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Maritime Transport
US
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American President Lines, Ltd. Sustainability Profile

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American President Lines, Ltd. (APL) is a prominent player in the global shipping and logistics industry, headquartered in the United States. Established in 1848, APL has evolved into a leading provider of container shipping services, with a strong operational presence across Asia, Europe, and North America. The company is renowned for its innovative approach to supply chain solutions, offering a comprehensive range of services including ocean freight, inland transportation, and logistics management. APL's commitment to sustainability and efficiency sets it apart in a competitive market, making it a preferred choice for businesses seeking reliable shipping solutions. With a rich history marked by significant milestones, APL continues to maintain a strong market position, recognised for its exceptional service quality and operational excellence in the maritime sector.

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65

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Maritime Transport 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.

11

Industry Benchmark

American President Lines, Ltd.'s score of 65 is higher than 86% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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American President Lines, Ltd.'s reported carbon emissions

Inherited from CMA CGM S.A.

American President Lines, Ltd., headquartered in the US, currently does not have specific emissions data available for the most recent year. The company is a current subsidiary of CMA CGM S.A., which cascades its emissions data and climate commitments down to American President Lines. As part of its climate strategy, CMA CGM S.A. has set various reduction targets, although specific targets for American President Lines are not detailed. The initiatives and commitments from CMA CGM S.A. include participation in the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), which aim to enhance transparency and accountability in emissions reductions. While American President Lines has not disclosed its own reduction targets or specific emissions figures, it is aligned with the broader climate commitments of its parent company, CMA CGM S.A., which is actively working towards reducing its carbon footprint in the shipping industry.

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20202021202220232024
Scope 1
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Scope 2
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000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 3
7,600,000,000
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00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is American President Lines, Ltd.'s Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. American President Lines, Ltd.'s primary industry is Maritime Transport, which is high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is American President Lines, Ltd.'s Location?

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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. This request for American President Lines, Ltd. is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

American President Lines, Ltd.'s Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

American President Lines, Ltd.'s Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 44% last year and increased by approximately 163% since 2020, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. A significant portion of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 41% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Upstream Transportation & Distribution" being the largest emissions source at 54% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
54%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
27%
Capital Goods
17%
Waste Generated in Operations
3%
Employee Commuting
<1%
Business Travel
<1%

American President Lines, Ltd.'s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

American President Lines, Ltd. has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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

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