A LETTER FROM OUR CEO

Welcome to Port Saint John’s second Sustainability Report.

Building on the successes and insights gained from our inaugural report, our second report serves as a testament to our ongoing dedication to sustainability and marking key moments in our sustainability journey.

By sharing our achievements and future objectives, we continue to foster greater transparency, engagement, and accountability.

As always, a crucial aspect of our dedication to sustainability lies in our acknowledgement that we operate on the ancestral, unceded lands of the Wolastoqey, Mi’kmaq, and Peskotomuhkati Peoples. Our organization is on a path of truth and reconciliation, eagerly anticipating further opportunities to learn from and incorporate the traditional wisdom of Indigenous peoples.

This year at Port Saint John, we’ve made strides towards monumental growth and change. We’ve celebrated new cranes making us a major Atlantic gateway, the arrival of world-class cruise ships, and set new records for cruise ship passengers and container traffic. With each new accomplishment, we solidify our position as one of Canada’s fastest-growing ports while leading sustainability practices.

Our success as a cornerstone of the New Brunswick economy rests on the strong foundations of collaboration, partnership, and a shared commitment to do more for our community and the environment.

As we continue our journey of modernization and growth, we’re always working with our partners, local businesses, and organizations to build on our sustainability initiatives.

Although we achieved many positive benchmarks this year, we also encountered challenges to learn from. We know we cannot be a successful port without a thriving and vibrant community around us. To do this, we must continue to evolve, adapt, and grow for the betterment of our region and our province.

We believe sustainability is a journey, not just a goal. We are dedicated to working towards a balance of economic, environmental, and social impacts and being a responsible and resilient organization. At Port Saint John, we will continue to work with our community to do better each year. We know this is a foundational piece to being good stewards of our waterfront and our city.

Thank you for being with us on our journey towards a bright and more sustainable future.

Craig Bell Estabrooks - President & CEO Port Saint John