Climate Change Data

International Maritime Organization Maritime Knowledge Centre (MKC)

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (October 2022)

Reporting Period: October 2022

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 1 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:Not disclosed
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed

ESG Focus Areas

  • Maritime Safety
  • Marine Environment Protection
  • Maritime Security
  • Seafarers' Welfare

Environmental Achievements

  • Not disclosed

Social Achievements

  • IMO Bravery Award presented to Bo Xu for saving lives at sea.

Governance Achievements

  • Not disclosed

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • IMO's net-zero emissions target by 2050.
Medium-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed

Environmental Challenges

  • Increased container losses due to severe weather, vessel overloading, and poor passage planning.
  • Climate change impacting energy security and marine life.
  • Pollution from shipwrecks.
  • Food safety concerns on ships.
  • Mental health challenges for seafarers.
  • Cyberattacks targeting maritime industry.
  • Inadequate international legal framework for maritime cybersecurity.
  • Lack of funding for climate change mitigation and adaptation.
  • Delays in implementing the Black Sea Grain Initiative.
  • Supply chain issues threatening compliance with IMO's carbon reduction laws.
  • Insufficient national pledges to reduce harmful emissions.
  • Skills gap in the maritime sector.
  • Gender-based discrimination and harassment against women seafarers.
Mitigation Strategies
  • IMO working on safety rules for alternative fuels.
  • IMO engaging government and private sector on blue economy.
  • IMO promoting low-carbon shipping.
  • International collaboration to reduce harm to whales.
  • Increased protection for maritime infrastructure after Nord Stream pipeline attack.
  • UN working to expand and extend the Black Sea Grain Initiative.
  • Contingency measures taken by ship manager V. Group to address supply chain issues.
  • Countries urged to take further measures to protect the ocean.
  • Government policies to improve Filipino seafarers’ skills.
  • New service providing mental health support to Ukrainian seafarers and their families.
  • New training center in Mogadishu to strengthen Somalia’s maritime security.
  • New maritime legal sector development in Saudi Arabia.
  • Joint Action Plan between IMO and MOWCA to promote maritime security.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement
  • Not disclosed

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Extreme weather events
Transition Risks
  • Regulatory changes, market shifts
Opportunities
  • Development of energy-efficient products

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: Null

Certifications: Null

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

  • Not disclosed