Eimskip
Eimskip, officially known as Eimskipafélag Íslands, is a leading logistics and shipping company headquartered in Iceland. Established in 1914, Eimskip has evolved into a prominent player in the maritime industry, with a strong operational presence across the North Atlantic, including key regions in Europe and North America. Specialising in container shipping, freight forwarding, and logistics services, Eimskip is renowned for its innovative solutions that cater to diverse customer needs. The company’s unique approach combines a robust network of routes with a commitment to sustainability, positioning it as a trusted partner in the transportation sector. With over a century of experience, Eimskip has achieved significant milestones, including the expansion of its fleet and the enhancement of its service offerings, solidifying its market position as a reliable and efficient logistics provider.
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Eimskip's score of 25 is higher than 93% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Eimskip's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Eimskip reported total carbon emissions of approximately 284,124,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 281,890,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 2,027,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and 207,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company has shown a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, although specific reduction targets or initiatives have not been detailed in their recent disclosures. In 2022, Eimskip's total emissions were about 308,210,000 kg CO2e, indicating a decrease in emissions in 2023. The breakdown for 2022 included 306,316,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 1,517,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 377,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. This trend suggests a potential focus on improving operational efficiency and reducing emissions over time. Eimskip's emissions data from previous years shows a general trend of fluctuating emissions, with a total of approximately 230,301,000 kg CO2e in 2016 and 239,171,000 kg CO2e in 2017. The company has not specified any formal climate pledges or Science-Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) reduction targets, which may limit their ability to benchmark against industry standards. Overall, while Eimskip has made strides in reducing its carbon emissions, further transparency regarding specific reduction initiatives and targets would enhance its climate commitment profile.
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Add to project| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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| Scope 1 | 235,139 | 000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 2,526 | 0,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 375,800 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
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Eimskip 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.
