- Uncertainty around availability and cost of alternative future energy modes
- Talent shortage in the maritime industry, particularly among young people
- Slow adoption of new technologies in some parts of APAC
- Negative perception of the maritime industry among young people
- Lingering prejudices against diversity in the maritime industry
- Climate change leading to more severe weather events
- High cost of finance in South Africa hindering growth of the shipping industry
- Slow progress in enacting legislation in South Africa
- Need for infrastructure changes to adapt to uncrewed vessels
- Potential for technology failures, cyber-attacks, and job losses with autonomous vessels
ABB Marine & Ports
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
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.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 151 kilotons CO2e (Scope 1 & 2) |
| 2022 | 223 kilotons CO2e (Scope 1 and 2) |
| 2020 | 5.7K Ton CO2e (reduction from renewable energy projects) |
| 2015 | 1.65 million tons (tCO2e) |
| 2014 | 1.95 million tons CO2e |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced fuel consumption by 5-10% through weather routing (BW LPG)
- Cut diesel use by 1.5 million liters annually and CO2e emissions by 4,000 metric tons in Auckland with electric ferries
- Development of energy-efficient power and propulsion systems for naval platforms with lower or zero emissions
- Development of ABB Dynafin, a cycloidal-type propulsor with up to 85% propulsion efficiency and up to 22% fuel consumption reduction
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Deliver first MCS Level 3 charging station in early 2025
📅 Medium-term
- Widespread adoption of MCS charging standard
- Achieve net-zero emissions from international shipping by 2050 (IMO target)
🔭 Long-term
- Net-zero emissions from international shipping by 2050 (IMO target)
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Diversity and InclusionDecarbonizationSustainabilitySafetyEthical Design