Channel Infrastructure NZ Limited
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2021, 2023)
Reporting Period: 2021
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:998,982 tCO2e/year (2021)
Scope 1 Emissions:857,042 tCO2e/year (2021)
Scope 2 Emissions:141,940 tCO2e/year (2021)
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:11.6 PJ/year (2021)
Water Consumption:1.46 million tonnes/year (2021)
Waste Generated:190+ tonnes/year (recycled)
Carbon Intensity:244 kgCO2/t of product (2021)
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate Change
- Just Transition
- People and Community
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- 98% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 CO2 emissions (over 1 million tonnes per annum) compared to 2019 levels.
- 85% reduction in electricity usage.
- Elimination of natural gas requirements.
Social Achievements
- 96% of employees impacted by refinery simplification changes found new jobs or began retraining within six months.
- Zero recordable and lost-time injury frequency rates for the second consecutive year.
- Developed E Tū Tangata safety culture program and Care framework for employee wellbeing.
Governance Achievements
- Published first Sustainability Report aligned with TCFD recommendations.
- Established a Transition Committee to oversee the shift from refinery to import terminal operations.
- Integrated ESG performance into CEO's KPIs.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Explore opportunities for hydrogen production and storage at Marsden Point.
Medium-term Goals:
- Net zero Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030.
- Utilize infrastructure to support decarbonization of NZ transport sector by 2030.
Short-term Goals:
- 90% of employees impacted by refinery-to-terminal transition find new jobs or retraining within six months (2022).
Environmental Challenges
- Transitioning from refinery to import terminal operations, impacting workforce and community.
- Managing climate-related risks (physical and transition risks).
- Uncertainty in market signals (electric vehicle uptake, biofuel adoption, hydrogen use).
- Potential for climate-related litigation.
- Maintaining social license in the context of fossil fuel operations.
Mitigation Strategies
- Comprehensive Transition Support Programme for employees (retraining, job placement).
- Long-term agreements with customers for import terminal services.
- Proactive disclosure of climate-related risks and opportunities.
- Ongoing monitoring of climate change litigation.
- Engagement with investors, iwi, community, and other stakeholders.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Not disclosed
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Flooding
- Erosion
Transition Risks
- Carbon pricing
- Reduced fuel demand
- Policy uncertainty
- Market volatility
Opportunities
- Support for biofuels mandate
- Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production/storage
- Hydrogen production/storage
- New markets for low/zero carbon fuels
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: TCFD, GRI: Core Option
Certifications: Null
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being)
- SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy)
- SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth)
- SDG 13 (Climate Action)
Initiatives align with these goals through focus on employee wellbeing, emissions reduction, just transition, and responsible environmental management.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Not disclosed
Awards & Recognition
- NZ Workplace Health & Safety Awards (E Tū Tangata program)
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:4,037 tCO2e/year
Scope 1 Emissions:1,489 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:2,548 tCO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:Not disclosed
Water Consumption:0.22 Million Tonnes/year
Waste Generated:5,601 tons/year
Carbon Intensity:1.15 tCO2e/ML
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate Change
- Land, waste & water
- Health, safety & wellbeing
- Equity, diversity & inclusion
- Iwi & community partnerships
- Infrastructure resilience and security of supply
- Asset & lifecycle management
- Transparency & Financial discipline
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced Scope 1 & 2 emissions to 4,037 tCO2e in FY23 (from over 1.2 million tCO2e as a refinery)
- Sent over 1,099 tonnes of decommissioned metals for recycling in FY23
- Reduced water consumption by 73% from FY22, saving c.600,000 m3 of water
Social Achievements
- Supported 99% of people impacted by refinery closure into new opportunities within six months, exceeding the 90% target
- Achieved TRCF of 0.9 and LTIF of 0 per 200,000 hours worked in 2023 (2022: 1.8 TRCF, 0.77 LTIF)
Governance Achievements
- Completed first iteration of the terminal asset management plan
- Commissioned an additional 45 million litres of jet fuel storage, more than doubling on-site jet fuel storage
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
- Achieve Net Zero Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030
Short-term Goals:
- Reduce Scope 1 & 2 emissions by 50% from the 2023 baseline
Environmental Challenges
- Transition risks related to decarbonization of the transport sector
- Physical risks from climate change, including extreme weather events and coastal erosion
- Maintaining a safe and healthy workplace during a period of significant change
Mitigation Strategies
- Developed alternative sourcing strategies for fuels
- Implemented coastal erosion management strategies and invested in stormwater management systems
- Provided comprehensive support and transition assistance to employees
- Improved asset maintenance strategies to increase reliability of groundwater network
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Modern Slavery Policy
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Coastal erosion
- Extreme weather events
Transition Risks
- Decarbonization of the transport sector
- Changes in fuel demand
- Government policies and regulations
Opportunities
- Increased demand for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF)
- Repurposing of Marsden Point site for green hydrogen and eSAF production
- Increased domestic stockholding/storage
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI: Core Option, Aotearoa New Zealand Climate Standards (NZ CS)
Certifications: ISO 9001
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- SDG 3
- SDG 5
- SDG 8
- SDG 9
- SDG 15
Initiatives contribute to these goals through various programs and policies related to health, safety, diversity, inclusion, economic growth, infrastructure, and environmental protection.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Not disclosed
Awards & Recognition
- Not disclosed