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Golden Ocean Group Limited, commonly referred to as Golden Ocean, is a prominent player in the sea and coastal water transportation services industry. Headquartered in Bermuda (BM), the company has established a significant operational presence across key global shipping routes. Founded in 1996, Golden Ocean has achieved notable milestones, including a robust fleet of modern bulk carriers that cater to the transportation of dry bulk commodities.
The company’s core services revolve around the efficient and reliable transportation of goods, setting it apart with its commitment to sustainability and operational excellence. With a strong market position, Golden Ocean is recognised for its innovative approach to shipping logistics and its ability to adapt to changing market demands. As a leader in the maritime sector, Golden Ocean continues to shape the future of bulk transportation on a global scale.
+10 vs industry average
Golden Ocean’s score of 18 is higher than 54% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Maritime Transport is among the most carbon-intensive industries
The Maritime Transport industry has reduced its overall emissions by 28% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Golden Ocean, headquartered in BM, operates in sea and coastal water transportation services. In 2024, the company reported approximately 2,176,400,000 kg CO2e in Scope 1 emissions, 119,000 kg CO2e in market-based Scope 2 emissions, and 33,480 kg CO2e in Scope 3 business travel emissions.
For 2023, Golden Ocean's Scope 1 emissions were approximately 1,952,668,000 kg CO2e, with market-based Scope 2 emissions at 1,570 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 business travel emissions at 18,100 kg CO2e. In 2022, Scope 1 emissions were around 1,867,760,000 kg CO2e, market-based Scope 2 emissions were 1,800 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 business travel emissions were 25,800 kg CO2e. The company's 2021 emissions included approximately 1,936,521,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 50,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 purchased electricity. In 2020, Golden Ocean reported approximately 1,596,329,000 kg CO2e in Scope 1 emissions and 41,000 kg CO2e in Scope 2 emissions.
Golden Ocean has committed to reducing its fleet's Carbon Intensity Indicator (CII) by 15% by 2026 and by 30% by 2030, both against a 2019 baseline. The company also aims to achieve net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050. These targets are cascaded from its parent organization, Golden Ocean Group Limited.
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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