Quarterly environmental statements

Eimskip's environmental results for the third quarter show that total emissions remained unchanged compared to the same period in 2023. This stability is primarily due to some oil withdrawals from the larger vessels, Dettifoss and Brúarfoss, occurring in this quarter instead of the second quarter. However, a decrease in total emissions of 2%-4% is expected in 2024 compared to 2023. Notably, Scope 2 emissions decreased by 23% compared to the third quarter of 2023, although electricity constitutes a small part of total emissions, making these changes more volatile. This reduction is attributed to lower electricity consumption in Sundahöfn compared to last year's quarter.

Throughout this year, Eimskip has undertaken various projects to reduce its environmental impact. For instance, Lagarfoss underwent maintenance, including applying special paint to the ship's keel, which reduces resistance during voyages and contributes to environmentally friendly operations by lowering oil consumption.

At the beginning of the summer, a new ship crane named Bára, powered by electricity like other cranes in Sundahöfn, was introduced. This investment aims to enhance customer service with a more reliable sailing system, increasing the capacity for loading and unloading containers in Sundahöfn and reducing the time vessels spend in port. Consequently, this allows for reduced shipping speeds, further decreasing the environmental impact of container shipping.

Two new trucks powered by green methane have been added to the fleet, bringing the total number of green energy vehicles to ten, including six methane-powered vehicles. Methane, a natural gas derived from food scraps, is sourced from Gaja, Sorpa's gas and composting facility.

A new waste sorting station was also introduced at Sundahöfn in the first half of the year, improving working conditions for employees and providing a better overview of valuable materials that can be reused or recycled. This quarter, the recycling rate reached 99%, up from 78% in the same quarter last year. These improvements are partly due to better working conditions and changes in mixed waste management, where mixed waste is now used for energy production instead of being sent to landfills.