Peel Ports halves operational greenhouse gas emissions in five years

(Posted on 14/11/25)

Peel Ports Group has achieved a 48% reduction in operational greenhouse gas emissions in the last five years, putting the UK’s second-largest port group on track to realise its ambitious goal of becoming net-zero across its port operations by 2040.

The Group’s third annual ESG and Sustainability report, which covers the 2025 financial year (FY25 – the 12 months ending 31 March 2025), details its progress against various ESG (environmental, social, and governance) goals, with ambitious targets set around sustainability, health and safety, employee development, and community impact.

The independently verified figures confirm the group has reduced Scope 1 & Scope 2 emissions across its UK port operations by a total of 48%, against its 2020 baseline and using a location-based accounting approach.

It comes as the port group’s achievements in reducing its greenhouse gas emissions were marked at the Mersey Maritime Awards in Liverpool on Thursday evening, with the operator announced as the Net Zero Champion.

In addition to the substantial emissions reduction, the Group has also reported the following achievements for FY25:

A 6.8% reduction in electricity consumption, with a 2.8% reduction in overall energy use, compared to FY24

125 apprenticeships underway, up from 85 in FY24

A 44% reduction in all injury rates since FY23

66,528 hours of training delivered across the Group, with an average of 33.6 training hours per employee.

Earlier this year the Group acquired five wind turbines at the Port of Liverpool, where its operations are headquartered. The turbines are expected to generate around 6GWh of clean electricity annually which will contribute to powering the port’s operations.

The turbines are part of a broader pipeline of renewables projects scheduled over the next 12 to 18 months, which are collectively expected to bring the proportion of Group-wide operations powered by renewable electricity to a third (33%).

FY25 also saw the launch of TECH365, the Group’s new technology and automation plan, bolstered by the appointment of Gavin Laybourne as the Group’s first Chief Information and Technology Officer (CTIO). The Group has committed several million over the coming years to deliver the plan, which will optimise existing systems, as well as embracing emerging innovations.

Claudio Veritiero, Chief Executive Officer at Peel Ports Group said: “We take immense pride in the vital role we play in feeding, powering, and building the nation, but our responsibility extends far beyond this. We’re equally focused on operating responsibly and investing sustainably – to further support UK trade and stimulate regional economic growth and job creation, all while lessening our environmental footprint. We’re encouraged by having achieved a remarkable 48% reduction in operational carbon emissions over the last five years, and we’re well-placed to make more positive progress in the years to come.”

Peel Ports halves operational greenhouse gas emissions in five years

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