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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Pacific Basin's score of 33 is higher than 67% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2024, Pacific Basin, headquartered in Hong Kong, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 4,691,333,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 932,000,000 kg CO2e, primarily from mobile combustion, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 351,000 kg CO2e from purchased electricity, and Scope 3 emissions of around 724,471,000 kg CO2e from purchased goods and services. The company has set ambitious carbon reduction targets, 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 expected EEOI carbon intensity of 6.7 by 2030. In 2023, Pacific Basin's total emissions were approximately 4,347,744,000 kg CO2e, showing a slight increase from the previous year. The company has consistently disclosed emissions data across all relevant scopes, demonstrating transparency in its climate commitments. Overall, Pacific Basin is actively working towards significant emissions reductions while maintaining a focus on sustainability within the maritime industry.
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| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | - | 000,000 | - | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | 000,000 | - | - | 000,000 | 000,000 | 0,000,000 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 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.
