“Families living near the Port of New York and New Jersey deserve clean air and safe communities,” said Erica Beverett, Lead Organizer with Parents Engaging Parents New Jersey. Tackling shipping emissions is critical for the health of port communities, the oceans, and the Port’s ability to achieve its Net Zero goal. The Clean Ports Report Card equips residents and advocates with transparency tools to hold ports accountable and push for stronger public health protections. The full Clean Ports Report Card, including grades for San Diego, Houston, and New Orleans, is available at cleanportsreportcard.org. Together, these partners developed a replicable scoring framework to track port performance on pollution reduction, transparency, and community engagement—paving the way for cleaner, healthier port operations across the U.S.