- Accident in the yard where BW Opal was under construction resulting in a fatality
- Persistent cost inflation impacting project economics
- Heightened risk of cyber-attacks
- Access to, and cost of, capital
- Lack of circularity principles in asset design
- Potential harassment and assault in the value chain
- Protection of whistleblowers
- Negative impacts to societies due to acts of bribery and corruption
BW Offshore Limited
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, BW Offshore Limited disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 900 thousand tonnes CO2e (Scope 3). By scope: Scope 1: 9.4 thousand tonnes CO2e/year; Scope 2: 20.4 thousand tonnes CO2e/year; Scope 3: 900 thousand tonnes CO2e/year. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
900 thousand tonnes CO2e (Scope 3)
2023
Renewable Energy
1.2% of total energy use
of total energy
Waste
6.5 thousand tonnes/year
2023
Energy Use
83.3K MWh/year
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 9.4 thousand tonnes CO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 20.4 thousand tonnes CO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 900 thousand tonnes CO2e/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 900 thousand tonnes CO2e (Scope 3) |
| 2022 | 13.3 + 0.3 + 1398 = 1411.6 thousand tonnes CO2e |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- 36.5% Reduction of Scope 3 emissions intensity in 2023 compared to 2022
- Phased out routine flaring
- No assets using HCFCs at year end
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Introduce an Environmental Policy in 2024
- Continue to explore material sustainability matters related to climate change mitigation and adaptation
📅 Medium-term
- Diversify asset portfolio to include energy transition fuels and renewable technologies
- Maturing and fully developing one or two new business segments within low-emission energy production
🔭 Long-term
- Transition to a low-carbon and renewable energy service company
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangePollutionResource Use and Circular EconomyOwn workforceWorkers in the value chainAffected CommunitiesCyber SecurityBusiness conduct