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Global Ship Lease

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.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Global Ship Lease'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 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.

9

Industry Benchmark

Global Ship Lease's score of 13 is higher than 91% 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 2023, Global Ship Lease reported total carbon emissions of approximately 3,211,025,850 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 145,920 kg CO2e from Scope 2. This reflects a continued commitment to monitoring and managing their carbon footprint. Over the past five years, the company has shown a trend of increasing emissions, with 2022 emissions recorded at about 3,266,294,000 kg CO2e, 2021 at approximately 2,842,616,000 kg CO2e, 2020 at around 2,147,797,000 kg CO2e, and 2019 at about 2,116,000,000 kg CO2e. Despite the lack of specific reduction targets or climate pledges, Global Ship Lease is actively engaged in improving energy efficiency, as indicated by their operational metrics such as the Average Fleet Annual Efficiency Ratio (AER) and Energy Efficiency Operational Indicator (EEOI). The company continues to focus on enhancing its operational efficiency to mitigate its environmental impact, aligning with industry standards for climate action.

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2,116,000,000
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Scope 2
29,400
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Scope 3
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Global Ship Lease'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. Global Ship Lease is headquartered in GB, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

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.

Global Ship Lease 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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