International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI) said that its Brazil operation at the Suape Port and Industrial Complex in Brazil, Tecon Suape SA, has been certified as a carbon-neutral company based on the Associaí§í£o Brasileira de Normas Técnicas (ABNT) NBR ISO 14064-3:2007 Standards — Greenhouse Gas Emissions Management and PAS 260.
“Tecon Suape has amplified its efforts to decarbonize its daily operations, prioritizing the delicate balance between sustaining the terminal’s high productivity levels and upholding environmental conservation. To reduce its carbon footprint, the company has implemented key measures that focus on enhancing energy efficiency,” ICTSI said.
ICTSI said the terminal for one now has systems in place that effectively substitute conventional electricity use with renewable sources.
“Tecon Suape has also implemented a compensation plan involving investments in Clean Development Mechanisms (CDM) projects, recognized as carbon credit generators registered with the United Nations,” it also said.
The company chose the socio-environmental project Fundí£o Santa Clara Energy Complex by the ELEJOR Group (Centrais Elétricas do Rio Jordí£o S.A.), validated by international certifier RINA and stands out for its significant environmental impact by promoting the production of renewable energy.
“Tecon Suape’s carbon-neutral certification attests to the company’s good ESG practices, commitment to minimizing environmental impact, and efficient management of greenhouse gas emissions. It also reaffirms the company’s socio-environmental responsibility across all its projects,” ICTSI said.
