Pacific Basin Shipping Limited, commonly known as Pacific Basin, is a leading player in the dry bulk shipping industry, headquartered in Hong Kong. Founded in 1987, the company has established a strong presence in key operational regions, including Asia, Europe, and the Americas. Specialising in the transportation of dry bulk commodities, Pacific Basin operates a modern fleet of Handysize and Supramax vessels, renowned for their efficiency and environmental performance. The company’s commitment to sustainability and innovation sets it apart in a competitive market. With a robust market position, Pacific Basin has achieved notable milestones, including a significant expansion of its fleet and a strong focus on customer service. This dedication has solidified its reputation as a trusted partner in the global shipping sector.
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In 2023, Pacific Basin reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,466,600,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, which includes mobile combustion, and 346,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, related to purchased electricity. Additionally, Scope 3 emissions were significant, with 5,605,000 kg CO2e from business travel and 651,065,000 kg CO2e from fuel and energy-related activities. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its Energy Efficiency Operational Indicator (EEOI) carbon intensity by 50% by 2030 compared to a 2008 baseline. This target applies to both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, with an interim checkpoint EEOI of about 6.7 by 2030. Furthermore, Pacific Basin is on track to halve its carbon intensity by 2030 as part of its long-term goal of achieving net zero emissions by 2050. These initiatives reflect Pacific Basin's commitment to sustainability and reducing its carbon footprint, aligning with industry standards for climate action. The headquarters of Pacific Basin is located in Hong Kong (HK).
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2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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Scope 1 | 1,043,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 594,000 | 000,000 | - | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
Scope 3 | 735,000 | 0,000,000 | - | - | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Pacific Basin 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.