Minerva Gas Inc.
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022)
Reporting Period: 2022
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:212,151.0 mt CO2 (Scope 1)
Scope 1 Emissions:212,151.0 mt CO2
Scope 2 Emissions:18.9 mt CO2
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:54%
Total Energy Consumption:Not disclosed
Water Consumption:315 mt (office buildings)
Waste Generated:379.2 cubic meters (garbage)
Carbon Intensity:86.8 g CO2e/MJ (average GHG Intensity of the fleet for 2022)
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental Stewardship
- Health and Safety
- Employee Well-being
- Community Engagement
- Governance
- Decarbonization
Environmental Achievements
- Zero spills
- Zero untreated sewage discharges to the sea
- Zero untreated ballast discharges to the sea
- Entire fleet rated “A” or “B” in the IMO Rating Scheme
- Average GHG Intensity of the fleet for 2022 was well below the threshold value of 91.16 grCO2eq/MJ set by EU.
Social Achievements
- Flawless HSE record in 2022
- Implemented a new policy for the prevention and elimination of violence and harassment
- 93% of shore-based personnel received at least 1 specific in-house training
- 93% of seafarers received at least 1 specific in-house training
- 93% of employees received a regular performance and career development review
- Annual Shore Assignment Plan providing seafarers with office work opportunities
Governance Achievements
- Established six committees to evaluate policies, monitor performance, and identify improvement opportunities
- Successfully completed in-house management of entire LNG Carrier fleet in 2022
- Ranked first in Shell’s time charter operators ranking during 2022 Q4 and 2023 Q2
- Cyber Security awareness campaign with a 4.6/5 attendee score
- Implementation of Disaster Recovery site ensuring business continuity
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Participating/investing in zero-emission shipping pilot and demonstration projects
- Disclosing verified GHG emission intensity and total GHG emissions from operated vessels
Medium-term Goals:
- Developing and improving digital tools to measure GHG emissions and optimize operations
- Adding a vessel with HyEl propulsion design to the fleet before the end of the decade
Short-term Goals:
- Operating vessels with EEDI at least 50% lower than required
- Operating vessels with EEXI at least 34% lower than required
- Meeting IMO’s Carbon Intensity Indicator ranking A or B until 2026
Environmental Challenges
- Rapid technological advancement in the shipping industry
- Requirements and targets for decarbonization
- Economic and social changes due to geopolitical crisis
- Decarbonization of LNG shipping transportation
Mitigation Strategies
- Investing in technologically advanced ships
- Industry pilot projects and partnerships
- Newbuilding contracts for LNG Carriers with ME-GA propulsion, Air Lubrication System and Mark III Flex Containment Systems
- Focus on new type of gas carriers for transporting liquid CO2 and green ammonia
- Establishment of Minerva Technology Forum with working groups on various decarbonization technologies
- Annual Meeting engaging internal and external stakeholders on decarbonization progress
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Working with suppliers to minimize plastic in packaging materials
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient products
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI Standards: Core option, SASB Marine Transportation reporting standard
Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 50001
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Minerva Gas fully embraces the UN Sustainable Development Goals
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Not disclosed
Awards & Recognition
- Not disclosed