Decarbonization at the Port of Québec
The Port of Québec is aiming for carbon neutrality by 2050. To that end, it intends to step up its fight against climate change. Among other things, this will involve accelerating the decarbonization of our port.
Decarbonization objectives at the Port of Québec
The Port of Québec has set itself targets to reduce Scope 1, 2, and 3 greenhouse gases (GHGs) by 2030 and 2035. It has implemented a series of measures through its sustainable development action plan to help it achieve the objectives listed below.
Since 2021, the Port of Québec has also been offsetting its Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by purchasing carbon credits on the regulated market.
Cruise-specific objective
Reduce Scope 3 GHGs and criteria air contaminants from cruise ships by at least 50% compared to 2022 levels by 2030.
Québec Port Authority (QPA)-wide objective
Reduce the QPA’s Scope 1 and 2 GHGs by 40% compared to 2022 levels by 2035.
Port-wide objective
Reduce Scope 3 GHGs across the entire port area by 40% compared to 2022 levels by 2035.
The ports of Québec, Montréal, and Trois-Rivières join the Net-Zero Challenge
In 2023, the ports of Québec, Montréal, and Trois-Rivières announced their joint participation in the Net-Zero Challenge, demonstrating the maritime industry’s commitment to decarbonizing the St. Lawrence corridor.
The Net-Zero Challenge was launched in 2022 by Canada’s Minister of the Environment and Climate Change. It is a voluntary initiative that encourages businesses to develop and implement credible and effective transition plans to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.
Climate resilience
Climate change is expected to have a wide variety of effects, from rising sea levels to increased storm surges, changing ice conditions, and more frequent freeze-thaw cycles.
Knowing that these changes are likely to affect ships and port infrastructures, the Port of Québec is analyzing the risks and opportunities in order to deploy a climate resilience plan. Its approach is based on the 11 recommendations of the Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD).
The Port of Québec is also pursuing efforts to improve air quality.