Pilbara Ports outlines strategy for emissions reduction

Pilbara Ports has released its first Climate Action Plan (2025–2030), setting a framework to guide sustainable port operations and support decarbonisation across the Pilbara region.

The five-year plan outlines actions under three focus areas: Climate Change Opportunity, Climate Change Resilience, and Emissions Reduction, each with targeted initiatives to address climate-related risks.

The plan aims to align Pilbara Ports’ operations with broader efforts to cut emissions, while assisting customers in meeting their own climate targets.

Chief Executive Officer, Samuel McSkimming, said the plan highlights the organisation’s role in advancing low-carbon development: “As one of Australia’s leading facilitators of iron ore trade, we play a vital role in driving the global transition to net zero by 2050.

“This plan is about taking tangible steps to future proof our port operations, embracing new partnerships and opportunities, and developing initiatives that will support decarbonisation initiatives through our ports. Our ports are critical to global trade, and this Climate Action Plan ensures we remain a strong, resilient gateway for exports while ensuring we meet our climate action goals.”

The plan builds on existing decarbonisation efforts, including the proposed Pilbara Clean Fuel Bunkering Hub, action on Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions, and exploration of renewable energy at port facilities.

In July, Pilbara Ports reported a total monthly throughput of 64.4 million tonnes (Mt), marking an 8 per cent increase compared to the same month last year.