Atlantic Bulk Carriers Management Ltd (ABCML)
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:280,922 tCO2e (2023)
Scope 1 Emissions:280,922 tCO2e
Scope 2 Emissions:280,983 tCO2e
Scope 3 Emissions:72,127 tCO2e
Total Energy Consumption:113,903 kWH (offices)
Waste Generated:1,618.45 m³ (2023)
Carbon Intensity:5.16 gr/t*nm (2023)
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental
- Social
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Nearly 8% reduction of CO2 emissions over 2022
- Anticipated 75% reduction in solid wastes following actions instituted within 2023 and 2024
- Zero pollution incidents
- 9% improvement in fuel consumption per nautical mile and in absolute terms
Social Achievements
- Increased crew gender inclusion
- Enhanced policies adopted to address non-discrimination and suppliers’ ESG compliance
- Developed a comprehensive policy to address harassment and abusive practices
- Tripled training hours for seafarers and office employees compared to 2022
Governance Achievements
- Established and communicated a whistleblowing procedure
- No significant instances of non-compliance or fines paid during the reporting period
- Developed a formal policy for zero-tolerance of corruption incidents
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Achieve net zero CO2 emissions by 2050
Medium-term Goals:
- Reduce fleet carbon intensity by 45% by 2030 compared to 2008 carbon intensity
Short-term Goals:
- Reduce solid waste volume by 75% compared to 2022-2023
Environmental Challenges
- Potential for bribery or kickbacks in procurement processes
- Third-party interactions, especially in regions with higher corruption indices
- Operations involving large financial transactions or government interactions
- Potential impacts of marine transport operations on biodiversity through ballast water discharge and hull fouling
Mitigation Strategies
- Established a whistleblowing procedure
- Developed a formal policy for zero-tolerance of corruption incidents
- On-site visits to major ship handling companies to audit premises and assess working conditions
- All vessels equipped with IMO and USCG-approved Ballast Water Treatment systems
- Following measures imposed by the Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) Framework and the Emission Control Areas (ECA)
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Visits to major ship handling companies in the Pacific and Atlantic regions in 2023. Plans to audit European ship chandlers in 2024.
Responsible Procurement
- Criteria for selection, evaluation and re-evaluation of suppliers based on ability to meet requirements and supply products/services fit for purpose.
- Supplier’s Performance Report document
- Zero-tolerance policy regarding child labour
- Over 50% of budget spent on local markets in 2023
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI
Certifications: ISM, ISO 9001
UN Sustainable Development Goals
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Initiatives contribute to SDGs through environmental protection, employee well-being, community investment, and ethical business practices.