- Meeting increased demand for transported products while reducing emissions and climate-related risks.
- Managing climate-related risks such as hurricanes and flooding.
Kirby Corporation
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Kirby Corporation disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 760.3K tCO2e/year (2023). By scope: Scope 1: 770.4K tCO2e/year (2023); Scope 2: 2.7K tCO2e/year (2023); Scope 3: 523.8K tCO2e/year (2023). 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
760.3K tCO2e/year (2023)
2023
Renewable Energy
~20% of Scope 2 energy (2023)
of total energy
Energy Use
19.1K MWh/year (2023)
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). | 770.4K tCO2e/year (2023) |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 2.7K tCO2e/year (2023) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 523.8K tCO2e/year (2023) |
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 | 760.3K tCO2e/year (2023) |
| 2022 | 1.3M tCO2e/year (2022) |
| 2021 | 787.9K tCO2e/year (2021) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced ultra low sulfur diesel fuel consumption and CO2e emissions by 16% since 2015 despite significant fleet growth.
- Achieved 96% of the 2024 emission reduction target (24% reduction per barrel of capacity).
- Christened the M/V Green Diamond, a diesel-electric hybrid towboat expected to achieve up to 80% emissions reductions compared to similar vessels.
- Installed ballast water treatment systems on 100% of its fleet.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Overall, Kirby emissions declined 24% per barrel of capacity by 2024, nearing our goal of 25%
🔭 Long-term
- 40% reduction of emissions per barrel of capacity by 2040
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Environmental StewardshipSocial ResponsibilityGovernance & Ethics