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Blue Water Shipping Sustainability Profile

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Blue Water Shipping, a prominent logistics and shipping company headquartered in Denmark (DK), has been a key player in the industry since its establishment in 1972. With a strong presence in Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, the company excels in providing comprehensive supply chain solutions, including freight forwarding, project logistics, and marine services. Renowned for its customer-centric approach, Blue Water Shipping offers tailored services that cater to diverse industries such as oil and gas, renewable energy, and general cargo. The company’s commitment to innovation and sustainability sets it apart in a competitive market, enabling it to achieve significant milestones over the years. With a reputation for reliability and efficiency, Blue Water Shipping continues to solidify its position as a leader in the logistics sector, consistently delivering exceptional value to its clients.

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22

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Maritime 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.

11

Industry Benchmark

Blue Water Shipping's score of 22 is higher than 58% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Blue Water Shipping's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Blue Water Shipping reported total carbon emissions of approximately 975.1 million kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 2.9 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 1.3 million kg CO2e, and a significant contribution from Scope 3 emissions, which totalled around 970.9 million kg CO2e. The Scope 3 emissions primarily stem from upstream transportation and distribution, accounting for about 935 million kg CO2e. In 2022, the company reported total emissions of approximately 949.8 million kg CO2e globally, with Scope 1 emissions at about 2.5 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions around 1.3 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching approximately 946 million kg CO2e. Blue Water Shipping has set ambitious near-term targets to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions. The company aims to achieve a 46.2% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2031, using 2022 as the base year. Additionally, it has committed to a 51.6% reduction in Scope 3 emissions per ton-kilometre within the same timeframe. These targets align with the necessary reductions to limit global warming to 1.5°C, as classified by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The emissions data and targets are sourced directly from Blue Water Shipping A/S, with no cascading from a parent or related organization.

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2020202120222023
Scope 1
268,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 2
645,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
-
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Blue Water Shipping's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Blue Water Shipping's primary industry is Maritime Transport, which is high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Blue Water Shipping'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 Blue Water Shipping is in DK, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Blue Water Shipping's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Blue Water Shipping's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 3% last year and increased by approximately 12% since 2021, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Upstream Transportation & Distribution" being the largest emissions source at 96% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2023
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
96%
Purchased Goods and Services
2%
Upstream Leased Assets
<1%
Business Travel
<1%
Employee Commuting
<1%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
<1%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%

Blue Water Shipping'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.

Blue Water Shipping has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. 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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