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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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33

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.

3

Industry Benchmark

Swire Shipping's score of 33 is higher than 93% 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 2023, Swire Shipping reported total carbon emissions of approximately 878,882,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 384,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 3,928,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. This represents a significant increase in emissions compared to 2022, where Scope 1 emissions were about 733,881,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions were 345,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions were 2,394,000 kg CO2e. Swire Shipping has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 50% reduction in carbon intensity for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2030, using 2015 as the baseline year. This target reflects the company's commitment to improving energy efficiency and reducing its overall carbon footprint in the shipping industry. The company has consistently disclosed its emissions across all three scopes, demonstrating transparency in its sustainability efforts. As part of its ongoing initiatives, Swire Shipping is focused on enhancing operational efficiency and reducing emissions intensity, aligning with industry standards for climate action.

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

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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