Climate Change Data

BW Group Ltd.

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)

Reporting Period: 2023

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environment
  • Social
  • Governance

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced CO2 emissions by 5.4% in the LNG fleet from 2022 to 2023 due to a more energy-efficient fleet and focus on technical and operational excellence.
  • Reduced SOx emissions by 10% across BW LNG and BW Dry Cargo fleets due to reduced use of Marine Gasoil (MGO) and Very Low Sulphur Fuel Oil (VLSFO).
  • Improved Annual Efficiency Ratio (AER) by 10.7% and Energy Efficiency Operational Index (EEOI) by 1.3% in 2023 compared to 2022.
  • 17 vessels in BW LPG’s fleet now have LPG dual-fuel propulsion technology, reducing carbon emissions by approximately 27,000 MT or 15% compared to conventional fuel.

Social Achievements

  • Launched the Safer Together campaign focusing on teamwork, care for people, risk management, and error prevention.
  • Recognized as one of Forbes World’s Best Employers in 2023.
  • 95% of employees recommend BW as a good place to work (2023 engagement survey).
  • Rolled out a pilot program, Respect and Belonging at Sea, to improve the work environment for underrepresented groups.

Governance Achievements

  • Commitment to meeting its responsibility to respect human rights and decent working conditions throughout its business operations and supply chain.
  • Full compliance with the Norwegian Transparency Act (NTA).
  • Active participation in multiple industry associations working on climate change initiatives and anti-corruption.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Meet the IMO’s environmental goal of a 50% reduction in total annual GHG emissions by 2050 (compared to 2008 levels).
Medium-term Goals:
  • Meet the IMO’s environmental goal of a 40% reduction in carbon intensity by 2030.

Environmental Challenges

  • Increased NOx emissions by 10% due to changes in voyage patterns.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Investing in voyage and boil-off gas optimization software (BW LNG) to reduce emissions.
  • Exploring Generative AI and Large Language Models for operational improvements (BW LNG).

Supply Chain Management

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Awards & Recognition

  • Forbes World’s Best Employers