Pacific Basin
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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Industry Benchmark
Pacific Basin's score of 20 is higher than 95% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Pacific Basin's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Pacific Basin, headquartered in Hong Kong, reported significant carbon emissions, with a total of approximately 1,466,000,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 1,466,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, primarily from mobile combustion, and 346,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions related to purchased electricity. Additionally, Scope 3 emissions accounted for approximately 651,065,000 kg CO2e from fuel and energy-related activities and 5,605,000 kg CO2e from business travel. Over the years, Pacific Basin has shown fluctuations in its emissions, with a notable peak in 2021 at approximately 4,658,580,000 kg CO2e, primarily driven by Scope 1 emissions. The company has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives, indicating a lack of formal commitments to reduce emissions through frameworks such as the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). Despite the absence of defined reduction targets, Pacific Basin continues to monitor and report its emissions, reflecting an awareness of its environmental impact. The company’s carbon intensity metrics, such as the Energy Efficiency Operational Indicator (EEOI), suggest ongoing efforts to improve operational efficiency, although specific reduction strategies remain unspecified.
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| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 528,300,000 | 000,000,000 | 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 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | - | - | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | 000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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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.
Pacific Basin 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.
