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Port of Açu Operations, managed by Grupo Prumo, obtained I-REC certification for using 100% clean energy in its production chain in 2023, reducing carbon and water footprints.
Port of Açu Operations Celebrates International Certification for using 100% renewable energy in its operational activities. The achievement of the I-REC certificate confirms Port of Açu’s commitment to adopting sustainable practices, favoring environmental preservation and reducing negative impacts. By using renewable energy sources as the basis of its operations, the port is advancing towards a more green and responsible future.
The adoption of renewable energy positions Port of Açu as a model to be followed, promoting a cleaner and more efficient production chain. With the use of clean energy, the enterprise reinforces its commitment to sustainable electricity, contributing to the reduction of carbon and water footprints. The recognition through the I-REC certification highlights a significant step towards sustainability, inspiring other initiatives to adopt practices that favor the environment.
I-REC Certification for Port of Açu Operations
The company Port of Açu Operations, which is part of Grupo Prumo and is responsible for the administration of the Açu port complex, located in Northern Fluminense, recently obtained the I-REC (International Renewable Energy Certificate). This international recognition confirms that all operations of the complex exclusively utilize renewable energy, ensuring a production chain based on sustainable practices. The attainment of the I-REC, mediated by Comerc Energia, validates the use of 1,111 MWh of renewable energy by Port of Açu Operations in 2023, covering both port facilities and administrative offices as well as the Caruara Reserve.
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Impact of I-REC Certification on the Port Complex
Vinicius Patel, Director of Port Administration at Port of Açu Operations, emphasized the importance of this achievement, highlighting the I-REC as a significant milestone in the company’s ESG (environmental, social, and governance) agenda. In 2023, in addition to ensuring the use of clean energy, Port of Açu Operations significantly reduced its carbon and water footprints. This effort did not go unnoticed, resulting in the achievement, for the second time, of the Ecoports seal, the leading certification in the sector that recognizes exemplary environmental practices.
Benefits of I-REC Certification
The I-REC certificate is an audited and secure proof of alignment with the GHG Protocol methodology, compatible with widely accepted international standards for measuring greenhouse gas emissions. This certificate not only reinforces Port of Açu Operations’ commitment to the use of renewable sources but also positions the company among global leaders in sustainable electricity. The use of this clean energy is essential to minimize the environmental impacts of port activities, ensuring efficient and eco-friendly operations.
Planning for Future Years
Thinking about the future and the continuity of high environmental performance, Port of Açu Operations has already secured the necessary volume of renewable energy to sustain its activities in the years 2024 and 2025. This initiative not only ensures the maintenance of sustainable electricity use but also aligns the complex with the world’s leading ports in terms of ecological practices. With a well-defined strategy, the company firmly maintains its commitment to using clean energy for sustainable development, showcasing an exemplary operational model that other entities can follow.
Thus, Port of Açu Operations not only adopts renewable sources in its management but also promotes a business environment where environmental responsibility is a priority.
Source: © rafael@danthi.com.br
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