TecPlata S.A. (TecPlata), the Argentinian affiliate of International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI), has become the first port in the country to achieve carbon-neutral status.

TecPlata’s accreditation is consistent with its overall sustainability objectives, which include waste management, efficient water usage, and emission reductions.

The certification procedure adhered to the worldwide criteria established by the GHG Protocol and ISO14064-1, with assistance from Carbon Neutral+.

The firm obtained carbon credits verified by Verra’s Verified Carbon Standard (VCS). These credits are associated with the Manantiales Behr Wind Farm project in Argentina, which is owned by YPF.

TecPlata is supporting ICTSI’s efforts to cut GHG emissions from its operations (Scope 1) and bought power (Scope 2) by 26 per cent per container transport by 2030 (with 2021 as the baseline).

It is the fifth ICTSI Group port to achieve carbon neutrality, including Contecon Guayaquil in Ecuador, Contecon Manzanillo in Mexico, Rio Brasil Terminal, and Tecon Suape in Brazil.

Juan Pablo Trujillo, TecPlata Chief Executive Officer, said: “This certification is a testament to TecPlata’s dedication to minimising our environmental impact. By reducing and offsetting our carbon footprint, we contribute to the protection of our planet and, at the same time, promote the use of renewable energy.”

In July 2023, TecPlata received the inaugural call of ZIM Integrated Shipping Services (ZIM) Patagonia Express Service (PES).