EXPLORING alternative fuels, continuing land and catchment rehabilitation and using more lower carbon and recycled products were key themes of Port of Brisbane’s 2024-25 Sustainability Report.
Chief executive Neil Stephens said the port played a crucial role in supporting trade and the Queensland economy and was also committed to growth that was responsible and resilient.
He said a major achievement was to attain Net Zero Scope 1 and 2 emissions in 2025, largely via the implementation of energy efficiency measures and the use of offsets.
This was featured in the Climate Change Disclosure Report (CCDR), released with the sustainability report.
Mr Stephens said PBPL could play a key role in leading the energy transition in the Australian ports and logistics sectors, however, progress required collaboration with customers, partners and community stakeholders.
“We remain focused on working together to ensure the Port of Brisbane continues to grow sustainably and responsibly for Queensland,” he said.
The port is also seeking to support its customers’ transition to low carbon technologies within their operations.
“Our region and state are continuing to grow, and the Port of Brisbane will remain a key enabler of this growth and prosperity by enabling trade, delivering infrastructure and planning for the future to deliver lasting value for Queensland,” Mr Stephens said.
The report outlines the practical steps being taken to embed sustainability across the organisation—supporting economic development while enhancing the natural environment and strengthening community partnerships.
Overall, 2024/25 was a significant year for the port, including a strong year for trade with overall tonnage increasing 7.8% to 34.9 million tonnes and another record year for containers, reaching 1.62 million TEU.
“We’re continuing to experience sustained demand for property, delivering seven customer developments (new and expanded facilities) during the year to support their growth and generate more economic activity at the port,” Mr Stephens said.
“Our teams are also working hard to explore opportunities to minimise our impacts while remaining an active partner within our local community.”
Through its community partnerships program, the port supported 36 community groups with $377,000 in funding and continued to progress its Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan during the year.
Some of the other key highlights in the Sustainability Report: