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US
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Moran Towing Corporation Sustainability Profile

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Moran Towing Corporation, a prominent player in the maritime industry, is headquartered in the United States and operates extensively along the East Coast and Gulf of Mexico. Founded in 1860, the company has established a rich history marked by significant milestones in marine transportation and towing services. Specialising in harbour towing, ocean towing, and marine logistics, Moran Towing is renowned for its commitment to safety and operational excellence. The company’s fleet of modern tugboats and innovative technologies sets it apart in a competitive market, ensuring reliable service for a diverse range of clients. With over 160 years of experience, Moran Towing Corporation has solidified its position as a leader in the towing sector, consistently delivering high-quality services that meet the evolving needs of the maritime industry.

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8

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Maritime Transport 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

Moran Towing Corporation's score of 8 is lower than 77% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Moran Towing Corporation's reported carbon emissions

In 2008, Moran Towing Corporation reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,151,983,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions accounting for about 6,448,000 kg CO2e. Currently, there are no disclosed Scope 2 or Scope 3 emissions data. The company has not set specific reduction targets or climate pledges, indicating a lack of formal commitments to reduce emissions at this time. As a current subsidiary, Moran Towing Corporation's emissions data is cascaded from its own reporting, with no additional climate initiatives or targets inherited from a parent organisation. The absence of reduction initiatives suggests that the company may need to enhance its climate strategy to align with industry standards and expectations for sustainability.

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Scope 3
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How Carbon Intensive is Moran Towing Corporation's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Moran Towing Corporation's primary industry is Maritime Transport, which is high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Moran Towing Corporation's Location?

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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 Moran Towing Corporation is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Moran Towing Corporation's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Moran Towing Corporation has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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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