The 2013 NWPCAS set emission intensity targets for greenhouse gas emission reductions and diesel particulate matter reductions. Emissions intensity targets measure metric tons of air pollutant or greenhouse gas emissions reduced for each metric ton of cargo moved through the port. These metrics emphasize the increasing efficiency of ports to move more cargo with fewer emissions but may not equate to absolute reductions in emissions if growth in cargo volume outpaces reduction efforts. The 2020 NWPCAS will report on both absolute emission reductions and emission intensity targets, as the participating ports will need to achieve consistent absolute reductions in emissions to keep pace with the Strategy vision.
The 2013 NWPCAS also set several objectives within each of the sectors. Progress toward these objectives continues to be published in the annual NWPCAS Implementation Reports. Although several of the objectives have not been met as of the completion of the 2020 NWPCAS, the participating Ports will continue working toward those that remain relevant to the updated strategy. These are highlighted in Section 5 of the 2020 NWPCAS.
