Sustainability

Our Energy and GHG (Greenhouse Gas) Management framework is underpinned by improving efficiency, embracing innovation, and integrating renewable energy across our value chain. At AD Ports Group, we are committed to the responsibility we shoulder toward mitigating climate change. We have a robust energy management system that continuously monitors our energy consumption and seeks to reduce our energy intensity and dependence on fossil fuels.

• 12% decrease in electricity consumption intensity for container terminals
• 17% decrease in GHG emissions in intensity for bulk cargo volume at Zayed Port
• 10.5% decrease in fuel consumption per TEU

As a responsible port operator, we seek to balance marine biodiversity conservation with our ports and maritime & shipping sector. AD Ports Group shares the responsibility of preserving and protecting Ras Ghanada, the Gulf’s largest coral reef known for its biodiversity and thriving reef development spread across 35km².

• Marine water quality and monitoring
• Coral Relocation & Conservation in Khalifa Port
• Sea turtle protection programmes to put them back into safe water
• Marine Debris collection resulting in a 70% reduction in debris noticed in the past three years

As part of the HSE Management system, AD Ports Group had devised a waste management strategy and plan back in 2011. The plan mandates a waste management hierarchy of ‘Avoid, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle and Dispose’. We undertake periodic internal reviews to ensure that the plan is implemented across our operations and jurisdictions to integrate circularity.

• 52.5% of solid waste was recycled in 2020
• 36.6% decrease in solid waste generated at ports
• 9% reduction in annual water consumption

As dedicated stewards of the marine environment, AD Ports Group is actively reducing its carbon footprint through innovative decarbonisation initiatives. A key initiative is the deployment of an electric tug within our Marine Services fleet at Khalifa Port, a first in the Middle East. This initiative paves the way for a formalised electrification strategy for our fleet, including a shore facility at Khalifa Port capable of delivering 1.5 MW of power for charging to accommodate such tugs.

Features of the Damen RSD-E Tug 2513:

• All-electric design providing zero emissions from tank to propeller.
• 70-tonne bollard pull for exceptional operational performance.
• Low maintenance costs emphasising sustainability.
• Generators adhere to IMO Tier 3 emission standards, offering fuel efficiency.