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Hapag-Lloyd

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Hapag-Lloyd AG, a leading global shipping company headquartered in Hamburg, Germany, has been a cornerstone of the maritime industry since its founding in 1847. With a strong presence in Europe, Asia, and the Americas, Hapag-Lloyd operates a vast fleet that provides comprehensive container shipping services across major trade routes. Specialising in container transportation, the company offers a range of services including logistics, supply chain management, and intermodal transport solutions. Hapag-Lloyd is renowned for its commitment to sustainability and innovation, positioning itself as a pioneer in eco-friendly shipping practices. As one of the largest container shipping lines in the world, Hapag-Lloyd has achieved significant milestones, including the integration of advanced digital technologies to enhance operational efficiency. Its dedication to customer service and reliability has solidified its reputation as a trusted partner in global trade.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Hapag-Lloyd's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

25

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Pipeline Transportation industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Industry Benchmark

Hapag-Lloyd's score of 25 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Hapag-Lloyd's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Hapag-Lloyd reported total carbon emissions of approximately 36,332,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 15,300,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 20,000 kg CO2e (Scope 2), and 21,031,000 kg CO2e (Scope 3). The company has made significant strides in its climate commitments, achieving a 40.5% reduction in CO2 emissions by 2020, surpassing the International Maritime Organization's (IMO) target of 40%. Hapag-Lloyd aims to further enhance its efficiency, targeting a 60% reduction in emissions by 2030. Additionally, the company is committed to reducing absolute greenhouse gas emissions by approximately one-third by 2030 and achieving net-zero fleet operations by 2045. These initiatives reflect Hapag-Lloyd's dedication to sustainability and its proactive approach to addressing climate change within the shipping industry.

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2024
Scope 1
15,300,000
Scope 2
1,000
Scope 3
21,031,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Hapag-Lloyd's primary industry is Transportation services via pipelines, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. Hapag-Lloyd is headquartered in DE, which has a rank of medium, indicating medium grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Hapag-Lloyd is not committed to any reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero

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