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56 Autumn 2018 European Energy Innovation

GREEN PORTS

Paving the way to
sustainable port management

For centuries, ports have Figure1: Locations of Niedersachsen Ports
been the gateways to the
world. As bridges for wealth
and growth, ports can be
meaningful for a region. Efficient
logistical processes require the
constant and long-term expansion of
port infrastructure. To act and think
sustainably is of central importance
to our company.

Our responsible handling of scarce lighting systems) for the maritime and an integral part of our corporate
resources, the reduction of CO2 shipping and logistics industries in 15 culture. This awareness is at the heart
emissions ashore and at sea, as ports in Niedersachsen. of our corporate mission statement:
well as the creation of good and
safe working conditions for our Since the port group is a part of the • Taking over responsibility for the
employees and the development maritime logistics chain, we need to region
of our ports in line with market take responsibility for our actions and
requirements is geared toward the keep the social and environmental • Creating sustainable values
future. A sustainable development effects in mind that arise from the • Creating a encouraging working
will create additional benefits for all operation, the development, and the
– our ports, our stakeholders and the marketing of our port infrastructure. environment
environment – and thus has to be
managed strategically. To think and act sustainably is THE NEED OF A STRATEGIC
engrained in our business activities APPROACH TOWARDS
INTEGRATING SUSTAINABLE SUSTAINABILITY
VALUES WITHIN THE PORT GROUP The success of our previous
Niedersachsen Ports (NPorts) is one
of Germany's largest operators of
public seaport infrastructure and
an important link in the maritime
value chain. NPorts provides the port
infrastructure (such as locks, road
and rail grids, quay facilities, and

The success of our previous projects and
measures, motivates us to approach sustainability
in an even more strategical manner.

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