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.