Energy
International Seaways, Inc. (INSW)
Data as of July 17, 2026
Environment story
INSW operates a tanker fleet transporting crude oil and refined petroleum products, inherently high-emission activities. The company discloses no Scope 1, 2, or 3 emissions data, net-zero target year, or decarbonization initiatives in the 10-K. Risk factors extensively document climate regulatory exposure and long-term demand risk from energy transition, but no operational emissions reductions or verified green investments are reported. The company acknowledges that climate change will 'significantly affect demand for oil' long-term and faces 'increasing scrutiny' from investors on sustainability. Greenwashing detection flags: (1) no disclosed emissions reductions or targets, suggesting full reliance on offsets or no action; (2) supply-chain emissions (product usage by customers burning crude/refined products) represent ~100% of true footprint, undisclosed and unaddressed. Environmental score capped at 55 per rubric due to supply-chain opacity and lack of credible decarbonization pathway.
Criticisms on file
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No disclosed greenhouse gas emissions or net-zero targets; company acknowledges long-term demand risk from climate regulation and energy transition.Source: INSW 10-K Risk Factors: 'Climate change and greenhouse gas restrictions may adversely affect our operating results' and 'in the long-term climate change likely will significantly affect demand for oil and for alternatives.'
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Oil spill liability exposure: catastrophic spill could exceed $1.0 billion per vessel insurance coverage.Source: INSW 10-K Risk Factors: 'Shipping is a business with inherent risks' and 'A catastrophic spill could exceed INSW's $1.0 billion per vessel insurance coverage.'
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Ballast water and air emissions compliance costs; uncertain EPA enforcement priority under VGP.Source: INSW 10-K Risk Factors: 'Ballast Water' section detailing VGP numeric discharge limits and VIDA implementation in November 2026.
Disclosed initiatives
No disclosed initiatives on file for this pillar.
Social story
INSW discloses no CEO-to-worker pay ratio, workforce diversity percentages, turnover rate, or formal labor relations policy in the 10-K. The company outsources crew management and technical management to third parties, limiting direct employment visibility and union engagement data. No documented labor disputes, strikes, or NLRB complaints are mentioned. Risk factors acknowledge general labor risks ('work stoppages or other labor disruptions may adversely affect INSW's operations') but provide no specifics on union standing, CWA/IF Metall cooperation, or supply-chain labor audits. Absence of disclosed diversity metrics and labor governance data prevents detailed scoring; company acknowledges only generic operational reliance on crew management providers. Social score reflects neutral position due to lack of negative evidence (no documented strikes or union suppression) but insufficient positive commitment data.
Criticisms on file
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Potential drug smuggling liability: vessels may be subject to governmental claims if contraband is discovered aboard, with or without crew knowledge.Source: INSW 10-K Risk Factors: 'The smuggling or alleged smuggling of drugs or other contraband onto the Company's vessels may lead to governmental claims against the Company.'
Disclosed initiatives
No disclosed initiatives on file for this pillar.
Governance story
INSW is incorporated in the Marshall Islands with limited shareholder protections and enforcement challenges for U.S. judgments. The company maintains a 'Rights Plan' that may discourage takeovers. No board independence percentage, share-class structure details, or lobbying expenditure data are disclosed in the 10-K. The company faces extensive regulatory and compliance obligations under OPA 90, IMO, and EU directives but no antitrust, consumer-safety fines, or SEC consent decrees are mentioned. Governance score reflects moderate independence (assumed ~75%–80% typical for shipping firms) with deduction for Marshall Islands incorporation and takeover defense mechanism. Absence of disclosed lobbying for environmental deregulation prevents additional penalty; absence of data also prevents bonus. Company acknowledges no active shareholder proposals or governance controversies.
Criticisms on file
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Marshall Islands incorporation with potential enforcement challenges; shareholders may have fewer rights than under U.S. jurisdiction.Source: INSW 10-K Risk Factors: 'We are incorporated in the Marshall Islands, which may have fewer rights and protections for shareholders than under a typical jurisdiction in the United States.'
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Rights Plan ('poison pill') may discourage, delay or prevent change of control or management changes.Source: INSW 10-K Risk Factors: 'Our Amended and Restated Rights Plan may discourage, delay or prevent a change of control of the Company or changes to our management.'
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Vessels directed to call on sanctioned ports per charterer instructions; potential compliance risk with U.S., U.N., U.K., and EU sanctions/embargo regimes.Source: INSW 10-K Risk Factors: 'The Company's vessels may be directed to call on ports located in countries that are subject to restrictions imposed by the U.S., the U.N., the U.K. or the EU.'
Disclosed initiatives
No disclosed initiatives on file for this pillar.
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