APL Logistics Ltd.
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022, 2023)
Reporting Period: 2022
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:337,324.67 MTCO2e
Scope 1 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:289,902.55 MTCO2e
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:Not disclosed
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:91,100 tons
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed
ESG Focus Areas
- Environment
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI)
- Communities
- Safety & Security
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced customer's Scope 3 emissions by 9,641 MT CO2e through route optimization in North America.
- Developed a new LEED Silver warehouse in Jakarta, Indonesia.
- Diverted 89,000 pounds of waste.
Social Achievements
- Hosted two sustainability-focused Ideathons, awarding over $20,000 in prizes.
- Expanded summer internship recruitment to include HBCUs and Hispanic-serving institutions, with 63% of interns offered full-time positions.
- Launched "Rising Stars" program for Gen Z employees.
- APLL-Chile nominated for the WISTA CHILE Corporate Diversity Award.
Governance Achievements
- Implemented a new Safety Management System (SMS) to improve OHS reporting.
- Maintained zero breaches of customer privacy.
- Adopted a multi-layered approach to data security, following the NIST cybersecurity framework.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
- Reduce Scope 1 & 2 emissions by 42% and Scope 3 by 42% by 2030 from a 2022 baseline.
Short-term Goals:
- Complete in-depth data analysis and identify targeted emissions reduction efforts.
Environmental Challenges
- Scope 3 emissions make up the largest portion of APLL's emissions profile (86%).
- High energy consumption in SEA and NAM regions due to warehouse concentration.
- Need to formalize metrics for tracking supplier ESG performance and risk mapping.
Mitigation Strategies
- Setting Science-Based Targets (SBTi) for emissions reduction.
- Investing in low-carbon facility projects and renewable energy.
- Collaborating with customers on emissions efficiency projects.
- Implementing energy efficiency projects across global locations.
- Developing waste diversion and tracking programs.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Vendor Code of Conduct requiring compliance with international laws and ethical standards.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Flooding, fire, earthquake, extreme weather events
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Not disclosed
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI Standards, UN Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs), Greenhouse Gas Protocol Corporate Reporting Standard
Certifications: LEED Silver (Jakarta warehouse)
Third-party Assurance: NSF (Scope 1 & 2 emissions verified)
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Guided by the UN Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs)
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Not disclosed
Awards & Recognition
- Employer of Choice Awards in China, Hong Kong, and Singapore
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:169,640.27 tCO2e/year
Scope 1 Emissions:15,540.16 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:5,668.15 tCO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:169,640.27 tCO2e/year
Total Energy Consumption:289,187.81 GJ/year
Waste Generated:1666 tons/year
Carbon Intensity:17.48 MTCO2e per Million ton-km
ESG Focus Areas
- Emissions
- Energy
- Waste
- Diversity and Equal Opportunity
- Occupational Health and Safety
- Social Impact in the Supply Chain
- Local Communities
- Data Security
Environmental Achievements
- 14% decrease in Scope 1 and 2 emissions since 2022.
- 16% decrease in Scope 3 emissions since 2022.
- Achieved a 33% waste diversion rate for 2023.
- Reduced landfilled waste by 49%, from 3,263.20 tons in 2022 to 1,666 tons.
- Purchased first RECs to cover 55,000 kwh.
- Broke ground on 2nd APLL LEED-certified facility in Asia.
Social Achievements
- Won multiple Employer of Choice awards in Asia and Employers for Youth recognition in Central America.
- Decentralized Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) efforts to better attend to regional needs.
- 700+ hours dedicated to emotional wellness virtual sessions across multiple countries.
- Engaged employees in a free, onsite basic health screening program.
Governance Achievements
- SBTi (Science-Based Target Initiatives) approved Scope 1, 2, and 3 GHG emissions reduction targets.
- Increased CDP Climate Change disclosure score to a B in partnership with KWE.
- Increased APLL’s EcoVadis score to 46/100.
- Integrated ESG measurements into the Corporate Bonus Plan (CBP).
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Net zero emissions by 2050
Medium-term Goals:
- Achieve 30% renewable energy by 2030
Short-term Goals:
- Reduce water consumption by 10% by 2025
Environmental Challenges
- Minimizing transportation emissions.
- Addressing Scope 3 emissions (upstream transportation, purchased goods and services, employee commute, waste).
- Optimizing energy use across facilities.
- Data collection for certain Scope 3 emissions sources.
Mitigation Strategies
- Investing in battery-electric vehicles.
- Investing in environmental and energy management systems.
- Improving Scope 3 data quality and transparency.
- Data center consolidation project.
- Introducing environmental impact data in booking platform and reducing non-essential air travel.
- Implementing energy efficiency measures and renewable energy conversions.
- Purchasing iRECs to cover residual Scope 2 emissions.
- Pursuing LEED, China Green Building, ISO 14001/45001 certifications.
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Vendor Code of Conduct (mandates compliance with international laws related to corruption, antitrust, environmental practices, and data protection; prohibits discrimination, requires safe working conditions, and prohibits child labor).
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Floods
- Fires
- Earthquakes
- Extreme weather events (heat waves and droughts)
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI
Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 45001
Awards & Recognition
- Multiple Employer of Choice awards in Asia
- Employers for Youth recognition in Central America
- Green Freight Asia Network Leaf-1 Shipper certification