The Port improved its onshore power supply and energy efficiency

As part of the new strategy, the Port of Helsinki set an even tighter timetable for its carbon neutrality goals. At the same time, actions were taken to pursue the objectives, the most significant of which was the completion of onshore power connections on both sides of West Terminal 2 for liner traffic vessels.

The elements of the Port’s responsibility management model are financial, social and environmental responsibility. Objectives and decisions are considered from a financial, social and ethical point of view, taking the Port’s stakeholders into account. Legally prescribed employer, community and environmental obligations serve as the starting point for operations, but the Port has set loftier objectives for itself.

The Port of Helsinki’s quality management system has been certified to conform with the requirements of the ISO9001 standard, its environmental management system with those of ISO 14001 and its occupational health and safety operations with those of ISO 45001.

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Environmental responsibility

Carbon neutrality goals steer the Port’s decisions. The Port of Helsinki’s most significant environmental objectives are described in the Carbon-Neutral Port of Helsinki manifesto. The Port will pursue carbon neutrality in its own operations at a faster pace than before, as early as 2025, as part of the new strategy.
Emissions in the port areas are divided into vessel emissions, machinery emissions, emissions from rubber-wheeled traffic and emissions from the port company’s own operations. All of these are addressed in the Port’s carbon neutrality programme.

In addition to supporting its own operations, the Port’s carbon neutrality programme also supports and steers its cooperation partners towards better operating methods. Cooperation between port operators is important, especially considering the fact that the Port’s share of the port area’s carbon dioxide emissions is relatively small.

The Port’s carbon neutrality programme features dozens of effective measures for making progress towards the objective.

Social responsibility

The Port of Helsinki serves the business sector and well-being of the Helsinki region and the whole country. In these uncertain times, the importance of the Port of Helsinki as part of the Finland’s security of supply chain has been highlighted.

The Port carries out its duties in a safe and reliable manner, engaging with interest groups.

Financial responsibility

The Port of Helsinki operates in a financially sustainable manner and creates national and regional well-being. Stable finances ensure the continuity of operations and form a basis for responsible operations.