China COSCO Shipping Corporation Limited, commonly referred to as COSCO Shipping, is a leading global player in the shipping and logistics industry, headquartered in China (CN). Established in 2016 through the merger of China Ocean Shipping Company and China Shipping Group, COSCO Shipping has rapidly expanded its operational footprint across major regions, including Asia, Europe, and North America. The company excels in container shipping, bulk shipping, and logistics services, offering a comprehensive range of solutions that cater to diverse customer needs. With a fleet that ranks among the largest in the world, COSCO Shipping is renowned for its commitment to innovation and efficiency. Notable achievements include its strategic partnerships and significant contributions to global trade, solidifying its position as a key player in the maritime sector.
How does China COSCO Shipping Corporation Limited'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.
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China COSCO Shipping Corporation Limited's score of 9 is lower than 64% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2020, China COSCO Shipping Corporation Limited reported total carbon emissions of approximately 618,605,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 219,911,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and 398,338,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company's emissions have shown a slight decrease from 2019, when total emissions were about 630,586,000 kg CO2e, comprising 221,031,000 kg CO2e in Scope 1 and 409,555,000 kg CO2e in Scope 2. In 2018, the total emissions were approximately 525,565,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 170,331,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at 355,234,000 kg CO2e. Despite these figures, China COSCO Shipping Corporation Limited has not set specific reduction targets or climate pledges, nor does it report on Scope 3 emissions. The company has disclosed its emissions data through the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) but has no current commitments to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate initiatives. The emissions data reflects the company's operational impact and highlights the need for further climate action within the shipping industry.
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| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 170,331,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 355,234,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - |
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.
China COSCO Shipping Corporation Limited 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.

