- Currently, there are no zero-carbon fuels available on a commercial basis for ocean-going containerships.
- Many alternative fuels—and the technology to deploy them—are still being developed.
- Difficulty of measuring, controlling and influencing the assets behind Scope 3 emissions makes it difficult to set or achieve Scope 3 goals.
- Heightened security challenges, including truck fraud and hijackings, and cargo theft on the railroads.
Matson, Inc.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Matson, Inc. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 1.1M mt CO2e. By scope: Scope 1: 1.1M mt CO2e; Scope 2: 12.5K mt CO2e; Scope 3: 1.3M mt CO2e. 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
1.1M mt CO2e
2023
Renewable Energy
0.1%
of total energy
Energy Use
14.3M GJ
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). | 1.1M mt CO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 12.5K mt CO2e |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 1.3M mt CO2e |
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 | 1.1M mt CO2e |
| 2022 | 1.2M tCO2e (Scope 1) + 19400 tCO2e (Scope 2) + 1609700 tCO2e (Scope 3) |
| 2021 | 1.2M mt CO2e |
| 2020 | 1.0M mt CO2e |
| 2019-2020 | 1.1M mt CO2e (Scope 1) in 2019 |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Achieved a 19% decrease in Scope 1 fleet emissions from our baseline year of 2016.
- Completed the installation of liquified natural gas (“LNG”) tanks and equipment aboard Daniel K. Inouye.
- Began re-engining work on Manukai, and continued planning for LNG installation work on Kaimana Hila.
- Continued design work for three new Aloha Class containerships for our China-Long Beach Express (“CLX”) service that will be dual-fuel capable and LNG-ready.
- Installed new engine monitoring software to help increase fuel efficiency.
- Met our goal of zero significant spills (defined as more than one barrel of oil or other hazardous substance).
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce Scope 1 GHG fleet emissions by 40% by 2030 using a 2016 baseline
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve net zero Scope 1 GHG fleet emissions by 2050
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate changeHuman capital managementDiversity, equity and inclusionSustainability governance