2014

ABP invests in first solar panels for its ports operations

First solar panels installed at the Port of Silloth.

2016

Safely into the future

ABP launches its 'Beyond Zero' campaign to strengthen its safety culture and ensure everyone gets home safe every day.

2017

Opening of Green Port Hull

A £310 million joint venture between ABP and Siemens creating a renewable energy hub with world-class offshore wind turbine blade manufacturing, assembly, and servicing facilities.

2019

Made to measure safety

ABP launches PPE especially designed for women working across our ports.

2020

ABP wins ‘Environment’ category at Heavy Lift Awards

Awarded for our long-term commitment and sustainable approach to green energy, air-quality improvement and waste reduction.

2020

80% of our ports have green-energy projects

17 out of our 21 ports have renewable-energy generation projects, supplying our business and customers with clean energy.

2020

A UK first for sustainability

Completion of UK's largest rooftop solar array at the Port of Hull.

2020

Electric forklift fleet

ABP invests in a new fleet of electric forklifts at the Port of Hull.

2020

ABP’s first electric cranes arrive

£7 million ERTG cranes arrive at the Port of Immingham as part of £33 million investment.

2020

ABP purchases first electric car fleet for Port of Southampton

These cars would be the first of dozens to be ordered across our ports, driving a greener future for all.

2021

ISO 14001

ABP gains ISO 14001 Environmental Management Certification.

2021

Sustainability linked business

Aviva Investors & BNP Paribas complete first sustainability-linked transaction for ABP.

2021

Maintaining a natural haven for protected species

ABP's Port of Lowestoft provides a safe harbour for kittiwakes. We have invested in upgrading our harbour wall to replicate the steep cliff-side conditions they favour for nesting.

2021

Building a sustainable future

Opening of the new Horizon cruise terminal at the Port of Southampton, built to host roof-mounted solar power and with shore-power connectivity.

2021

Employing nature

Seika the harris hawk starts to patrol Port of Plymouth to control the number of gulls and pigeons onsite, in a biodiversity friendly manner without culling.

2021

UK first for Shore Power

Shore power goes live at the Port of Southampton enabling a greener future for the cruise industry and improved air quality for the city of Southampton.

2022

Encouraging electric vehicle use in the Humber

Electric charging for vehicles rolled out on the ports of Humber for colleagues and guests.

2022

Reducing UK road network carbon emmisions

ABP successfully renews contract for managing the sustainable TimberLINK service at the Ports of Ayr and Troon.

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