Our vision for a sustainable future
Port Authority of New South Wales is committed to ongoing collaboration with our people, customers, stakeholders and communities to improve social and environmental outcomes to help ensure a positive legacy for future generations.
Through four core sustainability focus areas, Port Authority aims to embed sustainability across our organisation, while delivering economic prosperity for NSW by facilitating shipping, tourism and trade.
Communities and partnerships
Environment and places
Operations and ways of working
Our people
Within each focus area, sustainability opportunity areas have been identified under which sustainability initiatives will be identified, defined, developed and delivered.
Communities and partnerships
Connecting and collaborating with our customers, stakeholders and communities to work towards common goals that improve social, environmental and economic sustainability
Supporting and aligned with the following United Nations Sustainable Development Goals:
Opportunity areas:
Environment and places
Furthering our responsibility to, and stewardship of, our natural environment and improving our working environments and places to help ensure a sustainable future
Supporting and aligned with the following United Nations Sustainable Development Goals:
Opportunity areas:
Operations and ways of working
Optimising our operations and improving processes to increase the longevity of our business and influence sustainable outcomes
Supporting and aligned with the following United Nations Sustainable Development Goals:
Opportunity areas:
Our people
Ensuring our people continue to thrive in safe, healthy and supportive work environments now and into the future
Supporting and aligned with the following United Nations Sustainable Development Goals:
Opportunity areas:
Several sustainability initiatives are well progressed and developed, supporting Opportunity Areas across all of our Focus Areas and aligning to United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
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Noise ManagementPort Authority will continue monitoring and identifying opportunities to reduce noise from vessels and landside activities at our ports.
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Vessel Arrival SystemA Vessel Arrival System (VAS) was developed and introduced to Newcastle. The system, a first of its kind in the world, enhances port safety, efficiency and reduces environmental impacts.
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Eden Welcome CentreThe Eden Welcome Centre will incorporate a suite of sustainability initiatives targeted at a 4-star Green Star Design & As-built level (Green Building Council of Australia).
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Increasing diversity and inclusionPort Authority has partnered with not-for-profit Tribal Warrior to develop a maritime training program that will help Indigenous women set a new course for their careers.
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Macquarie Pier Revitalisation ProjectThe project will transform the popular harbourside location, providing an improved pathway seamlessly integrating with the recently refurbished Bather’s Way.
Watch Port Authority's journey to sustainability. Created in collaboration with team members from across our ports, our plan sets out a framework for identifying and developing sustainability opportunities and initiatives.
