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Swire Shipping

Swire Shipping, a prominent player in the maritime industry, is headquartered in Singapore (SG) and operates extensively across the Asia-Pacific region. Founded in 1870, the company has established itself as a leader in providing integrated shipping solutions, specialising in liner and bulk shipping services. With a diverse portfolio that includes container shipping, breakbulk, and project cargo, Swire Shipping is recognised for its commitment to reliability and customer service. The company’s unique approach combines modern fleet capabilities with a deep understanding of regional markets, ensuring efficient and tailored logistics solutions. Notable achievements include a strong market position bolstered by strategic partnerships and a focus on sustainability. Swire Shipping continues to innovate, adapting to the evolving needs of the shipping industry while maintaining its reputation for excellence.

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27

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Transport Equipment Manufacturing 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 Shipping's score of 27 is higher than 89% 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 Shipping's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, Swire Shipping reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,193,443,000 kg CO2e, comprising 1,193,443,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 57,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 545,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This marked a decrease from 2021, where emissions were about 1,313,081,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 225,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3, with no reported Scope 2 emissions. Swire Shipping has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, as evidenced by its reported emissions intensity, measured in terms of the Energy Efficiency Operational Indicator (EEOI). The EEOI values have shown a downward trend from 0.0085 in 2015 to 0.00847 in 2022, indicating improvements in operational efficiency. Despite the absence of specific reduction targets or initiatives disclosed, Swire Shipping's ongoing efforts to monitor and report emissions reflect a commitment to sustainability within the maritime industry. The company continues to engage in practices aimed at minimising its environmental impact, aligning with broader industry standards for climate action.

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Scope 1
593,581,000
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0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
Scope 2
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00,000
Scope 3
-
000,000
000,000
000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Swire Shipping's primary industry is Other transport equipment (35), 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. This request for Swire Shipping is in SG, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Swire Shipping 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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