Decarbonize to preserve​​

Roll out a climate change adaptation plan​

  • Develop and implement a climate change adaptation plan
  • Implement the 11 recommendations of the Task Force On Climate-related Financial Disclosures​

Reduce our own and the ecosystem’s carbon footprint

  • Develop and implement an energy transition roadmap​
  • Promote the use of renewable and low-emission energy
  • Develop green corridors and promote low-carbon roads

Systematize the integration of sustainable development principles

  • Implement an ESG reporting structure
  • Develop and implement a Sustainable Development Plan 2023-2027
  • Preserve and enhance land and river ecosystems
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Our strategies​​

Decarbonize to preserve​​

A carbon neutral port

The Port must act as an exemplary mobilizing driver of actions that have a meaningful positive impact on the quality of air, water and ecosystems. This approach will entail the implementation of solutions to reduce both our own GHG emissions and those of our partners and the entire supply chain.​


These actions will be measurable and assessable by our stakeholders by means of transparent reporting based on recognized international standards.​ ​

To achieve this, the MPA will:

Roll out a climate change adaptation plan​

The climate crisis is accelerating and raises several issues such as rising temperatures, variations in water levels, flooding and intense precipitation, accelerated freezing cycles and many others.​


 In this context, the MPA wants to take the necessary measures to ensure its operational resilience. Also, the benefits of such actions will extend beyond the plan's timeframe.

Specifically, we will:

Develop and implement a climate change adaptation plan

Climate change is having a major impact on the entire shipping supply chain and all our activities. We are already expecting these changes to become more pronounced. ​


 In this context, we will design and implement a proactive climate change adaptation strategy that will help increase the resilience of our ecosystem against the consequences of climate change.​


Developing this action plan will ultimately make it possible for us to deliver seamless service to our clients and communities.

Implement the 11 recommendations of the Task Force On Climate-related Financial Disclosures

The 11 recommendations of the Task Force On Climate-related Financial Disclosures cover four key areas: governance, strategy, risk management, and metrics and targets.​


We will directly integrate the issues related to climate change as input to our financial planning process so as to properly implement the Task Force's 11 recommendations.

Reduce our own and the ecosystem’s carbon footprint​

The energy transition is underway around the world. Adaptation measures must be taken at the MPA to address changes in port activities and commercial shipping routes.

Specifically, we will:

Develop and implement an energy transition roadmap​

The current environmental context encourages us to develop and implement an energy transition roadmap. To do so, we will adopt energy efficiency and innovation measures geared towards electrifying our uses and improving our GHG emission inventories.​ ​

Promote the use of renewable and low-emission energy​

The MPA wants to maintain a leadership position on the St. Lawrence. To achieve its carbon neutrality targets, it will take calculated risks to encourage the availability of renewable energy for its users. It intends to promote the deployment of infrastructures for the production, storage and distribution of alternative fuels with a low carbon footprint.​

Develop green corridors and promote low-carbon roads

Marine transportation's ambitious goal of achieving complete decarbonization of the sector by 2050 could be catalyzed by green corridors. The ports of Montreal and Antwerp-Bruges were among the very first to implement the green shipping corridor concept, which will serve as an inspiration to harmonize the supply of green solutions on both sides of the Atlantic.

Systematize the integration of sustainable development principles​​

Preserving and enhancing biodiversity, especially in the ecosystem along the river, is essential to the viability of MPA's activities.​


 Through this initiative and these actions, we reaffirm both our intent to improve the MPA's social capital and our determination to integrate the principles of sustainable development

Specifically, we will:

Implement an ESG reporting structure​

Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) criteria are important to the MPA. This is why we will put in place an ESG reporting structure. To do so, we will first measure the Port's impact. At the same time, we will implement the Envision program for our projects under $5 million.​


 Lastly, we will also assess the benefits of implementing additional international standards to reduce carbon emissions. ​

Develop and implement a Sustainable Development Plan 2023-2027​

After evaluating the implementation of additional international standards to reduce carbon emissions and environmental costs across the value chain, we will develop a Sustainability Plan for 2027. More importantly, this plan will enable the MPA to systematize the integration of sustainable development in every sphere of its activities.

Preserve and enhance land and river ecosystems​

The planned phase-out of hydrocarbons over the next few years calls for us to consider transitioning to other types of liquid bulk products to ensure the long-term viability of our terminals. We are currently exploring several opportunities, including greener alternative fuels.​