Pangaea Logistics Solutions Ltd
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023)
Reporting Period: 2019
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Safety
- Environmental Impact
- Governance
- Human Rights
- Business Ethics
Environmental Achievements
- No oil spill incidents in 2019
- 64% of the fleet equipped with ballast water treatment systems
- Use of low-sulphur fuels to meet emission regulations and avoid scrubber installation
Social Achievements
- Lost Time Incident Rate (LTIR) of 1.0 in 2019
- No serious injuries to personnel
- Implementation of a human rights policy addressing human trafficking and child labor
Governance Achievements
- Established three committees (Audit, Compensation, and Nominating) to ensure responsibilities to shareholders, employees, and stakeholders
- Adherence to a Code of Ethics, Anti-Corruption Compliance Policy, and other policies
- No monetary loss due to legal proceedings associated with bribery or corruption
Climate Goals & Targets
- Not disclosed
- Not disclosed
- Establish a baseline for fuel efficiency targets in 2020/2021 using data from real-time tracking system
Environmental Challenges
- Greenhouse gas emissions from shipping
- Safety risks associated with cargo loading/unloading and extreme weather
- Potential environmental impact from fluid discharge
Mitigation Strategies
- Implementation of real-time fuel and power consumption tracking for efficient fleet operation and weather routing
- Establishment of Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plans (SEEMP)
- Compliance with international regulations to manage environmental impacts from fluid discharge
- Ballast water treatment systems installation
- Use of low-sulphur fuels
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Demand that vendors and agents respect human rights standards
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Extreme weather during sea passages
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Not disclosed
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: SASB Marine Transportation framework
Certifications: Null
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Not disclosed
Awards & Recognition
- Not disclosed
Reporting Period: 2020
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental
- Social
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Continued implementation of fleet renewal program, acquiring three younger second-hand vessels and two newbuildings designed for efficiency and compliance with latest emission standards.
- No oil spill incidents in 2020.
- Established Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plans (SEEMP) to improve vessel efficiency.
Social Achievements
- No serious injuries to people and no material damage to ships in 2020.
- Lost time incident rate (LTIR) of 1.5 in 2020.
- Signed the Charter for More Women in Shipping, achieving 30% women in the onshore workforce by year-end.
Governance Achievements
- No whistleblowing cases or monetary losses from legal proceedings associated with bribery or corruption in 2020.
- Adherence to a published Code of Ethics, Anti-Corruption Compliance Policy, and other relevant policies.
- Established three committees (Audit, Compensation, and Nominating) to ensure responsibilities to shareholders, employees, and stakeholders are fulfilled.
Climate Goals & Targets
- Establish a baseline for fuel efficiency and set targets for lowering carbon emissions per unit of transport work (to be concluded in 2021).
Environmental Challenges
- Covid-19 pandemic impacting crew members, travel restrictions, and market unpredictability.
- Need to reduce carbon emissions in line with IMO's GHG strategy.
Mitigation Strategies
- Fleet renewal program to improve emissions and cost efficiency.
- Implementation of SEEMPs to optimize vessel speed and reduce fuel consumption.
- Utilization of performance monitoring and weather routing services.
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Demand that vendors and agents respect human rights standards, prohibiting human trafficking and child labor.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: SASB Marine Transportation framework
Reporting Period: 2021
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental
- Social
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Modernized fleet to reduce carbon footprint, expanding fleet by 20% with 7 more efficient vessels
- Made progress in reducing emissions per ton mile
- Achieved zero spill incidents
Social Achievements
- Achieved targets related to fatalities, complaints, and detentions
- Experienced no serious injuries to people and no material damage to any ships in 2021
- 30% women in total onshore workforce by end of 2021
Governance Achievements
- No monetary loss as a result of legal proceedings associated with bribery or corruption recorded in 2021
- No whistle-blowing cases reported in 2021
- Board established three committees (Audit, Compensation, Nominating) to ensure responsibilities to stakeholders
Climate Goals & Targets
- Not disclosed
- Reduce CO2 emissions by 40% by 2030 (IMO target)
- Not disclosed
Environmental Challenges
- Lack of viable solution for carbon-free marine transportation
- Slight increase in CO2 emissions per nautical mile due to 20% fleet increase
- Sanction-related issues resulting in data limitations for some metrics
Mitigation Strategies
- Focusing GHG reduction efforts on energy efficiency measures and operational optimization
- Investing in modernizing and improving fleet efficiency, adopting innovative technology
- Exploring the viability of using biofuels (trial scheduled for 2022)
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Strict standards expected from vendors, agents and suppliers; prohibition on human trafficking, bonded/forced work, and child labor
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Hazardous weather conditions
