Green Worldwide Shipping
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022)
Reporting Period: 2022
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:175,979.51 Metric Tons CO2e
Scope 1 Emissions:43.80 Metric Tons CO2e
Scope 2 Emissions:216.26 Metric Tons CO2e
Scope 3 Emissions:175,719.45 Metric Tons CO2e
ESG Focus Areas
- An Inclusive Workplace Where Employees Thrive
- Employee Expertise and Performance
- Secure Data Systems
- Innovative Approaches to Service Offerings
- U.S. Trade Regulations
- Ethical Business Practices
- Climate Actions & Commitments
- Human Rights
Environmental Achievements
- Conducted first greenhouse gas emissions inventory, identifying emission hotspots and prioritizing energy efficiency investments.
- Purchased 260.06 tonnes CO2e of carbon offsets through ClimatePartner for Scope 1 and 2 emissions.
- Began planning for an environmental management system with the goal of ISO 14001 certification.
Social Achievements
- Adopted a forced labor policy and designed a human rights due diligence (HRDD) program.
- Launched a voluntary internal Mentorship Program.
- Implemented a Fond program to recognize employee contributions.
- Provided anti-bias training to corporate leadership.
Governance Achievements
- Established a green leasing policy to drive more responsible leasing decisions.
- Published Employee and Business Partner Codes of Conduct.
- Implemented a grievance mechanism for reporting ethics violations.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Achieve zero-emission transportation.
Medium-term Goals:
- Create a public emissions report and establish emission reduction goals.
- Achieve ISO 14001 certification.
Short-term Goals:
- Develop and implement an ESG roadmap with 5-year goals and strategies.
- Implement HRDD program.
- Implement Green leasing policy.
- Complete employee Code of Conduct training.
Environmental Challenges
- Difficulty in quantifying certain data points.
- Need to improve data logging for employee training.
- Addressing diversity decline in management and executive leadership roles.
- Addressing concerns about hiring and promotion, benefits, and compensation levels raised in employee surveys.
Mitigation Strategies
- Implementing systems to quantify data in future reports.
- Launching a new learning management system (Greenhouse University).
- Exploring ways to address diversity decline in leadership.
- Taking immediate action on concerns raised in employee surveys, including additional training and communication.
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Forced labor policy
- Business Partner Code of Conduct
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Extreme weather events impacting ports and shipping routes.
Transition Risks
- Regulatory changes impacting U.S. trade.
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient products and services.
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GHG Protocol, UN Global Compact
Certifications: C-TPAT
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Green CO2Check portal
- GreenCheck (scheduled for launch in 2023)