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Swire Pacific Limited, a prominent player in the Other Business Services sector, is headquartered in Great Britain. Founded in the 19th century, the company has evolved significantly, establishing a strong presence in key operational regions including Hong Kong and mainland China.
Specialising in diverse business areas such as property development, aviation, and logistics, Swire Pacific is recognised for its commitment to sustainability and innovation. The company’s unique approach to integrating environmental considerations into its operations sets it apart in the industry.
With a solid market position, Swire Pacific has achieved notable milestones, including significant contributions to urban development and infrastructure projects. Its dedication to excellence and community engagement continues to drive its success in the competitive landscape of business services.
78
DitchCarbon score
+42 vs industry average
Swire Pacific’s score of 78 is higher than 84% 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
Low
Business Services has below-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
0.146
20182025
The Business Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 25% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
202020212022202320242025202620272028
Reported emissions
Scope 1
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Scope 2
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Scope 3
•••kg CO₂e
Total reported
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Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Swire Pacific's reported carbon emissions
Swire Pacific's most recent reported emissions for 2025 were approximately 7.68 billion kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. Their Scope 1 and 2 market-based emissions were about 423 million kg CO2e, and location-based were 611 million kg CO2e.
In 2024, Swire Pacific reported total Scope 1 emissions of approximately 79 million kg CO2e. Scope 2 emissions (market-based) were around 394 million kg CO2e, and location-based were 565 million kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions for 2024 totalled approximately 12.67 billion kg CO2e, including:
- Investments: 6.35 billion kg CO2e
- Purchased goods and services: 3.75 billion kg CO2e
- Downstream leased assets: 1.19 billion kg CO2e
- Use of sold products: 849.2 million kg CO2e
- Upstream transportation and distribution: 164.8 million kg CO2e
- Downstream transportation and distribution: 126.7 million kg CO2e
- Fuel and energy-related activities: 88.7 million kg CO2e
- Capital goods: 38 million kg CO2e
- Waste generated in operations: 38 million kg CO2e
- Employee commute: 38 million kg CO2e
- End-of-life treatment of sold products: 25.3 million kg CO2e
- Business travel: 12.7 million kg CO2e
Swire Pacific aims to achieve net-zero GHG emissions by 2050. They have committed to reducing their Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 50% by 2030, against a 2018 baseline. Additionally, their subsidiary Cathay Pacific aims to reduce its Scope 3 emission intensity by 12% per revenue tonne kilometre by 2030 from a 2019 baseline. Swire Pacific also targets a 28% reduction in carbon intensity from downstream leased assets per square metre by 2030 (compared to a 2018 baseline) and a 25% reduction in embodied carbon intensity from new development projects per square metre by 2030 (compared to a 2018 baseline).
Emissions data and reduction initiatives are cascaded from the ultimate parent, Swire Pacific Limited.
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Swire Pacific’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
On track94%
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
At risk48%
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
Behind target22%
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
No scope 3 category breakdown has been disclosed yet.
Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
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The Climate Pledge
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UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
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RE 100
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Climate Action 100
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Emissions comparison with industry peers
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