- Geopolitical conflicts and weather-related phenomena causing disruptions to global trade routes
- Ongoing crisis in the Red Sea impacting seafarer safety
- Estimating Scope 3 emissions based on spend data
- Limited supply and higher costs of sustainable biofuels
Swire Shipping Pte. Ltd.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Swire Shipping Pte. Ltd. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 878.9K tCO2e. By scope: Scope 1: 878.9K tCO2e; Scope 2: 384 tCO2e; Scope 3: 3.9K tCO2e. 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
878.9K tCO2e
2023
Renewable Energy
9.5%
of total energy
Waste
2.7K tons (Single-Use Plastics)
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). | 878.9K tCO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 384 tCO2e |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 3.9K tCO2e |
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 | 878.9K tCO2e |
| 2022 | 2.6K tCO2e |
| 2021 | 6.1M tCO2e/year (2021) |
| 2020 | 1.8M tCO2e/year |
| 2019 | 2.0M tCO2e |
| 2018 | 431.4K metric tonnes CO2e |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- 21.82% year-on-year reduction of Single-Use Plastic Water Bottles on vessels
- 9.5% of electricity consumed in offices came from renewable sources
- 10,984 metric tonnes of fuel savings, avoiding 34,611 tCO2 emissions
- 100% Compliance with the Port of Long Beach’s Green Flag Programme
- Sapphire Award for the fifth consecutive year under the Blue Whales and Blue Skies Programme
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Use Renewable Electricity in offices by 2030
- Increase female seafarers to 10% by 2025
- 30% female senior managers by 2025
📅 Medium-term
- 50% reduction of carbon intensity by 2030
- Use 5% of near zero emissions fuels in the operated fleet by 2030
🔭 Long-term
- Net Zero GHG emissions by 2050
- 100% usage of near zero emissions fuels in the operated fleet by 2050
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Thriving EnvironmentThriving PeopleThriving Partners