Public Profile

Swire Pacific

Swire Pacific Limited, a prominent player in the diversified conglomerate sector, is headquartered in Hong Kong and operates extensively across Asia, the Americas, and Europe. Founded in 1816, the company has evolved significantly, establishing a strong presence in industries such as property development, aviation, and marine services. With a commitment to sustainability and innovation, Swire Pacific offers unique services, including premium real estate projects and efficient airline operations through its subsidiary, Cathay Pacific. The company is recognised for its strategic investments and has achieved notable milestones, solidifying its market position as a leader in both the property and aviation sectors. Swire Pacific continues to set benchmarks in quality and service excellence, making it a key player in the global marketplace.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Swire Pacific's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

33

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Business Services industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

20

Industry Benchmark

Swire Pacific's score of 33 is higher than 90% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Swire Pacific's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Swire Pacific reported total carbon emissions of approximately 5.3 million tonnes CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 110 million tonnes CO2e (Scope 1), 613 million tonnes CO2e (Scope 2), and about 5.2 billion tonnes CO2e (Scope 3). The combined Scope 1 and 2 emissions totalled around 723 million tonnes CO2e. Swire Pacific has made significant strides in its climate commitments, achieving a score of A- in the CDP Climate Change Report for 2023, reflecting its ongoing efforts to enhance sustainability practices. The company has not publicly set specific reduction targets but has demonstrated a commitment to improving its emissions reporting and management. Over the years, Swire Pacific has shown a trend of increasing transparency in its emissions data, with a notable reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions from approximately 1.6 billion tonnes CO2e in 2013 to about 723 million tonnes CO2e in 2023. This indicates a proactive approach to addressing its carbon footprint and aligning with industry standards for climate action.

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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Swire Pacific's primary industry is Other business services (74), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. Swire Pacific is headquartered in GB, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Swire Pacific is committed to some 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.

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CDP
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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