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Inland Water Transport
GB
updated a month ago

The Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company Sustainability Profile

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The Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company, commonly known as P&O, is a prominent British shipping and logistics company headquartered in Great Britain. Founded in 1837, P&O has a rich history marked by significant milestones in maritime transport, including pioneering passenger and cargo services across the globe. Operating primarily in the ferry and cruise sectors, P&O offers a unique blend of travel experiences and freight solutions, catering to both leisure and commercial markets. The company is renowned for its commitment to customer service and innovation, making it a leader in the maritime industry. With a strong presence in Europe, the Mediterranean, and beyond, P&O continues to uphold its legacy as a trusted name in shipping, recognised for its reliability and operational excellence.

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79

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Inland Water Transport 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.

14

Industry Benchmark

The Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company's score of 79 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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The Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company's reported carbon emissions

Inherited from DP World Limited

The Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company, headquartered in Great Britain, currently does not report specific carbon emissions data, as indicated by the absence of emissions figures. The company is a current subsidiary of DP World Limited, which cascades its climate commitments and performance metrics down to its subsidiaries. While there are no direct emissions targets or reduction initiatives reported for The Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company, it inherits climate commitments from DP World Limited. This includes participation in various sustainability initiatives such as the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), both of which are at cascade level 2. These initiatives aim to align corporate emissions reductions with climate science and enhance transparency in reporting. As a part of its corporate family, The Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company is expected to adhere to the broader sustainability goals set by DP World Limited, which may include significant reduction targets in the future. However, specific details regarding these targets or achievements have not been disclosed at this time.

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201920202021202220232024
Scope 1
621,725,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
Scope 2
617,302,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 3
-
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is The Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. The Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company's primary industry is Inland Water Transport, which is high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is The Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company's Location?

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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 The Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company is in GB, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

The Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

The Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 45% last year and increased significantly since 2020, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. A significant portion of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 48% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Fuel and Energy Related Activities" being the largest emissions source at 25% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
25%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
24%
Purchased Goods and Services
17%
Capital Goods
15%
Investments
7%
Downstream Leased Assets
4%
Upstream Leased Assets
3%
Employee Commuting
3%
Waste Generated in Operations
2%
Business Travel
<1%

The Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

The Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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