Jackie Spiteri

Jackie Spiteri is an experienced sustainability professional with over 18 years in the maritime and infrastructure sectors. She is the Founder and Managing Director of SESG, a specialist advisory firm helping organisations navigate the evolving sustainability and reporting landscape through tailored strategies, implementation, and education.

Adrian Sammons

Adrian Sammons is an international transport specialist with more than 20 years’ experience in maritime, ports, and logistics. He currently serves as a Senior Transport Specialist (Maritime Transport & Ports) with the Asian Development Bank (ADB), based at ADB headquarters in Manila, where he leads work on sustainable port and maritime development across the Asia–Pacific region.

Ruth Madden

Ruth Madden is the ESG Manager at the Port of Newcastle, where she leads the development and implementation of the port’s sustainability strategy.

Ruth’s focus areas include decarbonisation, the circular economy, and equity, diversity & inclusion. Ruth brings a background in environmental consulting, with a Master’s in Environmental Management and Sustainability, and is committed to advancing climate resilience and nature-positive outcomes at the port.

Regional Perspective

This presentation gives an overview of the ADB Green Resilient Ports Initiative, focusing on sustainable port development strategies to promote low-carbon solutions, enhance resilience, and provide guidance for investment in the Asia-Pacific region.

Case Study: Port of Newcastle

In this presentation, Port of Newcastle outlines its green port initiatives with a focus on decarbonisation pathways, innovations in cargo handling, and preparations for electrification readiness. Their perspective highlights how one of Australia’s leading ports is positioning itself to deliver lower-emission operations while maintaining efficiency and competitiveness.