- Reducing GHG emissions in shipbuilding
- Securing financing
- Budget constraints
- Delivery complications
- Inadequate cost reductions
- Pipeline conversion challenges
- Heightened competition
- Yard capability enhancements
Abu Dhabi Ship Building (ADSB)
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Abu Dhabi Ship Building (ADSB) disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 9.3K tCO2e. By scope: Scope 1: 1.5K tCO2e; Scope 3: 7.8K 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
9.3K tCO2e
2023
Water Usage
179 Megalitres (from ADDC)
2023
Energy Use
15.1K MWh
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). | 1.5K tCO2e |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 7.8K 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 | 9.3K tCO2e |
| 2022 | 10.5K tCO2e (2020); 10092 tCO2e (2021); 9187 tCO2e (2022) |
| 2021 | 10.9K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 and 2 combined) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Installed three EV charging stations
- Procured five electric forklifts and three electric Polaris vehicles
- Implemented Waste Management and Reduction Plan (WMRP)
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- 1-2% Overall GHG Emission Reductions year-on-year
- Minimize waste generation
- Incorporate water-saving technologies
- Procure two more electric Polaris vehicles
📅 Medium-term
- Establish sustainability committee in 2024
🔭 Long-term
- Zero-waste operations and zero-emission ships
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Environmental StewardshipSocial StewardshipEthical Governance