Ashdod Port Secures AA ESG Rating and Platinum Plus Sustainability Status

Ashdod Port recorded a significant achievement this year in the field of corporate social responsibility and sustainability: the Maala organization published its Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) ratings, in which Ashdod Port rose to an AA rating while maintaining its Platinum Plus status - the highest level in the ranking.

The achievement reflects the port's commitment to responsible, innovative, and sustainable management, as well as focused progress in the areas of environment, community, and corporate governance at the maritime facility.

The Maala index includes approximately 160 of the largest and most influential companies in the Israeli economy, examining hundreds of criteria under 12 key sustainability and corporate responsibility topics. The rating serves as a qualitative and quantitative benchmark for responsible business conduct in Israel, expressing how companies integrate environmental considerations into their routine operations.

Emission Reduction Plan and Shore Power Connection

Among the key achievements and moves led by the port this year is the formulation of a strategic plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by the year 2030.

The plan's steps include:

Electrification of operational equipment - transitioning to electric gantry cranes at the quays.

Shore power for ships - connecting docked vessels to shore-side electrical infrastructure to reduce engine emissions while berthed at the port.

Energy efficiency - transitioning to economical lighting systems in operational and storage areas.

These moves express the port's commitment to reducing environmental impacts and its carbon footprint as part of a broad concept of sustainable development.

Chairman of the Board of Ashdod Port, Shaul Schneider: "The prestigious rating is a vote of confidence in the path we choose and serves as a testament to the strength and resilience of Ashdod Port, especially within a challenging reality. As a national strategic asset of Israel, we view the values of sustainability, community, and social responsibility as a daily management compass. We will continue to establish our position as the leading port in the Israeli economy."

CEO of Ashdod Port, Nissan Levy: "Winning the Platinum Plus rating puts Ashdod Port at the forefront of environmental and social action in Israel. This high score is a direct product of the dedication and professionalism of our employees. They are the ones who prove every day that operational excellence and commitment to the community and the environment go hand in hand."