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Global Ship Lease Sustainability Profile

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Global Ship Lease, Inc. is a prominent player in the container shipping industry, headquartered in the United Kingdom. Founded in 2001, the company has established itself as a leading provider of containerships, offering a diverse fleet that caters to a wide range of shipping needs across major operational regions, including Europe, Asia, and North America. Specialising in the leasing of modern, high-quality vessels, Global Ship Lease distinguishes itself through its long-term relationships with top-tier shipping lines and a commitment to operational excellence. The company’s strategic focus on providing flexible leasing solutions has positioned it favourably in a competitive market, enabling it to achieve significant milestones and maintain a robust market presence. With a reputation for reliability and innovation, Global Ship Lease continues to play a vital role in the global supply chain.

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18

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

Global Ship Lease's score of 18 is higher than 55% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Global Ship Lease's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Global Ship Lease reported carbon emissions of approximately 4,450 kg CO2e under Scope 2. This marks a slight decrease from 2023, where emissions were about 4,580 kg CO2e, also in Scope 2. The company has not disclosed any Scope 1 or Scope 3 emissions data for these years. Looking back to 2022, Global Ship Lease's emissions included about 3,266,174,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 116,460 kg CO2e for Scope 2. The trend shows a commitment to reducing emissions, with a long-term target to achieve net zero emissions by 2050 for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, as outlined in their sustainability report. The company is actively working towards these targets, with a focus on improving energy efficiency and reducing its carbon footprint. Global Ship Lease's climate commitments reflect a growing awareness of the need for sustainable practices within the shipping industry.

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Scope 1
2,116,000,000
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Scope 2
29,400
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000,000
0,000
0,000
Scope 3
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How Carbon Intensive is Global Ship Lease's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Global Ship Lease's primary industry is Maritime Transport, which is high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Global Ship Lease'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 Global Ship Lease is in GB, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Global Ship Lease'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.

Global Ship Lease 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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