Port of Melbourne reports 60% cut in Scope 1 and 2 emissions
Port of Melbourne says it has reduced its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 60% since 2022, while retaining a five-star GRESB rating for the fifth consecutive year.
In a 2 October 2026 update, Port of Melbourne said it had achieved a 60% reduction in its Scope 1 and 2 emissions since 2022 and retained a five-star rating in the 2026 GRESB Infrastructure Asset Assessment for the fifth consecutive year. The port said it scored 100 points for the third year in a row and remains committed to net zero Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030. GRESB assesses policies, risk management and performance across more than 50 environmental, social and governance areas. These figures and commitments are reported by Port of Melbourne; the release does not break down the emissions reduction by measure.
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- Port of Melbourne Operations Pty Ltd
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- 2 Oct 2026
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