ICTSI’s Contecon-Manzanillo becomes Mexico’s first carbon-neutral port

The Carbon Neutrality UNE-14064-3:2019 certification recognises Contecon Manzanillo’s commitment to global initiatives to combat climate change, promote renewable energy and decarbonise ports and maritime transport.

The company said the carbon neutrality certificate highlights its efforts to offset greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions through reduction and compensation practices.

These include counteracting and maintaining zero emission from equipment such as cranes, port tractors, air conditioners and other polluting sources; compensating for emissions through sponsorships of forests and protected areas; and initiating sustainable initiatives like execution of circular economies and incorporation of technologies that reduce the operational impact of the Port of Manzanillo – the primary port in the Mexican Pacific.

 “We are proud to be the first terminal in Mexico verified under this regulation. At Contecon, we are quite clear about maintaining an agenda aligned with our business in which climate change is combatted and the use of renewable energy is encouraged,” said José Antonio Contreras, Contecon Manzanillo Chief Executive Officer.

More importantly, we are moving firmly towards the decarbonization of ports and maritime transport of Mexico. Having this type of certification portrays us as an organization that demonstrates commitment, talent and a real position for change in the face of environmental problems,”  

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Passing the audit performed by TÜV Rheinland, Contecon Manzanillo demonstrated its ability to adequately reduce its greenhouse gas emissions and move forward in a timely manner towards an energy transition across Mexico’s maritime transport.

In 2021, the company’s direct and indirect CO2 emissions amounted to 25,368.67 tons while total offset emissions amounted to 25,369 tons.