Decarbonization of The Port of Detroit

About

THE PROJECT

The Detroit/Wayne County Port Authority underwent an ambitious decarbonization project, with the goal to reduce the port’s environmental impact, and improve sustainability. The project was initiated by the Port Authority, in collaboration with Tunley Environmental and Southwest Detroit Environmental Vision. Tuley Environmental engaged private businesses to provide activity data from which to calculate emissions and collaborate to form a net zero roadmap. With the emissions inventory covering shipping, goods handling, and local trucking for private businesses, and high levels of data transparency, the port of Detroit is at the forefront of carbon reporting among ports in the Great Lakes.

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PROJECT OUTCOMES AND DELIVERABLES

Executive Summary

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Testimonial

THE PORT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

"Excellent work from Rob, Emily and the entire team at Tunley Environmental. I wholeheartedly recommend Tunley to help organizations develop baseline calculations and creatively develop a pathway to green."

Mark Schrupp, Executive Director
Detroit/Wayne County Port Authority

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Videos

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Resources

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TERMINAL OPERATOR ENGAGEMENT

Throughout the project there has been continuous engagement with all stakeholders, terminal operators, local communities and more. It has been an important aspect of the project to keep everyone involved informed on the progress. Holding port committee meetings as well as lunch & learn catch ups to see project updates and progress.

Low Carbon Port Committee: Comprised of terminal operators and businesses with maritime activity, working together to reduce carbon emissions and seek funding to implement cleaner technology.

Port of Detroit Decarbonization Advisory Board: Comprised of community members, environmental justice organizations to ensure the port region is on track to reduce emissions.