At Port Saint John, we work on and alongside Saint John Harbour, where the Bay of Fundy and Wolastoq, or St. John River, meet. It’s a unique and stunning natural setting, rich in marine animal and plant life.
Under the Canada Marine Act and Saint John Port Authority Letters Patent, we must create customer value while respecting community needs. This is accomplished through transparent and accountable practices in operating and developing the Port in an environmentally, socially, and financially responsible manner. One of the most important roles we play is a steward of the environments in which we operate. We strive to ensure environmental protection and improvements are integrated into our overall business model.
The Port Authority is also committed to decarbonizing its operations and in 2022 became one of the first companies to purchase Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) from Saint John Energy. As we work towards decarbonization, these RECs help us offset our current emissions from energy use, which accounts for the majority of our greenhouse gas footprint.
The Port is also participating in a rigorous decarbonization and sustainability planning exercise, which includes examining our current footprint, setting ambitious sustainability targets, and building a forward-looking master plan and strategy to reach those targets.
