Seatrium Limited
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2020, 2023)
Reporting Period: 2020
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:72,060 tCO2e/year
Total Energy Consumption:1.266 million GJ/year
Water Consumption:2.196 million m3/year
Waste Generated:25,000 tons/year (approx, based on available data)
ESG Focus Areas
- Decarbonisation
- Ocean Sustainability
- Digitalisation
- Social Growth
Environmental Achievements
- Avoided 2,190 tonnes of carbon emissions by using clean energy generated by solar panels at Sembcorp Marine Tuas Boulevard Yard
- 100% compliance with environmental laws and regulations, and no significant oil spills
- 100% contracted responsible procurement spend
Social Achievements
- Invested $1.70 million in community programmes
- Staff dedicated more than 7,200 hours to participate in community programmes
- Accident Frequency Rate, Accident Severity Rate and Workplace Injury Rate at 0.64, 155.12 and 110.31 respectively
Governance Achievements
- 100% compliance with codes of conduct by employees and suppliers
- No material incidents of non-compliance
- 100% compliance with anti-competitive behaviour, anti-trust and monopoly policies
- Successfully completed surveillance audit for ISO 37001 Anti-bribery Management System (ABMS) certification
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
- Achieve 30% of annual company turnover generated from sustainable product solutions by 2025
- Expand solar capacity to 12 MWp by 2025
- Strive to avoid 15,000 tCO2e annually by 2025
Short-term Goals:
- Maintain 100% compliance with product safety and health requirements
- Maintain above 95% customer satisfaction in all projects
Environmental Challenges
- COVID-19 pandemic causing supply chain disruptions and operational challenges
- Global disruptions impacting business activities, receipt of goods and services, and global transportation routes
Mitigation Strategies
- Implemented robust Safe Management Measures to mitigate the risk of COVID-19
- Transformed work processes and took measures to mitigate disruptions caused by COVID-19 for business continuity and resilience
- Leveraged digital platforms for interfacing with employees, business partners and suppliers
- Developed smart applications and enterprise IT solutions to enable flexible work arrangements for operational resilience and business continuity
- Deployed strategic frame agreements with key suppliers to secure essential supplies for operations
- Utilized remote inspection solutions and video conferencing for supplier engagement, audits and business meetings
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Sustainable and ethical sourcing in compliance with Sembcorp Marine codes of conduct and government regulations
- Procure and utilise materials that are environmentally friendly and from non-conflict sources
- Responsible service and manpower contracting
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Extreme weather events
Transition Risks
- Policy and regulation changes
- Technological shifts
- Evolving stakeholder expectations
Opportunities
- Diversification into gas value chain and renewables solutions
- Pursuing opportunities in energy-efficient and low-emission engineering solutions
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI Standards: Core Option, SGX Sustainability Reporting Index, TCFD, UN SDGs, IPIECA, API, IOGP guidance
Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 37001 (Anti-bribery Management System)
Third-party Assurance: PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Aligns with 11 UN Sustainable Development Goals
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- LNG-battery hybrid tugs
- LNG bunkering vessels
- Gravifloat-based LNG refuelling terminals
- Floating offshore wind turbine solution
- Battery-powered, zero-emission Ropax ferry
Awards & Recognition
- Winner of the Sustainability Award at the Seatrade Maritime Awards Asia 2020
- 18 WSH Awards
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:182,653 tCO2e/year
Scope 1 Emissions:74,941 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:107,713 tCO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:648,257 tCO2e/year
Renewable Energy Share:9.47%
Total Energy Consumption:1.90 million GJ/year
Water Consumption:2.913 million m3/year
Waste Generated:131,919 tons/year
Carbon Intensity:0.000557 tCO2e/man-hour (Scope 1); 0.000799 tCO2e/man-hour (Scope 2)
ESG Focus Areas
- Operating a Responsible Business
- Engineering a Sustainable Future
- Caring for Our People and Communities
Environmental Achievements
- Achieved 28% reduction of Scope 1 & 2 emissions from 2008 levels
- Our yards in Singapore and Brazil are increasingly powered by renewable energy sources
- Recorded zero significant spillage
- Recorded zero significant fines and non-monetary sanctions for non-compliance with environmental laws and regulations
- Removed more than 15 tonnes of sun corals (an invasive species) at Aracruz Yard, Brazil
Social Achievements
- Achieved Zero Fatality across global yards
- Conferred 34 awards at the WSH Awards 2023
- Contributed S$2.50 million in community engagement activities
- Employees have collectively contributed over 10,000 hours to volunteer for community activities
- Secured over 30% women on the Board of Directors
Governance Achievements
- Established Seatrium Sustainability Governance Structure
- Launched Seatrium Sustainability Vision 2030
- Achieved A rating in the MSCI ESG ratings
- Continued to be a constituent in the SG ESG Leaders Index, SG ESG Transparency Index and FTSE4Good Index Series
- Commenced the review of Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD)
- Received the ISO 37001 Anti-Bribery Management System certification for the Group
- Achieved 100% completion rate of total employees eligible for the Annual Training and Declaration Exercise
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Adopt NET-ZERO pathway to 2050
Medium-term Goals:
- 40% reduction of Scope 1 & 2 emissions from 2008 levels by 2030
- 40% of our annual net orderbook from renewables and cleaner/green projects by 2030
- Achieve 22 training hours per employee per year by 2030
- Invest S$3 million annually for community engagement by 2030
- Accumulate 15,000 hours of employee participation in community projects and volunteering activities by 2030
Short-term Goals:
- Reduce emissions (scope 1 & 2) by 30% from 2008 levels by 2025
- Achieve 30% of our annual net orderbook from renewables and cleaner/green projects by 2025
- Attain 20 training hours per employee per year by 2025
- Invest S$2.50 million annually for community engagement by 2025
- Accumulate 10,000 hours of employee participation in community projects and volunteering activities by 2025
Environmental Challenges
- Projected growth in workload leading to higher emissions
- Potential impacts of climate change pose a challenge to the stability and continuity of Seatrium over the short, medium, and long term
Mitigation Strategies
- Increasing the use of renewables in our energy mix
- Optimising the operational efficiency of our assets
- Exploring the appropriate use of carbon credits where feasible
- Developing our risk process and strategy, and enhanced our TCFD risk framework and methodology
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Regular vendor evaluation and audits are conducted
Responsible Procurement
- Seatrium’s Supplier Code of Conduct
- Geographical diversity in sourcing
- Strategic term agreements with key suppliers
- Sourcing of materials with lower carbon footprint
- 100% asbestos-free and free from HCFC or banned materials
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Rising sea levels
Transition Risks
- Changing customer behaviour
- Faster and tighter govt climate policies
- Accelerated EV adoption
- EU Green Deal coupled with tighter government emission reduction policies
Opportunities
- Higher hydrogen production and investments in new technologies such as CCUS
- Ability to diversify business activities
- Use of new technologies
- Participate in renewable energy development programmes
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI 2021 Standards, SASB, TCFD, UN SDGs
Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 50001, ISO 45001, ISO 37001, ISO 9001
Third-party Assurance: PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (limited assurance)
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- 3
- 4
- 7
- 8
- 9
- 12
- 13
- 14
- 15
- 16
- 17
See page 115 for details
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Hybrid tugs
- Membrane LNG bunker vessel
- Floating Living Lab
- Small Waterplane Area Cylindrical Hull (SWACH)
Awards & Recognition
- Green Innovations Award
- Green Supply Chain Award (24th Singapore Environmental Achievement Awards 2023)
- 34 awards at the Workplace Health and Safety (WSH) Awards 2023
- ASMI Business and Meritorious Awards