NSW Ports CEO Marika Calfas welcomed the launch, and reiterated the company's commitment to embedding a Port-wide culture of sustainability: "At NSW Ports, we manage the key trade gateways that connect the people and businesses of NSW to global markets. Our vision is to be a world class port and logistics manager, driving sustainable growth.  

 "Sustainability is integral not only to our business but to the long-term success of the supply chains in which we operate. 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, our Port and Intermodal assets act as the engine room for NSW's economy – delivering $4.4 Billion to Gross State Product and supporting around 30,000 jobs a year.

 "We recognise that we have a responsibility to enact sustainable environmental, social and governance measures which minimise the impact we have on the natural environment and the communities in which we operate, and our 2019 plan highlights our achievements and actions for each of these areas."

 NSW Ports has a proud history of leading the way within Australia to drive sustainable outcomes. The Sustainability Hub and 2019 Sustainability Plan showcases the sustainability outcomes of more than 17 projects in the areas of infrastructure planning & development, transport operations, environmental protection, resource conservation, energy efficiency and stakeholder &  community engagement. 

 One such initiative is the Environmental Shipping Incentive program, which through financial incentives is actively encouraging ships that have better air emissions performance than the international standard to visit Port Botany and Port Kembla. As the first and only port in Australia to offer such a program, NSW Ports now has over 250 ships registered. The initiative also supports the World Ports Sustainability Program.

"We actively participate in state, national and global initiatives to ensure we play a leading role in securing sustainable and efficient port supply chains into the future," Marika said.

 "We are proud to support the sustainable growth of NSW and to keep Australia's economy moving. We look forward to further engaging with our stakeholders and communities as we embark on the roll-out of this plan," she concluded.

 The NSW Ports 2019 Sustainability Plan is aligned with the United Nation's Sustainable Development Goals framework, which calls for collective global action on shared social, environmental, economic, and security challenges.

 The NSW Ports 2019 Sustainability Plan can be viewed via the following link: https://sustainability.nswports.com.au/