Seapeak LLC
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022, 2023)
Reporting Period: 2022
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:3,203,180 tCO2e/year
Renewable Energy Share:0%
Total Energy Consumption:52,901,594 GJ/year
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate Change
- Spills and Pollution
- Ship Recycling
- Personal Safety
- Human Rights
- Workforce Diversity
- Health and Wellness
- Security
- Business Ethics
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced total CO2 emissions in 2022 due to several vessels’ docking schedules and the Seapeak Arctic going into layup from July.
- Completed installation of two Air Liquide reliquefaction (ALR) units, with an additional unit on order.
- Improved vessels’ operational efficiency performance year on year, with smaller vessels reducing their AER by 5.7% and larger vessels by 2.7%.
- Fleetwide EEOI reduced by 3.6%, with a total reduction of 26% since 2008.
- 85% of Seapeak managed vessels in the LNG fleet have installed Ballast Water Treatment Systems (BWTS).
- Received a grade of A from the Office of National Marine Sanctuaries for operational responsibility in protecting the North Atlantic right whale.
- Successfully sold the Seapeak Arctic for recycling following the Hong Kong Convention.
Social Achievements
- Zero lost workday injuries reported in 2022.
- 34% reduction in near-miss incidents.
- Developed and planned to roll out a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) policy.
- Participated in and won the Maritime Innovation Lab’s DEI challenge with the Seabuddy mentorship platform idea.
- Supported various community organizations through financial means and volunteer hours.
Governance Achievements
- Updated ship recycling policy.
- Launched a new Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) policy focused on four pillars.
- Implemented a series of fleet engagement campaigns that strengthened Seapeak’s safety culture.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Reduce fleetwide GHG emissions intensity by 40% per tonne-mile by 2030 and reduce total GHG emissions by 50% by 2050 (compared to 2008 baseline).
Medium-term Goals:
- Complete design and engineering for installing a further Air Liquide Unit in 2024.
- Achieve TRCF < 1.0
- Launching global DEI policy and employee training.
Short-term Goals:
- Complete BWTS installation on remaining vessels.
- Restart plastics reduction campaign.
- Complete the transaction of the Seapeak Arctic and supervise recycling until completion.
Environmental Challenges
- COVID-19 logistical restrictions for seafarers.
- Challenges with mandatory quarantine and specific country COVID rules.
- Moderate increase in SOX emissions in 2022 due to charterers supplementing with fuel oil.
Mitigation Strategies
- Removed requirement for additional pre-travel COVID tests.
- Revamped Fleet Audit and Training program with a risk-based approach.
- Continued to monitor and adapt to evolving COVID-19 restrictions.
- Continued to use LNG fuel (76% in 2022) to minimize SOX emissions.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Over 300 vendor re-evaluations in 2022
Responsible Procurement
- 86% of total spending directed at contracted suppliers with existing ESG policies.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient products and services
- Potential for growth in shipment of other liquefied gases like ethane and expansion into renewables.
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI, SASB, UNGC
Awards & Recognition
- Maritime Innovation Lab’s DEI challenge winner
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:3,454,534 tCO2e
Renewable Energy Share:0%
Total Energy Consumption:57,306,500 GJ
ESG Focus Areas
- Operational efficiency
- Investment and innovation
- Enhanced ESG programming and accountability
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced LNG fleet AER by 2.4%
- Reduced LNG fleet EEOI by almost 2%
- Reduced NGL fleet EEOI by just over 1%
- 100% BWTS installation across the fleet
- Zero spills recorded
- Completed design and engineering for installing a further Air Liquide Unit
- Completed installation and commissioning of engine power limitation/shaft power limitation on 20 vessels
Social Achievements
- Launched global DEI policy and mandated training to all employees
- Zero allegations of disrespect or human rights violations raised in 2023
- Met Total Recordable Case Frequency KPI of 1.00; TRCF of 0.85 at year-end
- 72% increase in hazard reporting, leading to a 33% reduction in near misses
Governance Achievements
- Completed a sustainability-linked loan on revolving credit facility
- Performed a full penetration test against all shore infrastructure and remediated all findings
- Rolled out new Cyber Awareness platform and Cyber Academy
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Achieve net-zero emissions by or around 2050
Medium-term Goals:
- Achieve IMO's GHG emission reduction targets by 2030 and 2040
- Comply with CII regulations
- Create an alternative fuels roadmap
Short-term Goals:
- Plastics reduction campaign
- Complete installation of Air Liquide reliquification plant on Seapeak Magellan
- Complete development of ISO19030 paint monitoring application
- Installation of emissions monitoring equipment onboard a pilot vessel
- Targeted campaigns to focus on human factors related to operations
- Remaining benefits handbooks to be published
- Next phase of simulation and training platform enrolling users into Cyber Academy
Environmental Challenges
- Two lost time injuries (LTIs) in 2023
- Meeting IMO's ambitious GHG emission reduction targets
- Compliance with EU ETS regulations
- Addressing methane emissions
- Geopolitical instability and its impact on maritime security
Mitigation Strategies
- Internal reviews and updated standard operating procedures to improve safety
- Investments in innovative technologies and efficiency improvements
- Investment in fuel efficiency, emission monitoring and reporting, and stakeholder engagement for EU ETS compliance
- Joining MAMII and planned installation of Emsys methane measurement tool
- Regular security risk monitoring, SSP reviews, and security exercises
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 83% of procurement spending with suppliers having ESG policies in 2023
Responsible Procurement
- Use of Securimate for third-party due diligence
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Transition Risks
- EU ETS regulations
- IMO GHG emission reduction targets
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient products and technologies
- Carbon capture technology
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI, SASB
Awards & Recognition
- Georgiy Ushakov award for Marine Mammal sightings