- Increased frequency and severity of acute weather events
- Implementation of carbon pricing mechanisms
- Enhanced emissions reporting obligations
- Regulation of existing goods and services
United European Car Carriers (UECC)
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, United European Car Carriers (UECC) disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 232.1K t CO2-e. By scope: Scope 1: 232.1K t CO2-e. 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
232.1K t CO2-e
2023
Renewable Energy
14%
of total energy
Water Usage
10.6K m3
2023
Energy Use
3.7M 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). | 232.1K t CO2-e |
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 | 232.1K t CO2-e |
| 2022-2023 | 341.3K t CO2-e |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Tank to wake emissions reduction of 60,000 tonnes across the 13 vessel fleet in 2023 (250% increase from 2022)
- Signed a 7-year biofuel deal
- 30% of vessels currently operate using biofuel (12% increase from 2022)
- Used 14,000mt of ISCC-certified sustainability biofuel B100 (115% increase since 2022)
- 85% of vessels have a C-rating on the IMO’s CII
- Surplus in relation to Fuel EU requirements
- Built 5 eco-friendly newbuilds in the last 7 years (2 dual-fuel LNG vessels, and 3 multi-fuel LNG Battery Hybrid vessels)
- Use of LNG reduced CO2 emissions by 25%, SOX & Particulate Matter by 90% and NOX by 85% since 2008 levels
- 100% vessels have ballast water exchange or treatment
- No spills to the environment
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Aim for 10% of gas demand to be met by renewable biomethane by 2025
- Aim for 50% of fleet using green fuel by 2024
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve a minimum 45% reduction in carbon intensity by 2030
- Aim for 80% of fleet using green fuel by 2030
- Aim for 22% use biofuel and 20% use of LNG across our vessels by 2025
- Aim for 23% use of Liquefied Bio Methane, 36% use of biofuel and a 23% use of LNG across our vessels by 2030
🔭 Long-term
- Implement fleet-wide cold-ironing capabilities and introduce our first zero-emission ship by 2035
- Phase out of fossil fuels by 2040
- Net Zero emissions by 2040
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
DecarbonisationPeople