change	Achieve a 75% net reduction and a 55% gross reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions from the 2019 baseline and minimise our climate risk and increase our resilience	Decarbonisation and energy use Climate change adaptation and resilience
Nature	Protect and enhance the natural environments in which we operate	Biodiversity preservation Environmental stewardship
Environmental and community impacts	Minimise the impacts on the community and the natural and built environments from our operations	Environmental stewardship Social licence to operate Biodiversity preservation
Heritage	Identify, preserve and protect Port Authority’s heritage assets	Governance, ethics and integrity Social licence to operate

Our approach to Planet

Optimising our operations, improving processes and eliminating waste to become more efficient, facilitate growing commercial ports, and deliver strong financial results and returns to our shareholders

Focus Area	2030 Goals	Material Topic Alignment
Economic performance	Maintain a strong financial position through prudent management, efficiencies, revenue growth and diversification	Efficient, responsible and resilient supply chains
Innovation	Leverage new technology and digital solutions to optimise service delivery, improve real-time operational insights, enhance safety and efficiency and help meet sustainability goals and targets	Innovation, digital transformation and cyber security
Assets and infrastructure	Ensure the long-term viability and resilience of infrastructure and operational assets through strategic investment, maintenance and innovation	Port infrastructure, safety, trade and asset management

Our approach to Prosperity

Connecting and collaborating with our customers, stakeholders and communities to improve social, economic and environmental outcomes

Focus Area	2030 Goals	Material Topic Alignment
Community responsibility	Develop and maintain strong community relationships, meaningful engagement and collaboration to build respectful, trust-based relationships, strengthen our social licence to operate and balance community expectations with port operations	Engaging first nations Social licence to operate Community engagement Collaboration, partnerships and engagement
Customers and stakeholders	Align with government priorities, deliver high-quality services and maintain our commitment to customers to meet evolving business needs	Community engagement Collaboration, partnerships and engagement Engaging first nations Social licence to operate
Advocacy, research and industry partnerships	Invest in strategic partnerships and initiatives that align with our vision, purpose and values	Collaboration, partnerships and engagement Leadership and advocacy

Our approach to Partnerships

Sustainability and heritage

Sustainability

Our approach to sustainability

Heritage

Maritime history and heritage are integral to the story of New South Wales

Environmental management

We aimto ensure a sustainable balance between the ports, local communities and the environment.

Noise Management

Port operations at White Bay and Glebe Island run 24 hours a day, with noise generated by ships, cargo handling, trucks, and terminal equipment (such as cranes and forklifts).