Ap Moller Maersk
A.P. Moller - Maersk, commonly referred to as Maersk, is a global leader in integrated container logistics, headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark. Founded in 1904, the company has evolved into a pivotal player in the shipping and logistics industry, with a strong presence in Europe, Asia, and the Americas. Maersk offers a comprehensive range of services, including container shipping, port operations, and supply chain management, distinguished by its commitment to sustainability and innovation. The company has achieved significant milestones, such as pioneering digital solutions in logistics and maintaining a robust fleet of vessels. Recognised for its market leadership, Maersk consistently ranks among the top shipping companies worldwide, known for its reliability and efficiency in delivering goods across the globe. With a focus on customer-centric solutions, A.P. Moller - Maersk continues to shape the future of global trade.
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Ap Moller Maersk's score of 53 is higher than 100% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Ap Moller Maersk's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, A.P. Moller-Maersk reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 79.5 million tonnes CO2e, with 34.1 million tonnes from Scope 1, 0.35 million tonnes from Scope 2, and about 44.9 million tonnes from Scope 3 emissions. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero emissions across its entire value chain by 2040, using 2022 as the base year. For the near term, Maersk has committed to reducing absolute Scope 1 emissions by 34.7% and Scope 3 emissions by 21.9% by 2030. Additionally, they plan to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions from container shipping operations by 34.7% and from all other sources by 42% within the same timeframe. The company also aims to increase its sourcing of renewable electricity from 22.7% in 2022 to 100% by 2030. Long-term targets include a 96% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions and a 90% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by 2040. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to support the global effort to limit warming to 1.5°C.
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Add to project2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 35,579,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 402,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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