Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Economic
• Governance
• Environmental
• People
• Serving Customers
• Improving Society

Environmental Achievements

• MICT is ISO 14001 certified and has systems to monitor and manage emissions, water usage, and waste generation.
• Poland's BCT received White Certificates for energy efficiency improvements.
• Ecuador's CGSA received Ecuadorian Environmental Certification for eco-efficiency.
• MICT invested in hybrid RTGs with 60% better fuel efficiency and 40% reduction in carbon emissions.
• Successful implementation of the Parola Solid Waste Management Project (PSWMP).

Social Achievements

• Launched the ICTSI Employee Volunteerism Program (IEVP).
• PICT ranked third among the best employers in Pakistan.
• SCIPSI won the Gold Employer of the Year Award.
• MICT provided house and lot units to qualified employees.
• Provided training opportunities aligned with local operations and employee development.

Governance Achievements

• Adopted a Manual of Corporate Governance and submitted annual reports.
• Appointed a Compliance Officer.
• ICTSI directors and officers participated in corporate governance training.
• ICTSI Code of Business Conduct implemented across subsidiaries.
• No confirmed cases of corruption within the Company.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Port congestion in Manila.
• Energy consumption in port operations.
• Waste management in port operations.
• Addressing socioeconomic gaps in host communities.
• Maintaining environmental compliance across global operations.

Mitigation Strategies

• Implemented the Terminal Appointment Booking System (TABS).
• Invested in energy-efficient equipment and implemented energy management systems.
• Implemented waste management programs and recycling initiatives.
• Launched community development programs and partnerships.
• Implemented and maintained ISO 14001 and other environmental certifications.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Adherence to international standards (ISO, IMO), local standards, and Supplier Social Checklist.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards: Core option

Certifications: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 50001, OHSAS, ISPS Code

Awards & Recognition

• Guinogulan Award
• ASEAN Business Awards
• Alpha Southeast Asia Awards
• Campden FB Awards
• Asian Nikkei Review Asia300
• The Asset Corporate Awards
• Lloyd’s List recognition

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environment
• Governance
• Economy
• Employees
• Customers
• Society

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced total energy consumption by 9 percent, from 1.70 million GJ in 2018 to 1.55 million GJ in 2019.
• Reduced direct GHG emissions by 11 percent, from 91,319 metric tons of CO2e in 2018 to 81,151 metric tons in 2019.
• CGSA (Ecuador) received back-to-back Carbon Neutral Certifications with 2019's ISO 14064-3:2006 International Certification.
• YICT (China) completed a new on-site wastewater treatment facility, potentially saving 5,000 cubic meters of tap water annually.
• VICT (Australia) inaugurated an eco-friendly wash bay, with 97 percent of treated wastewater recycled.

Social Achievements

• Launched ICTSI Employee Volunteerism Program (IEVP) in the Philippines.
• MICT (Philippines) gave away more than 40 houses to deserving employees through its Employee House Raffle Program.
• SCIPSI (Philippines) cited as having the Best Reward and Recognition Program for employees.
• BGT (Iraq) launched a recruitment drive for fresh graduates from the University of Basra.
• PICT (Pakistan) became the first terminal in South Asia to obtain ISO 45001:2018 certification.

Governance Achievements

• Elected a third Independent Director to the Board.
• Reorganized Board Committees to strengthen compliance with SEC recommendations.
• Held Advanced Corporate Governance Training focusing on digital governance and the role of AI.
• Implemented e-Sourcing System and fully digitized the Procure-to-Pay (eP2P) system.
• CMSA (Mexico) and OPC (Honduras) received the “Fair Logistics” certification.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Climate change impacts on port operations (sea level rise, increased temperatures, extreme weather).
• Supply chain disruptions.

Mitigation Strategies

• Implementing climate change adaptation and mitigation plans tailored to each terminal.
• Developing alternative sourcing strategies.
• Implementing environmental and social screening standards for new suppliers.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 29% of new suppliers screened using environmental criteria; 31% screened using social criteria in 2019.

Responsible Procurement

• Local sourcing
• Environmental and social screenings
• e-Sourcing System
• eP2P system

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Sea level rise
• Increased temperatures
• Extreme weather events

Transition Risks

• Regulatory changes
• Market shifts

Opportunities

• Development of energy-efficient products and technologies

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards: Core Option

Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 50001, ISO 14064-3:2006, ISO 45001

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Hybrid RTGs
• Eco-friendly wash bay
• Wastewater treatment facilities

Awards & Recognition

• Navis Inspire Award
• Asiamoney Awards
• Asian Excellence Awards
• Philippine Quill Awards
• Bloomberg ESG ranking
• Lloyd’s List Asia Pacific Awards
• Pakistan’s Corporate Excellence Awards
• Organization of American States Maritime Award of the Americas

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Economy
• Governance
• Environment
• Employees
• Customers
• Society

Environmental Achievements

• Shipped the world's first carbon-neutral-certified land and port logistics container (CGSA)
• Deployed additional hybrid RTGs at MICT, reducing terminal emissions and fuel consumption per move by up to 40% and 60% respectively
• Reduced lighting consumption by 88% at VICT through LED lighting upgrades
• Contecon Guayaquil earned the “Green Point” Environmental Certification for the third consecutive year.

