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Associated British Ports

Associated British Ports (ABP) is a leading port operator headquartered in Great Britain, with a significant presence across key operational regions including the Humber, Southampton, and Wales. Established in 1962, ABP has grown to become a pivotal player in the UK’s logistics and transport industry, managing a diverse portfolio of ports that facilitate trade and commerce. ABP offers a range of services, including cargo handling, warehousing, and logistics solutions, distinguished by their commitment to efficiency and sustainability. The company plays a crucial role in the UK economy, handling around a quarter of the nation’s seaborne trade. With a strong market position, ABP continues to innovate and adapt, ensuring it meets the evolving needs of its customers while maintaining high standards of safety and environmental responsibility.

DitchCarbon Score

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29

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Transport Equipment Manufacturing 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.

20

Industry Benchmark

Associated British Ports's score of 29 is higher than 91% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Associated British Ports's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Associated British Ports (ABP) reported total carbon emissions of approximately 40,399,000 kg CO2e, comprising 31,046,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and 40,399,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This marks a significant reduction from previous years, with total emissions decreasing from about 43,730,000 kg CO2e in 2021 and 48,874,000 kg CO2e in 2022. ABP has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, achieving a notable decrease in emissions intensity, with a Scope 1 and 2 emission factor of approximately 0.0425 kg CO2e per unit of revenue in 2023, down from 0.0648 in 2021. However, there are currently no specific reduction targets or initiatives disclosed under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. Overall, ABP's efforts reflect a proactive approach to climate action, aligning with industry standards for emissions reporting and reduction, although further commitments and targets would enhance their sustainability profile.

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Scope 1
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Scope 2
30,597,000
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Scope 3
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Associated British Ports's primary industry is Other transport equipment (35), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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. This request for Associated British Ports is in GB, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Associated British Ports is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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