📊 SAGT Sets ESG Benchmarks in 7th Sustainability Report

South Asia Gateway Terminals (SAGT), the Public-Private Partnership container terminal at the Port of Colombo, has released its 2025/26 sustainability report, titled "Staying The Course," highlighting key advancements in operational resilience, decarbonization, and diversity. Overall Performance & Infrastructure • Throughput: Handled 1.8 million TEUs in FY2024/25, operating significantly above its original design capacity of 1.1 million TEUs despite market volatility and the Strait of Hormuz crisis. • Upgrades: Successfully completed a major quay crane rail replacement project (Oct 2025–Mar 2026) to future-proof terminal operations. Decarbonization & Green Initiatives • Emissions: Achieved a 21% reduction in GHG emission intensity against the 2019/20 baseline by the end of 2025/26. • Fleet Hybridization: Hybridized 28 out of 31 Rubber Tyred Gantry (RTG) cranes, resulting in approximately 58% less diesel used per move. • Renewable Energy: A 460 kW rooftop solar PV system is now fully operational, generating an average of 44,000 kWh per month (meeting ~5% of electricity requirements). • Future Tech: Deploying two electric forklifts, an EV safety vehicle, and plans for 30 electric prime mover trucks alongside investments in quayside automation. Social & Workforce Milestones • Gender Diversity: Increased female representation from 4% to 6.9% over the past two reporting periods, with an aspirational target of 10% by 2029. • Training: Completed organization-wide LEAN Level 01 training for all employees to drive safety and waste reduction.