How Transpetro mapped the carbon footprint of shipbuilding across three global hubs

Challenge

Committed to integrating sustainability into its logistics operations, the company set out to gain an in-depth understanding of the environmental impact of shipbuilding in different regions of the world.

Specifically

• Identify regional differences in the GHG emissions intensity of shipbuilding;
• Build a solid database to support strategic decisions on sustainability and global competitiveness.

Our Solution

A comparative study was conducted to measure the carbon footprint of shipbuilding in Brazil, South Korea and China. The initiative involved:

• Collecting and analyzing data on energy consumption, production processes and raw materials used in each country;
• Applying internationally recognized methodologies to calculate GHG emissions;
• Integrating the findings into reports and an executive presentation;

Results

• Greater transparency in stakeholder communications;
• A consolidated database supporting environmental criteria alongside economic ones;
• Identification of significant differences in emissions intensity, revealing opportunities;
• First-ever mapping of the carbon footprint of shipbuilding across strategic global hubs.

Business impact

• A benchmark for the industry, bringing transparency to the carbon footprint of shipbuilding in three of the world's largest markets;
• International comparative parameters that help shipyards, suppliers and buyers adopt more sustainable practices;
• Encouraging responsible competitiveness and the search for low-carbon solutions in the shipbuilding industry;
• A contribution to the global climate agenda, aligning the industry with decarbonization targets and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs);
• The creation of an environmental benchmark.