Terminal Remains Focused on the SDGs and Makes Progress on Energy Efficiency, Decarbonization, and Social and Environmental Initiatives
TCP, the company that manages the Paranaguá Container Terminal, has renewed its commitment to the United Nations Global Compact, an initiative that brings together companies committed to principles of sustainability, human rights, labor, the environment, and integrity. A signatory since 2016, the company focuses its efforts on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 9, 12, 13, and 14, which relate to innovation and infrastructure, responsible consumption and production, action against climate change, and the conservation of the oceans and marine resources.
One of the key milestones during this period was achieving ISO 50001 certification. In 2025, TCP became the first port terminal in Brazil to obtain this international certification, which recognizes the implementation of an energy management system aimed at monitoring consumption, improving energy performance, and reducing waste.
“Sustainability must be a factor in both long-term decisions and day-to-day choices. The progress made on this agenda at TCP shows that it is possible to balance operational growth with increasingly responsible resource management,” says Kayo Zaiats, TCP’s Environmental Superintendent.
The results are already evident in operations. Between January and August 2025, TCP reduced its electricity consumption by about 3 million kWh and its diesel consumption by approximately 100,000 liters, compared to the same period in 2024, even as cargo volume increased.
Another milestone was the consolidation of electricity use from renewable sources. In 2026, TCP received the I-REC (International Renewable Energy Certificate) for the fifth consecutive year, which certifies that the energy used in its operations comes from renewable sources. This achievement was maintained even amid the terminal’s expansion and increased energy demand resulting from the electrification of equipment and the rise in the number of power outlets in the yard for storing refrigerated containers—which, at 5,280 outlets, is the largest in Brazil.
The energy transition strategy also advanced with the electrification of three yard cranes (RTGs) used in rail operations. Replacing the diesel generators with electric motors on the three cranes prevents the emission of 771 metric tons of greenhouse gases per year. The project is part of a strategy that calls for the gradual expansion of electrification across all of the Terminal’s RTGs.
The company’s progress is also presented in the 2025 Sustainability Report, which compiles environmental, social, and governance indicators and initiatives and reinforces TCP’s transparency regarding its sustainability efforts.
“Progress in sustainability must be seen both in our operations and in our relationship with the local community. That is why, in addition to decarbonization, TCP has been expanding projects that involve communities and environmental preservation,” notes Zaiats.
Among these initiatives are the Sustainable Communities project, which implemented decentralized wastewater treatment systems in schools in the island communities of Paranaguá, and the Environmental Cleanup. In its eighth edition, held in April 2026, the initiative brought together 110 participants and removed 1.3 metric tons of waste from the Itiberê River. The project also received the SESI SDG 2025 Seal in the Sustainable Partnerships category.
By renewing this commitment, TCP reinforces the continuity of an agenda that combines operational efficiency, energy transition, environmental conservation, and social impact, in line with the principles of the Global Compact and the goals of the 2030 Agenda.
