CNEG2023_CNEG_EN_036_0287_23157
ENERGY TRANSITION AT PORTS: A COMPARISON BETWEEN AÇU (BRA) AND ANTWERP-BRUGES (BEL)
EVENTO: CNEG2023
ÁREA: 15 - ESG e Sustentabilidade nas Organizações
RESUMO:
Renewable energy sources are frequently deemed the foremost and better choice to mitigate the climate change issue. Although transitioning away from the existing energy system in the port industry and transportation networks is of utmost significance, as they represent great consumers of energy and generators of emissions, the green port rhetoric is not always aligned with actions being taken by port authorities. At the core of this concern, ports have been expected to prioritize designing a sustainable strategy for energy transition, while investing in the development of technologies and innovative solutions for more efficient logistics, infrastructure, and operations. The purpose of this paper is to analyze the issue of energy transition from the perspective of a contrasting assessment between two major ports in the international context (i.e. Port of Açu in Brazil, and Port of Antwerp-Bruges in Belgium) using their latest sustainability reports. The results found an overall consonance between the narrative from port authorities and their publications and delved into their considerations surrounding sustainability and green alleviation initiatives. Further research on the role of policies and legislation as well as thorough financial planning is recommended.
PALAVRAS-CHAVE:
energy transition, energy, port, sustainability, green port.
DOI: 10.14488/cneg2023_cneg_en_036_0287_23157
ÁREA: 15 - ESG e Sustentabilidade nas Organizações
RESUMO:
Renewable energy sources are frequently deemed the foremost and better choice to mitigate the climate change issue. Although transitioning away from the existing energy system in the port industry and transportation networks is of utmost significance, as they represent great consumers of energy and generators of emissions, the green port rhetoric is not always aligned with actions being taken by port authorities. At the core of this concern, ports have been expected to prioritize designing a sustainable strategy for energy transition, while investing in the development of technologies and innovative solutions for more efficient logistics, infrastructure, and operations. The purpose of this paper is to analyze the issue of energy transition from the perspective of a contrasting assessment between two major ports in the international context (i.e. Port of Açu in Brazil, and Port of Antwerp-Bruges in Belgium) using their latest sustainability reports. The results found an overall consonance between the narrative from port authorities and their publications and delved into their considerations surrounding sustainability and green alleviation initiatives. Further research on the role of policies and legislation as well as thorough financial planning is recommended.
PALAVRAS-CHAVE:
energy transition, energy, port, sustainability, green port.
DOI: 10.14488/cneg2023_cneg_en_036_0287_23157
AUTORES:
ARIELE LORENA BARBOSA DA HORA
INSTITUTO FEDERAL DE EDUCAÇÃO, CIÊNCIA E TECNOLOGIA FLUMINENSE - CAMPOS/RJ
MILTON ERTHAL JÚNIOR
INSTITUTO FEDERAL DE EDUCAÇÃO, CIÊNCIA E TECNOLOGIA FLUMINENSE - CAMPOS/RJ
ARIELE LORENA BARBOSA DA HORA
INSTITUTO FEDERAL DE EDUCAÇÃO, CIÊNCIA E TECNOLOGIA FLUMINENSE - CAMPOS/RJ
MILTON ERTHAL JÚNIOR
INSTITUTO FEDERAL DE EDUCAÇÃO, CIÊNCIA E TECNOLOGIA FLUMINENSE - CAMPOS/RJ