GeelongPort has cemented its position as one of the world’s most sustainable ports, unveiling its 2025 Sustainability Report at the Royal Geelong Yacht Club.
The event brought together GeelongPort CEO Brett Winter, City of Greater Geelong Mayor Stretch Kontelj OAM and Tour de France winner and four-time Olympian Cadel Evans AM, alongside industry and community partners.
This year, the port achieved a perfect score of 100 and ranked #1 globally in the 2025 GRESB Infrastructure Asset benchmark for sustainable port and transport infrastructure. This marks the fifth
consecutive year the port has secured a five-star rating, reinforcing its reputation for excellence in sustainability.
The report details continued progress toward the ambition to become Australia’s most sustainable port, including a 91% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions since 2018 and a further 7.3% reduction in the past year.
GeelongPort’s commitment to reconciliation deepened this year through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with Wadawurrung Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation. This
partnership reflects a shared commitment to respectful collaboration and investment in meaningful outcomes for Country, community and culture. Shared priorities for the year ahead are already taking shape.
The report also highlights a thriving workplace culture, with GeelongPort earning recognition as one of Work180’s Top 101 Workplaces for Women, delivering Safe and Respectful Workplace training in partnership with the Sexual Assault and Family Violence Centre, and welcoming two new apprentices to grow local talent. New initiatives such as wellness and volunteering leave continue to invest in wellbeing, respect and community connection.
GeelongPort continues to support Victoria’s clean energy future through its role in the Golden Plains Wind Farm Program, which now powers more than 750,000 homes and represents around nine
percent of the state’s electricity needs. Stage 1 was completed in October 2024, preventing over 770,000 tonnes of carbon emissions annually. Stage 2 is now underway, with completion expected in mid-2027.
The full 2025 Sustainability Report is available here.
