- Increase in CO2 emissions in 2021 due to economic recovery from the pandemic
- Lower than target punctuality (61% in 2021)
- Increase in number of oil spills (though total amount spilled was lower than in 2020)
- Increased use of cleaning chemicals due to COVID-19 safety measures
- Landfill waste at 24% (target is 0% by 2030)
Stena Line
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2021-2022 reporting, Stena Line disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 1.4M tonnes CO2 (2021). 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
1.4M tonnes CO2 (2021)
2021-2022
Renewable Energy
100% in shore operations (where available)
of total energy
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- 11% decrease in carbon emissions per tonne-nautical mile
- 100% renewable electricity used in shore operation (where available, green credits purchased for others)
- Reduced pollutants by switching to low-sulphur fuel in Irish Sea fleet
- Increased recycling of waste (42% in 2021)
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce CO2 emissions per tonne-nautical mile by 2.5%/year
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce CO2 emissions from vessels by 30% by 2030 (compared with 2019)
- Launch first vessel without CO2 emissions by 2030
- 30% female managers by end of 2022
- Reduce overall Group sick leave to below 4% by 2026
- Reduce lost-time injury frequency (LTIF) to below 1.0 by 2026
🔭 Long-term
- Net-zero emissions
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Gender equalityAffordable and clean energyReduced inequalitiesGood health and well-beingResponsible consumption and productionLife below water