Social Achievements

• Contributed approximately over USD 9.5 million to COVID-19 efforts
• Donated over USD 2 million to Project Ugnayan, aiding families economically displaced by the pandemic
• Launched the ICTSI Human Capital Statement, underscoring commitments in respecting human rights, valuing diversity and inclusion, and promoting health and safety

Governance Achievements

• Established a Board-Level Sub-Committee dealing with ESG issues
• Launched the ICTSI Human Capital Statement, supporting the principles of the United Nations Global Compact
• Streamlined Group-wide procurement processes and adopted the SMETA methodology for supplier assessment

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on global trade and operations
• Maintaining port operations during lockdowns
• Ensuring employee health and safety during the pandemic

Mitigation Strategies

• Kept all terminals operating 24/7
• Implemented work-from-home, flexi-hours, and skeletal deployment
• Released “Practices for a Safe Workplace” guidance on COVID-19 prevention
• Contributed significantly to COVID-19 relief efforts
• Accelerated digital transformation initiatives

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 725 suppliers screened in 2020

Responsible Procurement

• Screening of new suppliers using environmental and social criteria
• Measurement of spending on local suppliers
• Assessment of each supplier’s environmental and social impact
• Adoption of SMETA methodology for social auditing

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Sea level rise
• Increased temperature change
• Extreme winds
• Increased precipitation

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards: Core Option

Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 50001, ISO 45001, OHSAS 18001, ISO 22000, ISO 22301, ISO/IEC27001, BASC, FUNDAHRSE, Investors in People

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Goal 7 (Affordable and clean energy)
• Goal 8 (Decent work and economic growth)
• Goal 9 (Industry, innovation, and infrastructure)
• Goal 11 (Sustainable cities and communities)
• Goal 13 (Climate action)
• Goal 17 (Partnerships for the goals)

ICTSI's initiatives contribute to these goals through trade facilitation, sustainable port operations, community development, and partnerships with various stakeholders.

Awards & Recognition

• The Asset ESG Awards 2020 (Best in Initiative for Environmental Responsibility)
• The Asset ESG Corporate Awards (Platinum ESG citation)
• The Asset's 2020 Triple A Country Awards (Best Liability Management Deal)
• Green Supply Chain Award (PICT)
• Corporate Excellence Award (PICT)
• ESR 2020 recognition (CMSA)
• State Recognition of Inclusive Company (CMSA)
• Silver Anvil (PRSP)

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Climate Change Action
• Ecosystem Protection
• Employee Well-being
• Responsible Business Practices

Environmental Achievements

• Four terminals (Brazil, Ecuador, Mexico) achieved carbon neutrality.
• Launched a Climate Change Action Policy.
• Committed to net-zero Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2050 and a 26% reduction per container move by 2030.
• Acquired only hybrid RTGs from 2023 onwards.
• Implemented hybrid reefer system at Onne Multipurpose Terminal, reducing diesel consumption and CO2 emissions.

Social Achievements

• Launched the ICTSI Employee Volunteerism Program (IEVP).
• Implemented a 'Way of Working' Policy for work-life balance.
• Operadora Portuaria Centroamericana (OPC) recognized as the most attractive employer in Honduras's logistics sector.
• South Cotabato Integrated Port Services, Inc. (SCIPSI) won the 2023 People Investor of the Year award.
• Implemented comprehensive grievance mechanisms across terminals.

Governance Achievements

• Established a Board-level ESG Committee.
• Appointed a Chief Sustainability Officer.
• Introduced a Supplier Code of Business Conduct.
• Implemented mandatory anti-corruption and anti-bribery clauses in all supplier contracts.
• Enhanced its Policy on Fraud Reporting, Complaints, and Non-compliance with Policies.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Projected increase in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions due to activity growth.
• Supply chain disruptions.
• Climate-related risks (sea level rise, extreme weather events).

Mitigation Strategies

• Developed tailored decarbonization strategies for 28 terminals.
• Investing in clean technologies (low-emission equipment, renewable energy).
• Exploring ways to reduce fuel consumption.
• Developing an inventory of Scope 3 emissions by 2025.
• Implementing adaptation measures (resilient infrastructure, operational adaptations).

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Supplier Code of Business Conduct.
• Mandatory anti-corruption and anti-bribery clauses.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Sea level rise
• Extreme weather events

Transition Risks

• Regulatory changes

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards (Universal Standards 2021)

Certifications: ISO 14001 (multiple terminals), ISO 50001 (multiple terminals), ISO 14064 (multiple terminals)

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17

ICT's initiatives support various SDGs through trade facilitation, infrastructure development, labor practices, environmental stewardship, and community engagement.

Awards & Recognition

• Asia’s Outstanding Companies Poll by Asiamoney (Most outstanding company in the Philippines under the Transportation Sector category)
• 13th Asian Excellence Awards (Best Investor Relations Company in the Philippines and Asia’s Best CSR)
• 13th Annual Institutional Investor Awards (Best Strategic Corporate Social Responsibility and the Best Annual Report in the Philippines)
• ULVR Green Award (Contecon Guayaquil)
• Expansión's Responsible Companies list (Contecon Manzanillo)