GeelongPort has decided to discontinue Climate Active carbon neutral certification for FY23 and beyond as the port works on developing its long-term carbon reduction plan. Reaching carbon neutrality was one of the objectives in our environment strategy released in 2019. This strategy detailed our environmental objectives and focus areas, including having all energy drawn from renewable … Continued
GeelongPort has played a key role in an outstanding grain season in Australia, with Riordan Grain Services on track to achieving another record year for the company. Riordan exported more than half a million tonnes of grain through GeelongPort during the 2022/23 financial year. Bulk carriers at GeelongPort are loaded using an innovative system where grain can be … Continued
In 2023, GeelongPort will partner with one of Australia’s clean energy market leaders, Vestas, to help deliver Australia’s largest wind farm. Once operational, the first stage of the Golden Plains Wind Farm will generate enough clean energy to power approximately 450,000 homes a year and prevent more than 4 million tonnes of carbon dioxide from … Continued
GeelongPort’s vision for reconciliation is a unified community that deeply understands, values and appreciates First Nations’ Cultures and connection to Country. As we develop our Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) we are seeking expressions of interest (EOI) from Wadawurrung Traditional Owner artists to create a unique artwork to reflect this step on our reconciliation journey. … Continued
GeelongPort and Fortescue Future Industries (FFI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to undertake a joint feasibility study to construct a green hydrogen production facility in Geelong. The feasibility study will investigate the suitability and environmental benefits of a green hydrogen production facility at GeelongPort. It will focus on assessing the accelerated implementation of a … Continued
GeelongPort and the Marine Mammal Foundation (the Foundation) are joining forces to help Geelong and its community learn more about a species of local critically endangered dolphins. Recent surveys conducted by the Foundation showed that the Burrunan dolphins – which are only found in Victoria, Tasmania and South Australia – call Corio Bay home, but … Continued
One of Geelong’s largest murals spanning approximately 80 metres has been installed at the new Spirit of Tasmania Quay passenger terminal. A collaborative effort by Wadawurrung Traditional Owners, represented by Wadawurrung Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation (WTOAC), artist John Challis, GeelongPort, and Spirit of Tasmania, the magnificent artwork installation features the Orange-bellied parrot as it travels … Continued
Today, GeelongPort switched over to using renewable energy thanks to our partnership with Barwon Water and Barwon Health through the Barwon Renewable Energy Partnership (B-REP). Through this partnership we have entered into a 10-year renewable Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) which will see renewable electricity produced at Mount Gellibrand windfarm near Birregurra, sent to the grid … Continued
GeelongPort has welcomed Spirit of Tasmania to its new home in Geelong in a move that will benefit Geelong and regional Victoria for 30 years and beyond. GeelongPort CEO Brett Winter said the project was a significant and exciting undertaking for Victoria’s second largest city. “We thank Spirit of Tasmania for selecting Geelong as its … Continued
GeelongPort has been recognised as a worldwide sector leader in the 2022 GRESB Infrastructure Benchmark for port companies, ranking number one out of 26 port companies globally. GeelongPort CEO Brett Winter was proud to receive global recognition of GeelongPort’s commitment to environmental, social and governance initiatives. “The GeelongPort team is thrilled to have achieved sector … Continued