8 December 2025 – Port of Melbourne has today released its 2025 Sustainability Report, showcasing key achievements and progress made during the FY25 period.
As Australia’s largest general cargo and container port and a key trade gateway for Southeastern Australia, Port of Melbourne is committed to building a sustainable port for the benefit of the Victorian communities and businesses.
The Port’s Sustainability Strategy, refreshed in FY25, is anchored in People, Planet, Partnerships, and Prosperity. Guided by these themes, Port of Melbourne aims to lead the decarbonisation of its supply chain, minimise its impact on our land, air, and waters, and build strong stakeholder and community relationships.
In FY25, Port of Melbourne’s sustainability milestones include:
People
- Maintaining “Tier 1 Skilled Workplace” certification in the Mental Health First Aid Australia Workplace Recognition Program
- Initiating its Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP)
Planet
- Sourcing 61% of its electricity sourced from renewable sources
- Reducing its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 62% since FY22
- Engaging with port stakeholders that collectively represent 78% of its Scope 3 emissions about climate resilience and decarbonisation opportunities
Partnerships
- Contributing $231,000 to community partners
- Delivering Port Education programs to 4,475 students – a 193% increase on FY24
- Supporting our community partners at the Stella Maris Seafarers Centre and the Mission to Seafarers Victoria to serve more than 18,000 seafarers
Prosperity
- Handling a record $154 billion worth of goods through the port
- Facilitating 3.39 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEU)
- Sourcing from a supplier base comprising 96% Australian suppliers
This year, Port of Melbourne ranked equal first among Australian and international ports in the 2025 Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark (GRESB) Infrastructure Asset Assessment. The Port also maintained its 5-star GRESB rating for the fourth consecutive year and scored the maximum possible 100 points for the second year.
Port of Melbourne CEO Saul Cannon said, “The 2025 Sustainability Report reflects our commitment to creating long-term value for Victoria – its people, environment, and economy. Looking ahead, we intend to deepen our collaboration with government, industry, and the broader community to drive even greater impact.”
Mr Cannon said that sustainability continues to be a key aspect of the Port’s operations, particularly as it caters to the needs of Victoria’s growing population and economy.
“As demand for trade continues to rise, we remain focused on embedding sustainability into our operations and growth, ensuring we deliver not only for today, but for Victoria’s future,” added Mr Cannon.
Port of Melbourne’s 2025 Sustainability Report is available here.
For more information contact:
Nicole Ng
+61 427 700 844
nicole.ng@portofmelbourne.com