China Merchants Port Sustainability Profile
China Merchants Port Holdings Company Limited, commonly known as China Merchants Port, is a leading player in the global port and logistics industry, headquartered in Hong Kong. Established in 1992, the company has grown to become one of the largest port operators in China, with significant operations across major coastal regions, including Guangdong and Shanghai. Specialising in container terminal operations, logistics services, and port-related services, China Merchants Port distinguishes itself through its extensive network and advanced technology. The company has achieved notable milestones, including strategic partnerships and expansions that enhance its market position. With a commitment to efficiency and innovation, China Merchants Port continues to play a pivotal role in facilitating international trade and maritime logistics.
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China Merchants Port's score of 18 is higher than 54% 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 Merchants Port's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, China Merchants Port reported total carbon emissions of approximately 285,912,000 kg CO2e, comprising 62,802,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 223,110,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. Additionally, the company recorded 48,430 kg CO2e in Scope 3 emissions related to business travel. This data reflects a commitment to transparency in emissions reporting, with disclosures covering all relevant scopes. The company has set ambitious reduction targets, aiming for a 4.6% decrease in carbon intensity per twenty-foot equivalent unit (TEU) for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions from 2021 to 2025. This initiative demonstrates a proactive approach to mitigating climate impact and aligns with industry standards for carbon management. In previous years, China Merchants Port's emissions were significant, with 290,367,000 kg CO2e reported in 2022 and 217,973,000 kg CO2e in 2021. The emissions data is sourced from China Merchants Port Holdings Company Limited, ensuring consistency and reliability in reporting. Overall, China Merchants Port's climate commitments and emissions data reflect a strategic focus on sustainability and carbon reduction, positioning the company as a responsible player in the global shipping and logistics sector.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 34,303,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | 00,000 |
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China Merchants Port's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Their carbon footprint includes supplier sustainability and value chain emissions data across Scope 3 categories, with "Business Travel" representing nearly all of their reported Scope 3 footprint.
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China Merchants Port'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 Merchants Port 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.
