Pan Ocean Co., Ltd.
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022)
Reporting Period: 2022
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:6,408,538 tCO2eq/year (Scope 1, 2, 3)
Scope 1 Emissions:2,669,080 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:483 tCO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:3,738,975 tCO2e/year
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:848,790 TOE/year
Water Consumption:5,703 m3/year
Waste Generated:29,695 tons/year
Carbon Intensity:46.831 tCO2eq/KRW 100 million (2022)
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate Change Response
- Greenhouse Gas and Energy Management
- Strengthen OSH Management
- Air Pollution Control
- Establishment of Human Rights Management System
- Ethical and Compliance Management
- Secure and Foster Talents
- Enhance Anti-Corruption Activities
- Establishment of Sustainable Business Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Total emissions reduced by 88,380 tCO2eq compared to 2021, with a 31% reduction in emissions intensity
- Issued the first-ever green bond in the domestic shipping industry with a size of 50 billion KRW
- BWMS installation completed on 105 vessels by June 2023; plan to expand to all vessels by 2025
- Introduced Rotor Sail System (RTS) to the large bulk carrier, SEA ZHOUSHAN
Social Achievements
- Established Human Rights Management Policy in June 2023
- Revamped the education system by role and job duties in December 2022
- Introduced Self-compliance Program (CP) in June 2022
- Established ESG Committee within the Board of Directors in February 2023
Governance Achievements
- Established and disclosed the Corporate Governance Charter in February 2022
- Established ESG Committee within the Board of Directors in May 2022
- Introduction of Anti-Corruption Program in March 2023
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Achieve Net Zero in all business areas by 2050
Medium-term Goals:
- Achieve 2050 Net Zero
Short-term Goals:
- Reduce total emissions by 10.4% and emission intensity by 15.2% by 2030 (base year: 2021)
Environmental Challenges
- Tightening regulations on nitrogen oxides and sulfur oxides emissions in major ports
- Climate change impacts including rising sea levels, increasing ocean temperatures, and changes in ecosystems
- Inclusion of the shipping industry in the EU ETS
- Economic uncertainties
Mitigation Strategies
- Use of low-sulfur fuel oil, installation of scrubber systems, and implementation of other effective measures
- Declaration of 'Net Zero by 2050' and unveiling of the '2030 Carbon Reduction Strategy'
- Active preparation for ISO 45001 certification in 2023
- Implementation of an ethical management system and establishment of a Risk Management Committee
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: At least twice a year
Responsible Procurement
- Compliance with Pan Ocean's environmental and ethical management rules and policies
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Acute offshore employees and cargo safety risks from sea temperature and sea level rising due to global warming
- Impact on vessel navigation patterns due to continued changes in marine environments
Transition Risks
- Vessel operation suspension if failing to meet EEXI requirements
- Low-rating in CII
- Risk from inclusion of shipping in EU ETS
- Reputational deterioration due to GHG emissions
Opportunities
- Transition to high-efficiency, low-carbon vessels
- Greater fleet competitiveness achieved by optimized fleet operations
- Profits generated from trading carbon reduction credits
- Portfolio expansion of green vessel and fuel-related businesses
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI Standards 2021, SASB, TCFD
Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 45001 (POS SM)
Third-party Assurance: Korea Management Register (KMR)
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Green vessels
- LNG carriers
- LNG bunkering vessels
Awards & Recognition
- 2022 12th AEO Case Sharing Competition (AEO Best Practice Competition)
- 2022 Good Relationship Sponsorship Category Jongno District Member of National Assembly Award
- 'One hundred Million Tonnage Shipping' Award