TECPLATA S.A., a subsidiary of International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI), has achieved a significant milestone by becoming the first port in Argentina to obtain carbon-neutral certification.
The certification underscores TecPlata’s commitment to environmental sustainability by reducing its carbon footprint, promoting responsible resource management and offsetting unavoidable emissions through certified carbon credits. These credits support the development of renewable energy sources, such as the Manantiales Behr Wind Farm in Argentina, where the company has invested.
“This achievement reflects TecPlata’s dedication to minimizing our environmental impact,” said Juan Pablo Trujillo, TecPlata chief executive officer. “By reducing and offsetting our carbon footprint, we contribute to the protection of our planet and promote the use of renewable energy.”
TecPlata S.A is the first and only greenfield container terminal in Argentina with modern and innovative facilities to serve both carriers and cargo owners. CONTIBUTED PHOTO
The company acquired carbon credits certified by Verra’s Verified Carbon Standard. These credits are linked to the Manantiales Behr Wind Farm project in Argentina and owned by YPF.
The project involves the installation of wind turbines connected to the Argentine Interconnection System, which replaces electricity that would otherwise be generated by fossil fuel power plants.
TecPlata’s certification also aligns with the ICTSI Group’s decarbonization objectives, working toward a greener, cleaner future and fostering opportunities for innovation and growth. ICTSI’s global mission includes creating a positive impact on its partner communities leading environmental and social development programs.
Through the Comprehensive Climate Change Initiative, TecPlata supports ICTSI’s efforts to reduce GHG emissions from its operations (Scope 1) and purchased electricity (Scope 2) by 26 percent per container movement by 2030 (using 2021 as the baseline). This is a significant step toward achieving carbon neutrality for Scopes 1 and 2 by 2050.
TecPlata is the fifth terminal in the ICTSI Group to achieve carbon neutrality, following Contecon Guayaquil in Ecuador, Contecon Manzanillo in Mexico, and Rio Brasil Terminal and Tecon Suape in Brazil.
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