Energy Efficiency, GHG Emissions  -  July 1, 2022

Algoma Central Sets 2030 Goal

Algoma Central Corporation set a new GHG reduction target of 40% by 2030 (baseline 2008).

The company reduced GHG intensity by 18% since 2008 (Domestic Dry-Bulk), on target to reach its 25% by 2025 goal set in 2015 and also diverted 156.3 MT of recyclables (mixed recycling, organics shipboard and shoreside) from landfill in 2020/2021.

Details were provided in its 2020/2021 Corporate Sustainability Report. Algoma owns and operates a fleet of dry and liquid bulk carriers operating on the Great Lakes - St. Lawrence Waterway, including self-unloading dry-bulk carriers, gearless dry-bulk carriers and product tankers.

“I am pleased to share with you Algoma’s latest sustainability report covering 2020 and 2021. Reflecting on our progress over the last two years brings me immense pride,” said Gregg Ruhl, President and CEO of Algoma Central Corporation, in a statement. “We have surpassed great milestones and broke multiple records all while navigating challenges and adapting quickly to change brought forth by the global COVID-19 pandemic.”