ABP Newport supports green Gwent work

ABP will work with the GWT to maintain the fragile wet flower meadows of Magor Marsh. The Port of Newport has become a gold level corporate member of GWT, supporting its vital work while employees will be given the chance to help out on the ground.

Matthew Kennerly, Director South Wales, ABP, said: “ABP and the Port of Newport takes its responsibility to the environment seriously – that’s why we are so committed to introducing renewable energy and biodiversity schemes into the port estate wherever possible.”

“The generous support from Associated British Ports is going to help with the management of the beautiful reserves down on the Gwent Levels, securing this landscape for future generations,” added Ian Rappel, CEO, Gwent Wildlife Trust.

ABP is an active contributor to the environment with a commitment to sustainable development at each of its five South Wales ports of Newport, Cardiff, Barry, Swansea and Port Talbot.

As well as its involvement with GWT, ABP’s South Wales ports have installed a series of solar panels on offices and warehouses, are building a ground based solar farm in Barry, that will power up to 2,000 homes, installed a 2,300 kW wind turbine at Newport saving 2,900 tonnes of carbon every year, and have installed Bee Hives and swift nesting boxes in Cardiff.