- Climate change posing physical risks (e.g., natural disasters) and transition risks (e.g., stricter regulations, shift to carbon-free society)
- Uncertainty in U.S.-China relations affecting shipbuilding and maintenance
- Geopolitical risks impacting cargo movements and supply chains
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2022-04 to 2023-03 reporting, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 13.68 million tCO2e (2022). By scope: Scope 1: 6.6M tCO2e (2022); Scope 2: 11.6K tCO2e (2022); Scope 3: 4.5M tCO2e (2022). 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
13.68 million tCO2e (2022)
2022-04 to 2023-03
Waste
6.9K tons (2022)
2022-04 to 2023-03
📊 Emissions by Scope (2022-04 to 2023-03)
| 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). | 6.6M tCO2e (2022) |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 11.6K tCO2e (2022) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 4.5M tCO2e (2022) |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2022-04 to 2023-03 | 13.68 million tCO2e (2022) |
| 2021-04 to 2022-03 | 6.2M tCO2e (Scope 1+2+3) |
| 2020-04 to 2021-03 | 9.2M + 1219525 + 25191 = 10447329 tCO2e/year (Scope 1 2 3) |
| 2019-04 to 2020-03 | 9.8K thousands of tons CO2e (2019) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Improved CO2 emission efficiency by 42% compared with 2008 levels
- Reduced total CO2 emission volume by 51% compared with 2008 levels
- Installed ballast water treatment systems on 94% of vessels (aiming for 100% by June 2024)
- Achieved zero oil spill accidents
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Increase the percentage of female employees in managerial positions to 15% by the end of FY2025
- Limit the average monthly overtime working hours per employee to 40 hours or less by the end of FY2025
- Increase the percentage of male employees taking leave for childcare to 20% or more by the end of FY2025
- Install ballast water treatment systems on 100% of vessels by June 2024
📅 Medium-term
- Improve CO2 emissions efficiency by 50% compared with 2008 levels by 2030
- Introduce 45 LNG/LPG-fueled vessels by 2030
- Introduce 20 ammonia/hydrogen-fueled vessels by 2030
- Install Seawing on 50 vessels by 2030
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve net-zero GHG emissions by 2050
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Environmental protection rooted in low-carbon/decarbonizationSafety in navigationRecruiting and developing human resourcesReinforcement of corporate governancePromotion and reinforcement of compliance