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ABERDEEN HARBOUR BOARD

Aberdeen Harbour Board, headquartered in Great Britain, is a pivotal player in the maritime industry, overseeing one of the UK's busiest ports. Established in 1136, the Board has evolved significantly, marking key milestones in its long history, including the recent expansion projects aimed at enhancing operational capacity. The harbour serves a diverse range of sectors, including oil and gas, renewables, and fishing, making it a vital hub for trade and commerce in the North East of Scotland. Aberdeen Harbour Board is renowned for its unique blend of deep-water facilities and advanced logistics services, positioning it as a leader in the region. With a commitment to sustainability and innovation, the Board has achieved notable recognition for its efforts in environmental stewardship and community engagement, solidifying its status as a cornerstone of the local economy and a gateway for international trade.

DitchCarbon Score

How does ABERDEEN HARBOUR BOARD's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

13

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Other Services industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

11

Industry Benchmark

ABERDEEN HARBOUR BOARD's score of 13 is higher than 79% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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ABERDEEN HARBOUR BOARD's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Aberdeen Harbour Board reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,324,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 498,200 kg CO2e, primarily from stationary combustion and fugitive emissions. Scope 2 emissions, related to purchased electricity, accounted for approximately 449,900 kg CO2e. Notably, Scope 3 emissions were significantly higher, reaching about 69,971,300 kg CO2e, with major contributions from upstream leased assets and employee commuting. Comparatively, in 2022, the total emissions were about 2,590,000 kg CO2e, indicating a reduction in emissions of approximately 266,000 kg CO2e year-on-year. The breakdown for 2022 included Scope 2 emissions of about 234,000 kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions of approximately 13,500 kg CO2e from business travel. Despite these figures, Aberdeen Harbour Board has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The absence of formal reduction commitments suggests a need for further action in addressing their carbon footprint and aligning with industry standards for climate responsibility.

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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. ABERDEEN HARBOUR BOARD's primary industry is Other services (93), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. ABERDEEN HARBOUR BOARD is headquartered in GB, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

ABERDEEN HARBOUR BOARD is not committed to any reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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