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Maritime Transport
GR
updated 2 months ago

DANAOS CORPORATION

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DANAOS Corporation, a leading player in the global shipping industry, is headquartered in Greece (GR) and operates extensively across major maritime regions. Founded in 1972, the company has established itself as a prominent provider of container shipping services, managing a modern fleet that includes some of the largest and most efficient vessels in the world. Specialising in the operation of container ships, DANAOS is recognised for its commitment to innovation and sustainability, offering unique solutions that enhance operational efficiency. The company has achieved significant milestones, including strategic partnerships and expansions that solidify its market position. With a focus on delivering high-quality services, DANAOS Corporation continues to be a key contributor to the maritime sector, known for its reliability and expertise in container transportation.

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25

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.

10

Industry Benchmark

DANAOS CORPORATION's score of 25 is higher 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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DANAOS CORPORATION's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, DANAOS CORPORATION reported significant carbon emissions, totalling approximately 3,119,979,900 kg CO2e across all scopes. This includes about 3,119,979,900 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 364,700 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and approximately 289,789,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The Scope 3 emissions breakdown reveals contributions from business travel (4,880,000 kg CO2e), employee commute (250,000 kg CO2e), purchased goods and services (849,000 kg CO2e), and upstream transportation and distribution (995,000 kg CO2e). DANAOS CORPORATION has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of its climate commitments. The company is not currently part of any Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or similar climate pledges. However, it has reported a carbon intensity reduction of about 0.0475 tonnes CO2e per tonne, indicating a commitment to improving efficiency in its operations. The emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organisation, and all figures are directly reported by DANAOS CORPORATION. The company is headquartered in Greece (GR) and operates on a global scale, reflecting its significant role in the shipping industry.

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20222023
Scope 1
3,675,991,000
0,000,000,000
Scope 2
473,700
000,000
Scope 3
330,655,000
000,000,000

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

Location emissions intensity

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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 DANAOS CORPORATION is in GR, which has a medium grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

DANAOS CORPORATION is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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