Climate Change Data

d'Amico Società di Navigazione S.p.A.

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2019, 2023)

Reporting Period: 2019

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:874,512.4 tCO2/year
Carbon Intensity:0.3108 tCO2/nautical mile (2019)

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environmental responsibility
  • Social responsibility
  • Economic responsibility
  • Governance

Environmental Achievements

  • 70% of owned fleet compliant with EEDI phase II
  • -4.1% reduction CO2 emissions per nautical mile (2019 vs. 2017)
  • Zero accidents, spills, and injuries in 2018 and 2019
  • 19.4% reduction SOx emissions per nautical mile (2019 vs. 2017)
  • -1.9% reduction NOx emissions per nautical mile (2019 vs. 2017)

Social Achievements

  • 85.6% retention rate for seagoing personnel
  • 83.2% retention rate for onshore personnel
  • 3,740 total training hours for onshore personnel in 2019
  • 63,024 total training hours for seagoing personnel in 2019
  • Implementation of Smart Working pilot project

Governance Achievements

  • Updated anti-corruption policy
  • Updated Code of Ethics
  • Updated Organisation, Management and Control model (pursuant to Legislative Decree 231/2001)
  • Implementation of a whistleblowing system

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Reduce CO2 emissions by at least 40% by 2030 and 70% by 2050 (aligned with IMO targets)

Environmental Challenges

  • Volatility of markets and commodity prices
  • Disruptive effect of IMO 2020 regulation
  • Reduction in onshore personnel
  • Reduction in seagoing personnel
Mitigation Strategies
  • Investments in technology aimed at reducing consumption and improving energy efficiency
  • Special training aimed at developing new areas of expertise
  • Establishment of new functional areas integrating dry and tanker operations
  • Reorganisation of activities to improve efficiency and cost optimisation

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Annual assessment of strategic suppliers using a scoring system

Responsible Procurement
  • Supplier selection based on reliability, quality, price, delivery times, and compliance with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 standards
  • Compliance with d’Amico Group’s Code of Ethics and Organization, Management and Control Model

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Sustainability Reporting Standards

Certifications: ISO 14001, BS OHSAS 18001, ISO 50001, RINA Best 4 Plus, ISO 26000

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Goal 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy)
  • Goal 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth)
  • Goal 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure)
  • Goal 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production)
  • Goal 13 (Climate Action)
  • Goal 14 (Life Below Water)
  • Goal 17 (Partnerships for the Goals)

Various initiatives contribute to these goals through fleet modernization, employee training, community investment, and environmental protection measures.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Eco-ships with advanced technologies to reduce consumption and emissions

Awards & Recognition

  • Green Flag Award (2017)
  • QUALSHIP 21 (19 vessels, 2 with E-Zero designation)

Reporting Period: 2023

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:751,004 tCO2e (Scope 1)
Scope 1 Emissions:751,004 tCO2e
Water Consumption:137,585 m3
Waste Generated:11,738.7 m3
Carbon Intensity:CII monitoring; AER calculation

ESG Focus Areas

  • Climate change
  • Diversity & Inclusion
  • Governance
  • Health and Safety
  • Supply Chain
  • Community Engagement

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced CO2 emissions per transport unit by 8.8% (vs 2021)
  • Reduced NOx emissions per transport unit by 8.7% (vs 2021)
  • 94.6% Low Sulphur bunker fuel out of total bunker fuel consumed
  • 87.2% share of ‘Eco’ vessels in the d’Amico Group’s total fleet
  • Zero oil spills in the last three years
  • 100% fleet compliant with EEXI
  • 77.1% fleet compliant with EEDI Phase II, and 17.2% compliant with Phase III
  • 90.3% of total freshwater used onboard produced by freshwater generators

Social Achievements

  • Launched a Company's well-being programme, including a collaboration to promote psychological well-being
  • 1 injury in 2023, 0.11 the lost time frequency index
  • 93% retention rate for onshore personnel
  • 82.7% retention rate for seagoing personnel
  • 217,120 € invested in training activities
  • Zero detentions received between 2021 and 2023
  • 201,500 € disbursed as donations and sponsorships
  • Issued guidelines for gender equality onboard

Governance Achievements

  • Completed the first double materiality assessment
  • Updated the Code of Ethics and the 231 Organisation Model
  • Implemented a new training program on the 231 model and the whistleblowing system (375 hours)
  • No reports of violations of the 231 Organisation Model or of the Code of Ethics received in 2023

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Reach net-zero GHG emissions by, or close to, 2050 (IMO target)
Medium-term Goals:
  • Reduce total annual GHG emissions from international shipping by at least 40% by 2030, compared to 2008 (IMO target)
Short-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed

Environmental Challenges

  • Geopolitical crises and economic instability
  • Supply chain disruptions
  • Increased personnel costs
  • Lower supply of skilled workers
  • Potential increase in insurance costs and compliance-related expenses
  • Volatility and cyclicality in freight rates
  • Risks related to extreme weather events
  • Risks related to regulatory developments
Mitigation Strategies
  • Timely adaptations and responses to evolving crisis situations
  • Developed alternative sourcing strategies
  • Investment in talent acquisition and retention programs
  • Strategies to mitigate meteorological risk (guidelines, technology, weather services, optimum-ship-routing system)
  • Constant monitoring of regulatory developments and exploration of new technologies
  • Proactive and preventive approach to risk management
  • Implementation of robust quantitative risk management framework

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Annual audits

Responsible Procurement
  • Supplier selection based on quality, safety, environmental performance, and ethical considerations
  • Compliance with d’Amico Group’s Code of Ethics

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Extreme weather events
  • Low water levels in canals
Transition Risks
  • Regulatory changes
  • Market shifts
  • Increased insurance costs
Opportunities
  • Higher freight rates due to market inefficiencies
  • Increased demand for transport of biofuels

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards, SASB, ESRS

Certifications: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Goal 7
  • Goal 8
  • Goal 9
  • Goal 12
  • Goal 13
  • Goal 14
  • Goal 17

The report details how initiatives contribute to these goals throughout the document

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Eco vessels
  • Biofuel blends

Awards & Recognition

  • QUALSHIP 21 for 24 vessels
  • Sapphire prize for speed reduction program in California