Massport Accelerates Net Zero Plan by 3 Years

The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) yesterday announced an updated plan to reach Net Zero by 2028, three years ahead of its original 2031 target.

The accelerated plan builds upon Massport's ongoing work to reduce emissions from the facilities, vehicles, equipment, and electricity it manages directly. It also includes a diversified renewable energy strategy that uses renewable energy certificates (RECs), which will spur faster growth of domestic renewable energy projects. Massport will also pursue bundled renewable energy agreements, and high-quality offsets to address remaining emissions while longer-term infrastructure projects continue to advance. Combined, this strategy will allow the Authority to achieve Net Zero with RECs and offsets by 2028.

"Massport is proud to accelerate our path to Net Zero, demonstrating that bold climate goals can be achieved through innovation, strategic investment, and strong partnerships," said Rich Davey, Massport CEO. "Reaching this milestone by 2028 reflects our commitment to leading by example, reducing our environmental impact, and helping advance a cleaner, more sustainable transportation system for Massachusetts and beyond."

Massport will continue to prioritize major projects that reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions from facilities and equipment that Massport manages. Some major milestones include:

• Transitioning the Massport-operated diesel fleet to renewable diesel;
• Announced an electric ground service equipment policy, which establishes a phased path toward zero-emission ground support;
• Signing a lease for 20-megawatt solar project at Worcester Regional Airport, among the largest solar projects across Massachusetts;
• Evaluating additional solar opportunities across Massport properties;
• Completing a renewable energy strategy across all Massport properties;
• Launching the Logan Airport Remote Terminal at Framingham, the first in the nation;
• Supporting urban shuttle services through Uber and Lyft, offering a multi-seat van to and from popular locations and Boston Logan.

As well as a few projects that address Scope 3 emissions, i.e. what Massport does not specifically control:

• Investing $60M to advance shore power at Flynn Cruiseport Boston - a first in New England;
• Supporting sustainable aviation fuel legislation that secures $30M in tax credits to advance fuel adoption in New England.

Since announcing a goal to achieve Net Zero in 2022, Massport has committed over $500M in investments to Net Zero projects. These investments allow the Authority to lay the groundwork for larger reductions in the years ahead - by working to secure renewable energy sources, expand its capacity to support electric vehicle charging, and bring large scale sustainable infrastructure from planning to implementation.