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