ENVIRONMENTAL RECOGNITION PROGRAM FOR PORTS

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1 ENVIRONMENTAL RECOGNITION PROGRAM FOR PORTS Dr. Haifeng Wang September 17 Jacksonville, FL

2 The International Council on Clean Transportation The International Council on Clean Transportation is an independent, nonprofit organization founded to provide first-rate, unbiased research and technical and scientific analysis. Part of the mission of the Marine Program is work towards measures to increase energy efficiency and reduce air pollution from oceangoing ships Summit: Brazil, China, Europe, India, Korea, Mexico, Russia, US 2

3 * ICCT Marine Team: Selected Projects Environmental Incentive Tool and Updated IAPH Air Quality Toolbox Workshops to reduce air emissions from ports in China Reducing GHG Emissions from Ships (Publication, 2011) Marginal Abatement Costs and Cost Effectiveness of Energy-Efficiency Measures (Publication, 2012) Global emissions of marine black carbon: Critical review and revised assessment Calculate emissions and reduction costs from cruise ships 3

4 Outline Background - Environmental and economic performance in ports in the US Project plan - Scope of work - Stakeholder engagement Conclusion

5 BACKGROUND

6 Port growth in the US Ports in the US collectively handled more than 40 million TEUs per year Data Source: Port Authority of Hamburg Containership traffic in the US

7 Air emissions have been reduced substantially in some major ports in the US Ports with detailed inventory - POLA - POLB - Port of Oakland - PANYNJ - Port of Tacoma - Data source: POLB Port of Long Beach 2011 Air Emission Inventory Report

8 Ports have a Complex Industry Structure Member States Civil society REGULATORY IMO Port/Coa stal Employees /Unions UN Flag States Operators Inter/National Bodies/Other Management Company Terminal Shipping offices Ship Brokers Captain/ Crew Shipping firms Shareholders Traders Bunker Supplier Charterer Cargo Owner Insurer Within a port Port Freight Forwarder DEMAND DRIVERS Final Consumer Industries: Construction, Mining, Manufacturing Cosigner/S uppliers 8

9 PROJECT PLAN

10 Project Approach Review existing programs Identify candidate metrics Stakeholder outreach and engagement Recommend program framework Clarify principles for effective administration

11 Existing Recognition Programs

12 Identify Environmental Performance Metrics Potential environmental performance metrics - Metrics: quantitative and/or qualitative - Based on the program review and the results of stakeholder outreach No one-size-fits-all - Ownership structure - Geographical distribution - Variation in ship traffic Stakeholder engagement

13 Stakeholder Outreach Stakeholder participation - Who: Port authorities, terminals, shipping companies, shipping organizations, 3PLs, NGOs, governments - How: In-person meetings, telecommunication, online surveys, webinars Advisory Committee - A panel comprised of participants representing a wide array of stakeholders - Organized by EDF - Review of project deliverables

14 Framework and Administration Establish effective framework - Criteria that will form the basis for recommendations for recognition levels - Draft guidelines for implementation of green programs in ports - Recommendations for branding/ recognition for the program, promotion and marketing Administration - Identify potential administrators for the recognition program. - Identify strategies for program implementation based on strengths of potential administrators.

15 Project Timeline Project period: September 12, 2013 through April 30, Official kick-off meeting: September 17, Advisory committee will be formed in early October - Stakeholder engagement will be throughout the project - ICCT will provide the final report in March

16 The Project Team Name Affiliation Title Project Role Haifeng Wang ICCT Policy Analyst Project Manager, technical lead Alyson Azzara ICCT Researcher Analyst Sebastian Galarza ICCT Policy Analyst Structured survey design and analysis Dan Rutherford ICCT Program Director Senior Technical Review Thomas Jelenic Parsons Brinkerhoff Senior Ports and Marine Manager Technical expert on port operations

17 Conclusion Evaluating port environmental performance has to take into consideration existing metrics and complex port operational structure The success of the project needs input and insight from all stakeholders The project team is open to all constructive ideas and suggestions

18 Thank You Dr. Haifeng Wang