Port of Melbourne has released its 2025 Sustainability Report, showcasing key achievements and progress made during the FY25 period.
The port’s Sustainability Strategy, refreshed in FY25, is anchored in People, Planet, Partnerships, and Prosperity, according to the port.
The Port of Melbourne aims to lead the decarbonisation of its supply chain, minimise its impact on its land, air, and waters, and build strong stakeholder and community relationships.
In FY25, Port of Melbourne’s sustainability milestones include:
People
- Maintaining Tier 1 Skilled Workplace certification in the Mental Health First Aid Australia Workplace Recognition Programme
- Initiating its Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP)
Planet
- Sourcing 61 per cent of its electricity from renewable sources
- Reducing its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 62 per cent since FY22
- Engaging with port stakeholders that collectively represent 78 per cent of its Scope 3 emissions about climate resilience and decarbonisation opportunities
Partnerships
- Contributing AUD $231,000 ($153,000) to community partners
- Delivering Port Education programmes to 4,475 students – a 193 per cent increase on FY24
- Supporting community partners at the Stella Maris Seafarers Centre and the Mission to Seafarers Victoria to serve more than 18,000 seafarers
Prosperity
- Handling a record AUD $154 billion ($102 billion) worth of goods through the port
- Facilitating 3.39 million TEU
- Sourcing from a supplier base comprising 96 per cent Australian suppliers
This year, the Port of Melbourne ranked equal first among Australian and international ports in the 2025 Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark (GRESB) Infrastructure Asset Assessment.
The port also maintained its 5-star GRESB rating for the fourth consecutive year and scored the maximum possible 100 points for the second year.
Port of Melbourne CEO, Saul Cannon, said: “The 2025 Sustainability Report reflects our commitment to creating long-term value for Victoria – its people, environment, and economy. Looking ahead, we intend to deepen our collaboration with government, industry, and the broader community to drive even greater impact.
“As demand for trade continues to rise, we remain focused on embedding sustainability into our operations and growth, ensuring we deliver not only for today, but for Victoria’s future.”
Earlier this summer, the Cook Government allocated AUD 204 million ($132.8 million) in the 2025–26 State Budget to upgrade port infrastructure across Western Australia.
