Corporate Responsability

In the area of environmental protection, Hutchison Ports EIT has a program called “Green EIT” which aims to implement sustainable development practices and the link with the community through the environmental care.

The mentioned program has several subprograms such as environmental waste separation, emphasizing the concept of “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle”, garbage collection, cleaning of beaches, recycling, collection of batteries, among other things, from converting equipment and facilities into more friendly technologies with the environment, recycling sewage and waste materials.

We also promote the importance of physical activity among employees and their families by promoting bike riding, walking, etc., as healthy alternatives.

We train our staff on recycling, as well as encouraging the cleaning culture and to participate actively with institutions and government agencies.

Among the major initiatives of Hutchison Ports EIT in 2014, it is worth mentioning the modernization project of the multipurpose and Cruise ship terminal with the installation of LED lamps, obtaining favorable results not only in the quality of lighting but also in saving up to 50% of energy consumption thus helping to reduce our environmental print of a significant improvement in our Terminal lighting, providing a sense of safety and comfort.

Environmental Performance

Remarks:

1. Scope 1 Emissions (tonne CO₂e) is the GHG emissions from sources that are owned or controlled by the port.
2. Scope 2 Emissions (tonne CO₂e) is the GHG emissions from the generation of purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling.
3. Carbon Intensity (kg CO₂e/TEU), is the total of Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG Emissions divided by the port’s annual throughput.
4. The emissions factors applied for the calculation of Scope 1 are adopted from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Department for Environment, Food, and Rural Affairs (UK).
5. The emissions factor applied for the calculation of Scope 2 GHG Emissions area adopted from the International Energy Agency.