Transition Risks
- Increasing environmental regulations, pressure to curb CO2 emissions
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient products and services, use of biofuels
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: SASB Marine Transportation Standard (2018)
Certifications: Null
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Goal 7 (Affordable and clean energy)
- Goal 13 (Climate action)
- Goal 8 (Decent work and economic growth)
- Goal 14 (Life below water)
- Goal 16 (Peace, justice and strong institutions)
- Goal 9 (Industry, innovation and infrastructure)
Pangaea's efforts in fleet modernization, energy efficiency, responsible recycling, ethical conduct, and collaboration with research institutions contribute to these goals.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Not disclosed
Awards & Recognition
- Not disclosed
Reporting Period: 2022
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental
- Social
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Improved AER by 9.3%
- Increased DWT capacity by 8%
- 100% of owned fleet equipped with modern ballast water treatment systems
- Zero spill incidents
Social Achievements
- Zero fatalities
- Zero complaints
- Zero PSC detentions
- 33% women in onshore workforce (10% improvement from previous year)
Governance Achievements
- No monetary loss from legal proceedings associated with bribery or corruption
- No whistle-blowing cases reported
Climate Goals & Targets
- Reduce carbon footprint by endorsing IMO’s GHG strategy (40% reduction by 2030)
- Establish a tangible target for waste recycling
Environmental Challenges
- Lack of viable solution for carbon-free marine transportation
- Increasing regulations to curb CO2 emissions
- Access to biofuel options still in developmental stage
- Managing risks associated with hazardous weather conditions and cargo handling
Mitigation Strategies
- Focus on energy efficiency measures and operational optimization
- Biofuel trials
- Investment in fleet renewal and modernization
- Implementation of Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plans (SEEMP)
- Utilizing performance monitoring and weather routing services
- Investing in modern hull coatings
- Strict compliance with anti-corruption and anti-bribery laws
- Implementation of HSE management processes
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Human Rights Responsibility Policy prohibiting human trafficking, bonded/forced labor, and child labor
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Transition Risks
- Increasing regulations to curb CO2 emissions
- Lack of viable solution for carbon-free marine transportation
Opportunities
- Transition to a low carbon economy through digitization and research of innovative energy-efficiency technologies
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: SASB Marine Transportation Standard (2018)
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Goal 14: Life Below Water
- Goal 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
- Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being
- Goal 13: Climate Action
Pangaea's commitments and initiatives align with these SDGs through fleet modernization, energy efficiency improvements, responsible recycling, and collaboration with organizations focused on ocean conservation and research.
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Environment
- Social
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Decreased wAER by 3%
- Decreased total energy consumption by 7.9%
- 100% of Pangaea’s owned fleet was equipped with modern ballast water treatment systems
- Nordic Nuluujaak received the ice class bulker silent designation certification from DNV making the 1st bulker to receive a key silent designation
Social Achievements
- Lost time incident rate (LTIR) was 1.04 in 2023, a decrease from the previous year (1.9 in 2022)
- Implemented a learning management system (LMS) at its terminals
- Implemented new official “Life Saving Rules” for terminal employees
Governance Achievements
- No monetary loss as a result of legal proceedings associated with bribery or corruption was recorded in 2023
- No whistle-blowing cases were reported in 2023
Climate Goals & Targets
- Not disclosed
- Not disclosed
- Establish a tangible target for the recycling of waste
Environmental Challenges
- Lack of commercially viable solution for carbon-free marine transportation
- Increasing international scrutiny to ensure strict compliance with anti-corruption and anti-bribery laws
- Managing risks in operations inherent in the shipping industry (hazardous weather conditions and cargo handling at ports)
Mitigation Strategies
- Focus on energy efficiency measures and operational optimization to reduce GHG emissions
- Implementation of Pangaea’s Code of Ethics and Anti-Corruption Compliance Policy
- Implementation of various safety standards and procedures globally across the Company to mitigate safety risks
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Strict prohibition of human trafficking, bonded/forced work, and child labor from vendors, agents and suppliers
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Hazardous weather conditions
Transition Risks
- Increasing environmental regulations
Opportunities
- Fleet modernization and efficiency improvements, innovative technologies
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: SASB, Marine Transportation Standard (2018)
Certifications: DNV’s ‘SILENT-E’ (Nordic Nuluujaak)
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Goal 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy)
- Goal 13 (Climate Action)
- Goal 14 (Life Below Water)
Pangaea's initiatives related to energy efficiency, GHG emission reduction, and marine resource protection contribute to these goals.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Not disclosed
Awards & Recognition
- Not disclosed