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