The Port of Tyne won two clean energy accolades last night at the Maritime UK Awards.
The port was the winner in both the Maritime UK 2020 Clean Energy Operator and Clean Energy Enabler categories, announced during a virtual ceremony hosted by Dee Cathari.
The awards recognise the port’s movement towards zero emissions and decarbonisation and for the work it is doing in bringing different organisations together to support a wider net zero future.
Over the past 12 months, Port of Tyne’s net-zero strategy has seen diesel consumption cut by 260,000 litres, some 2.3 million kilowatt-hours saved in energy and the elimination of over 1500 tonnes of CO2.
The Port also launched the Tyne Clean Energy Park, which will play an important role in supporting the government’s goal to power every UK home with offshore wind electricity.
Presenting the awards, Admiral Tony Radakin, Chief of Naval Staff at the Royal Navy, said that Port of Tyne is a role model for what is possible and for the potential of clean energy going forward.
Port of Tyne chief executive Matt Beeton said, “We are thrilled and I want to give credit to everyone at the Port for their unfailing commitment in driving the port forward.
“Our clean energy objectives are intentionally ambitious and what we have achieved so far demonstrates that maritime can make a huge impact in achieving a clean, green future.
“We also want to shout out to clean tech companies who haven’t yet engaged with us to view the Port as a partner for bringing their technology to market and potentially use our site as a test bed to accelerate adoption of clean energy across maritime.
“And let’s not forget that ultimately this is not just about business, it is vital for us as individuals, for our families and our futures.
“We need to work together to improve the environment and make all our clean goals come to fruition.”
Winning these two awards highlights the huge progress the Port has made towards meeting the ambitious Net Zero targets outlined in Tyne 2050 and becoming renowned as a hub for clean energy enterprise in the UK.