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CMA CGM

CMA CGM, officially known as Compagnie Maritime d'Affrètement - Compagnie Générale Maritime, is a leading global player in the shipping and logistics industry. Headquartered in Marseille, France, the company operates extensively across major regions, including Europe, Asia, and the Americas. Founded in 1978, CMA CGM has achieved significant milestones, including the acquisition of several key shipping lines and the introduction of innovative container shipping solutions. The company offers a comprehensive range of services, including container shipping, logistics, and intermodal transport, distinguished by its commitment to sustainability and advanced technology. CMA CGM is recognised for its market position as one of the largest container shipping companies worldwide, consistently ranked among the top in terms of fleet size and operational efficiency. With a focus on customer-centric solutions, CMA CGM continues to shape the future of global trade.

DitchCarbon Score

How does CMA CGM'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.

13

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Maritime Transportation 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.

8

Industry Benchmark

CMA CGM's score of 13 is higher than 90% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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CMA CGM's reported carbon emissions

In 2019, CMA CGM reported significant carbon emissions, totalling approximately 20 million tonnes CO2e for Scope 1, 0.1 million tonnes CO2e for Scope 2, and about 4 million tonnes CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a slight decrease from 2018, where emissions were around 21 million tonnes CO2e for Scope 1, 0.05 million tonnes CO2e for Scope 2, and approximately 3.0 million tonnes CO2e for Scope 3. CMA CGM has not publicly outlined specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments. However, the company is actively engaged in addressing climate change within the shipping industry, which is increasingly focusing on reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The shipping sector is under pressure to enhance sustainability practices, and CMA CGM's emissions data indicates a commitment to monitoring and potentially reducing their carbon footprint over time.

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2019
Scope 1
21,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
Scope 2
50,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 3
3,003,000,000
0,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. CMA CGM's primary industry is Sea and coastal water transportation services, which is high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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. CMA CGM is headquartered in FR, which has a rank of very low, indicating very low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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CMA CGM is not committed to any reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

SBTi
CDP
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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