Golden Ocean
Golden Ocean Group Limited, commonly referred to as Golden Ocean, is a prominent player in the shipping industry, headquartered in Bermuda (BM). Founded in 2004, the company has established itself as a leader in the dry bulk shipping sector, primarily operating in key markets across Asia, Europe, and North America. Specialising in the transportation of commodities such as iron ore and coal, Golden Ocean distinguishes itself through its modern fleet and commitment to operational efficiency. The company has achieved significant milestones, including a successful public listing and strategic fleet expansions, solidifying its market position. With a focus on sustainability and innovation, Golden Ocean continues to enhance its service offerings, making it a preferred choice for clients seeking reliable and environmentally responsible shipping solutions.
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Golden Ocean's score of 25 is higher than 96% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Golden Ocean's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Golden Ocean, headquartered in Bermuda (BM), reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,952,668,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, with an additional 1,570 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 18,100 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions related to business travel. This represents a slight increase in Scope 1 emissions compared to 2022, where they recorded about 1,867,760,000 kg CO2e, alongside 1,800 kg CO2e from Scope 2 and 25,800 kg CO2e from Scope 3. The company has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments. However, they continue to monitor and report their emissions across all relevant scopes, demonstrating a commitment to transparency in their environmental impact. Golden Ocean's emissions data reflects the ongoing challenges faced by the shipping industry in reducing carbon footprints while maintaining operational efficiency.
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| 2018 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 1,566,274,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | 00,000 | 00,000 | 0,000 | 0,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | 00,000 | 00,000 |
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Golden Ocean 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.
