Consolidated Climate-Related Financial Disclosures for the Year Ended 31 Dec 2023 Effective from 6 April 2022, the UK based Climate-related Financial Disclosure Regulations 2022 require reporting on material climate-related matters impacting the Group. For the year ended 31 December 2023, the Group met the threshold with over 500 colleagues and a turnover exceeding £500m. The disclosures include governance, strategy, risk management, and performance metrics related to climate change. Governance
Risk and Opportunity Assessment
Risks Identified
Risk Management
• Extreme Weather: Increased operational risk and safety concerns; mitigated through advanced weather routing systems and inventory stock control. • Sea Temperature Changes: More frequent hull and propeller maintenance; opportunity for increased revenue from related services.
• Identification: Conducted by the Sustainability team and confirmed by the ESG Committee.
The ESG Committee conducted a risk and opportunity assessment using two climate scenarios:
• Materiality Assessment: Considered both qualitative and quantitative measures. Risks and opportunities
• 4 Degree Scenario: Represents the highest physical risk. • 2 Degree Scenario: Represents increased transition risk but offers new service opportunities. Strategy The Group’s strategy addresses both transition and physical risks over short (0-5 years), medium (5-15 years), and long-term (15+ years) horizons: • Transition Risks: Business-related risks due to societal and economic shifts toward a low-carbon future, including regulatory, technological, market, reputational, and legal risks. • Physical Risks: Risks from substantial climate change, including acute risks (extreme weather events) and chronic risks (long-term climate shifts).
deemed material were validated by the ESG Committee and assigned control owners.
• Water Scarcity: Impacts operations; opportunity to provide desalination technology.
• Monitoring: Continual monitoring through quarterly ESG meetings. Full integration into the Group’s risk management process expected in 2024. Targets and Metrics Emission Reduction Targets: Yet to be defines, but significant progress in data governance. Targets to be set in 2024 based on Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions data. Key Initiatives: ESG Champion Initiative: Centralised emission data recording. • Plastic Reduction Campaign: Estimated 62,600 kg CO 2 reduction from water filtration systems on managed vessels.
• Health Risks: Increased costs due to infectious diseases; managed through business continuity practices.
• Regulatory Changes: Both risk and opportunity in providing additional services to meet new regulations.
• Technological Shifts: Training for new technologies and alternative fuels; partnerships and education initiatives.
The Group’s climate governance framework includes:
• The Board: Reviews strategy, risk management, and ensures robust internal controls, including climate risks. • Executive Management: Delegated by the Board to handle climate-related matters. Established an ESG Steering Committee for oversight, led by the Director of Sustainability and Decarbonisation, reporting monthly on climate-related issues and regulatory changes.
• Environmental Dashboards: Monthly performance indicators for fleet efficiency.
• V.ERDE: Guides clients through regulatory landscapes, reducing Scope 3 emissions and mitigating climate risks.
• ESG Committee: Chaired by the Director of
Sustainability and Decarbonisation, consisting of senior management from various departments. They meet quarterly to identify, assess, and manage climate-related risks and opportunities.
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