Golden Ocean
Golden Ocean Group Limited, commonly referred to as Golden Ocean, is a prominent player in the shipping industry, headquartered in Bermuda (BM). Founded in 2004, the company has established itself as a leader in the dry bulk shipping sector, primarily operating in key markets across Asia, Europe, and North America. Specialising in the transportation of commodities such as iron ore and coal, Golden Ocean distinguishes itself through its modern fleet and commitment to operational efficiency. The company has achieved significant milestones, including a successful public listing and strategic fleet expansions, solidifying its market position. With a focus on sustainability and innovation, Golden Ocean continues to enhance its service offerings, making it a preferred choice for clients seeking reliable and environmentally responsible shipping solutions.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Golden Ocean'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.
Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Golden Ocean's score of 23 is higher than 97% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Golden Ocean's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Golden Ocean reported carbon emissions of approximately 1,952,668,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 sources, alongside 1,570 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 18,100 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions related to business travel. This marks a slight increase in Scope 1 emissions compared to 2022, where they were about 1,867,760,000 kg CO2e. The company has disclosed emissions data for all three scopes (1, 2, and 3) in recent years, with a notable increase in Scope 1 emissions from 1,936,521,000 kg CO2e in 2021 and 1,596,329,000 kg CO2e in 2020. Despite these figures, there are currently no specific reduction targets or climate pledges outlined by Golden Ocean, indicating a potential area for future commitment in climate action. Golden Ocean's headquarters is located in Bermuda (BM), and the company operates within the maritime industry, which is increasingly focusing on reducing carbon footprints and enhancing sustainability practices.
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| 2018 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 1,566,274,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | 00,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 | 0,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | 00,000 | 00,000 |
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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.
Golden Ocean 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.
