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updated 11 days ago

China COSCO Shipping Corporation Limited Sustainability Profile

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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.

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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.

9

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

China COSCO Shipping Corporation Limited's score of 9 is lower than 62% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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China COSCO Shipping Corporation Limited's reported carbon emissions

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 for 2019 were slightly higher at about 630,586,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 221,031,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 409,555,000 kg CO2e. In 2018, total emissions were reported at approximately 525,565,000 kg CO2e, comprising 170,331,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 355,234,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. Despite these figures, China COSCO Shipping Corporation Limited has not set specific reduction targets or climate pledges, nor does it disclose any Scope 3 emissions data. The company has not cascaded any emissions data from a parent organization, indicating that all reported figures are directly from its own disclosures. The reported emissions intensity for the company is approximately 8,860 kg CO2e per TEU in 2020, reflecting its operational efficiency in terms of greenhouse gas emissions per twenty-foot equivalent unit. As the shipping industry faces increasing scrutiny regarding its environmental impact, China COSCO Shipping Corporation Limited's commitment to transparency in emissions reporting is crucial for its stakeholders.

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Scope 1
170,331,000
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Scope 2
355,234,000
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Scope 3
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How Carbon Intensive is China COSCO Shipping Corporation Limited's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. China COSCO Shipping Corporation Limited's primary industry is Maritime Transport, which is high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is China COSCO Shipping Corporation Limited'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 China COSCO Shipping Corporation Limited is in CN, which we do not have grid emissions data for.

China COSCO Shipping Corporation Limited'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.

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.

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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