Swire Energy Services has been in business since 1979, standing the test of time by consistently looking ahead and making decisions grounded in long-term sustainability.
We recognise the urgent need to reduce carbon emissions to combat climate change and are fully committed to supporting this effort through progressive decarbonisation. To that end, we have set an ambitious goal to become a carbon-neutral operation by 2030, with an interim target of reducing our emission intensity by 65% by 2025.
Our Sustainable Development strategy is fully aligned with the Swire Group's SwireTHRIVE strategic framework, which is founded on five key pillars: Climate, People, Communities, Water, and Waste.
Read our latest Sustainability Development Report
We continue to work closely with our staff, partners, suppliers, and customers to develop innovative solutions that further reduce our environmental impact. Together, we are committed to driving sustainable progress and achieving our ambitious goals for a greener future.
Download hereIn a snapshot, our policy focuses on:
- Leading in sustainable development within our industries
- Improving energy efficiency and increasing the use of renewable energy
- Transforming today’s waste into resources for tomorrow, contributing to a circular economy
- Using water responsibly and sustainably, while protecting watersheds
- Sourcing materials responsibly and sustainably, ensuring our suppliers align with our sustainability goals
- Bringing value to the communities in which we operate, respecting their culture and heritage
- Encouraging our staff to actively engage in sustainable development both at work and in the community
- Monitoring the company’s performance and reporting regularly.
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In 2023, we successfully reduced our overall carbon intensity by 55% from our 2019 base year. The following initiatives have been key drivers of our effective emissions reduction efforts:
Scope 1 (59% emissions reduction from 2019 base year):
- Integrating electric forklifts into our fleet to reduce fuel consumption
- Switching to biodiesel, where possible, to lower brown fuel usage
- Implementing automated controls and air source heat pumps to reduce gas consumption
- Site consolidation to enhance energy efficiency
Scope 2 (80% emissions reduction from 2019 base year):
- Switching to renewable electricity tariffs
- Installing solar panels to generate clean energy
Scope 3 (45% emissions reduction from 2019 base year):
- Maintaining a low volume of new fleet purchases by utilising existing assets, which is 10 times less carbon-intensive than acquiring new ones
- Improving our maintenance and refurbishment methods to extend the product life cycle
- Using high-quality materials to create durable products
- Transitioning to more sustainable suppliers who share our commitment to sustainable development
- Ensuring our partners follow our operational excellence procedures to increase efficiency and reduce waste
- Reducing air travel to essential trips only
- Training technicians locally to minimise long-haul air travel
- Installing new washing facilities with water recycling capabilities
- Recycling waste effectively, reducing landfill waste to just 4% in locations with limited waste management infrastructure
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