- Global supply chain disruptions.
- Port congestion.
- Security situation in the Red Sea (leading to rerouting of vessels).
- Workforce shortages at certain locations.
- Limited availability of biofuels in Korean ports.
- High fuel prices.
Wallenius Wilhelmsen ASA
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Wallenius Wilhelmsen ASA disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 4.1M tCO2e/year (Scope 1). By scope: Scope 1: 4.1M tCO2e/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
4.1M tCO2e/year (Scope 1)
2023
Waste
7.9K m3/year (ocean fleet)
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). | 4.1M tCO2e/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 | 4.1M tCO2e/year (Scope 1) |
| 2022 | 4.51 million tonnes CO2e (shipping) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced absolute CO2e emissions from shipping by more than 10 percent year over year despite increasing activity.
- Successfully implemented AI solution (Pythia) for speed and route optimization onboard 83 vessels, minimizing fuel consumption and CO2 emissions by up to 10 percent.
- Introduced zero-emission battery electric trucks in the US.
- Opened the Orcelle terminal in Belgium.
- Ordered four next-generation pure car and truck carrier vessels (Shaper Class) capable of running on green methanol, reducing emissions by almost 95 percent compared to vessels running on conventional fuel.
- Increased the share of company-owned vessels with Ballast Water Treatment Systems (BWTS) to 97 percent.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce water consumption in water-stressed areas.
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce emissions by 40 percent in 2030 compared to 2019.
- Achieve net-zero emissions by 2040 (Scope 1, 2, and 3).
🔭 Long-term
- Introduce a net zero emissions end-to-end service by 2027.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
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