BW Offshore Limited
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022, 2023)
Reporting Period: 2022
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:13.3 + 0.3 + 1398 = 1411.6 thousand tonnes CO2e
Scope 1 Emissions:13.3 thousand tonnes CO2e
Scope 2 Emissions:0.3 thousand tonnes CO2e
Scope 3 Emissions:1398 thousand tonnes CO2e
Total Energy Consumption:8199 TJ
Water Consumption:16364 thousand bbls discharged to sea
Waste Generated:2.2 thousand tonnes
Carbon Intensity:18 Te CO2 eq/mill USD Revenue (Scope 1 & 2), 1806 Te CO2 eq/mill USD Revenue (Scope 3)
ESG Focus Areas
- Safe and Secure Operations
- Environmentally Conscious Operations
- Non-Discriminating and Fair Employer
- Strong Governance Framework
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced Scope 1 emissions from 23.6 thousand tonnes in 2021 to 13.3 thousand tonnes in 2022.
- Reduced single-use plastics through audits and awareness campaigns on BW Catcher and in Singapore office.
- Average oil in water content in produced water discharge from fleet was 10.9 ppm (well below the World Bank Group guideline limit of 29 ppm).
Social Achievements
- 55% of new permanent onshore joiners were women (compared to 32% in 2021).
- Launched 'Our Whole Self' program for employee well-being.
- 83% completion rate of workforce Culture Survey.
Governance Achievements
- 80% completion rate for compliance-related mandatory e-learning.
- No confirmed cases of corruption in 2022.
- Established Speak Up Channel for anonymous feedback from all stakeholders.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Develop future GHG emissions scenario modelling.
Medium-term Goals:
- Continue strategy to retire high carbon footprint legacy assets from the fleet (completion by end of 2023).
- Phase out routine flaring across majority of operational assets by end of 2023.
- Fill 100% of offshore leadership positions for the Barossa project by recruiting Australian residents.
Short-term Goals:
- Reduce single-use plastic on specific units and across offices in 2023.
- Develop action plan based on 2022 BW Catcher waste audit findings.
- Meet 70% local talent goal for BW Adolo by training and certifications.
Environmental Challenges
- High-risk industry with potential for fatalities, hydrocarbon spills, asset damage, and reputational harm.
- Environmental risks including GHG emissions, waste management, and biodiversity impacts.
- Maintaining a competent and culturally aligned workforce.
- Risks of corruption and bribery in operating regions.
Mitigation Strategies
- Robust risk management framework and continuous improvement cycle.
- Implementation of Project Evolve to address safety concerns after a fatal incident.
- ISO certifications (9001, 14001, 45001) and adherence to industry best practices.
- Comprehensive compliance program, including training, internal controls, and audits.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Two ethical labour audits conducted in 2022.
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier Code of Ethics and Business Conduct
- Supplier Ethical Employment Practice Guidelines
- Inclusion of sustainable packaging requirements in tender documents.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Transition Risks
- Operational, regulatory, reputational, and market risks associated with the energy transition.
Opportunities
- Participation in the energy transition through offshore renewable energy solutions.
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI 2021, GRI sector standard for Oil and Gas 2021, UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD), CDP, Green House Gas (GHG) Protocol
Certifications: ISM Code, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISPS Code
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Offshore renewable energy solutions
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:900 thousand tonnes CO2e (Scope 3)
Scope 1 Emissions:9.4 thousand tonnes CO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:20.4 thousand tonnes CO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:900 thousand tonnes CO2e/year
Renewable Energy Share:1.2% of total energy use
Total Energy Consumption:83278 MWh/year
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:6.5 thousand tonnes/year
Carbon Intensity:45 Te CO2 eq/mill USD Revenue (Scope 1 and 2)
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate Change
- Pollution
- Resource Use and Circular Economy
- Own workforce
- Workers in the value chain
- Affected Communities
- Cyber Security
- Business conduct
Environmental Achievements
- 36.5% Reduction of Scope 3 emissions intensity in 2023 compared to 2022
- Phased out routine flaring
- No assets using HCFCs at year end
Social Achievements
- 4% Increase of female workforce
- 100% Direct vendors screened for social criteria
- 93.7% Onshore workforce entitled to take family-related leave
Governance Achievements
- 10 Speak-ups reported
- DNV-certification for BW Offshore
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Transition to a low-carbon and renewable energy service company
Medium-term Goals:
- Diversify asset portfolio to include energy transition fuels and renewable technologies
- Maturing and fully developing one or two new business segments within low-emission energy production
Short-term Goals:
- Introduce an Environmental Policy in 2024
- Continue to explore material sustainability matters related to climate change mitigation and adaptation
Environmental Challenges
- Accident in the yard where BW Opal was under construction resulting in a fatality
- Persistent cost inflation impacting project economics
- Heightened risk of cyber-attacks
- Access to, and cost of, capital
- Lack of circularity principles in asset design
- Potential harassment and assault in the value chain
- Protection of whistleblowers
- Negative impacts to societies due to acts of bribery and corruption
Mitigation Strategies
- Commitment to highest international safety standards and zero harm objective
- Fleet divestment program
- Continuous focus on maintaining and improving cyber security systems and processes
- Diversification of asset portfolio to include energy transition fuels and renewable technologies
- Applying circular design in newbuild FPSOs
- Risk-based vendor qualification process
- Speak Up Channel
- Code of Ethics and Business Conduct
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Ethical labour audits in South Korea and Indonesia in 2023; planned audits in Singapore and other high-risk locations in 2024
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier Code of Ethics and Business Conduct
- Supplier Ethical Employment Practice Guidelines
- Risk-based vendor selection approach
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Chronic hazards such as rising global temperatures affecting personnel and assets
Transition Risks
- Access to, and cost of, capital
- Changing consumer behaviour
- Potential for stranded assets
Opportunities
- New business opportunities within low-emission energy production (floating offshore wind, floating clean fuel production, carbon capture and storage)
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: CSRD, ESRS, GRI, TCFD
Certifications: ISO 14001:2015, ISO 9001, ISO 45001, ISM Code
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Floating wind solutions
- Exploring solutions for carbon transport and storage, gas-to-power, floating production of clean fuels and freshwater
Awards & Recognition
- Not disclosed