Pacific Basin
Pacific Basin Shipping Limited, commonly known as Pacific Basin, is a leading player in the sea and coastal water transportation services industry. Headquartered in Hong Kong, the company operates extensively across key maritime regions, including Asia, Europe, and the Americas. Founded in 1987, Pacific Basin has achieved significant milestones, establishing itself as a trusted provider of dry bulk shipping services.
The company specialises in the transportation of dry bulk commodities, offering a fleet of modern, eco-friendly vessels that set it apart in the competitive shipping market. With a strong commitment to sustainability and operational efficiency, Pacific Basin has garnered a reputation for reliability and excellence. Its strategic positioning and notable achievements, including a robust market presence, underscore its status as a leader in the maritime transportation sector.
+18 vs industry average
Pacific Basin’s score of 26 is higher than 62% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Maritime Transport is among the most carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
The Maritime Transport industry has increased its overall emissions by 30% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Pacific Basin's reported carbon emissions
Pacific Basin, a Hong Kong-based provider of sea and coastal water transportation services, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 3.82 billion kg CO2e for 2025. This figure encompasses Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions.
Key emissions data for Pacific Basin includes:
- 2025: Total emissions of approximately 3.82 billion kg CO2e. Scope 1 emissions were approximately 897 million kg CO2e, primarily from mobile combustion. Scope 2 emissions, from purchased electricity, were approximately 359,000 kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions accounted for approximately 2.92 billion kg CO2e, with significant contributions from upstream leased assets (approximately 365 million kg CO2e), downstream leased assets (approximately 455 million kg CO2e), purchased goods and services (approximately 577 million kg CO2e), and fuel and energy-related activities (approximately 548 million kg CO2e).
- 2024: Total emissions were approximately 4.69 billion kg CO2e. Scope 1 emissions were around 932 million kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions included business travel (approximately 5.23 million kg CO2e) and purchased goods and services (approximately 724 million kg CO2e).
- 2023: Total emissions stood at approximately 4.35 billion kg CO2e. Scope 1 emissions were approximately 1.02 billion kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions included business travel (approximately 5.61 million kg CO2e) and purchased goods and services (approximately 651 million kg CO2e).
- 2022: Total emissions were approximately 4.16 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 1.03 billion kg CO2e.
- 2021: Total emissions reached approximately 4.66 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions of about 1.62 billion kg CO2e.
- 2020: Total emissions were approximately 1.48 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at around 1.48 billion kg CO2e.
- Earlier Years: Emissions data from 2012 to 2019 show Scope 1 emissions ranging from approximately 528 million kg CO2e to 1.41 billion kg CO2e.
Pacific Basin has set a near-term target to reduce its EEOI (Energy Efficiency Operational Indicator) carbon intensity by 50% by 2030, using 2008 as a baseline. This reduction applies to both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. The company aims for an EEOI carbon intensity of 6.7 by 2030 as part of its trajectory towards a 2050 target.
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Pacific Basin’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
2 goals2030
50% reduction in Scope 1
Enroute to this 2050 target, we expect to have reduced our EEOI carbon intensity to 6.7 by 2030, representing a reduction of over 50% compar…
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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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives

Science Based Targets Initiative

Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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