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.
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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 represents a slight decrease in emissions compared to 2022, where emissions were about 3,266,174,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 116,460 kg CO2e from Scope 2. Over the years, Global Ship Lease has shown a trend of increasing emissions, with Scope 1 emissions rising from approximately 2,116,000,000 kg CO2e in 2019 to about 3,261,740,000 kg CO2e in 2022. However, the company has made strides in improving its emissions intensity, achieving a Scope 1 and 2 emission factor of approximately 4.82 in 2023, down from 5.40 in 2022, indicating enhanced operational efficiency. Despite the lack of specific reduction targets or climate pledges, Global Ship Lease is actively working towards improving its energy efficiency, as evidenced by its reported Energy Efficiency Operational Index (EEOI) metrics. The company continues to focus on reducing its carbon footprint in alignment with industry standards, although no formal commitments have been disclosed.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 2,116,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 29,400 | 00,000 | 00,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - |
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Global Ship Lease 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.
