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Land Transportation
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updated 2 months ago

Hamburg Sud North America, Inc. Sustainability Profile

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Hamburg Süd North America, Inc., a prominent player in the shipping and logistics industry, is headquartered in the United States, with significant operations across North America. Founded in 1871, the company has established itself as a leader in container shipping, specialising in the transportation of refrigerated cargo and general cargo services. Hamburg Süd is renowned for its commitment to customer service and operational excellence, offering a unique blend of global reach and local expertise. The company has achieved notable milestones, including its integration into the Maersk Group, which has further solidified its market position. With a focus on sustainability and innovation, Hamburg Süd continues to provide reliable shipping solutions that cater to diverse customer needs, making it a trusted partner in the logistics sector.

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81

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Land Transportation 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.

16

Industry Benchmark

Hamburg Sud North America, Inc.'s score of 81 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Hamburg Sud North America, Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

Inherited from A.P. Møller - Mærsk A/S

Hamburg Sud North America, Inc., headquartered in the US, currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for the most recent year. The company is a current subsidiary of A.P. Møller - Mærsk A/S, which means its climate commitments and reduction initiatives are influenced by its parent organisation. Hamburg Sud North America, Inc. inherits its climate targets and initiatives from A.P. Møller - Mærsk A/S, which has established various reduction commitments. These include participation in the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), and the Climate Pledge, all of which aim to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions across their operations. While specific reduction targets for Hamburg Sud North America, Inc. are not detailed, the overarching goals set by A.P. Møller - Mærsk A/S reflect a commitment to sustainability and climate action within the shipping industry. The company is actively working towards reducing its carbon footprint, aligning with industry standards and best practices. In summary, while Hamburg Sud North America, Inc. does not currently report specific emissions data, it is committed to climate initiatives and reduction targets as part of its affiliation with A.P. Møller - Mærsk A/S.

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Scope 1
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Scope 2
402,000,000
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Scope 3
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00,000,000,000
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How Carbon Intensive is Hamburg Sud North America, Inc.'s Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Hamburg Sud North America, Inc.'s primary industry is Land Transportation, which is high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Hamburg Sud North America, Inc.'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 Hamburg Sud North America, Inc. is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Hamburg Sud North America, Inc.'s Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Hamburg Sud North America, Inc.'s Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 10% last year and increased by approximately 35% since 2020, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Most of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 59% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Upstream Transportation & Distribution" being the largest emissions source at 48% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
48%
Use of Sold Products
20%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
12%
Purchased Goods and Services
11%
Capital Goods
5%
Upstream Leased Assets
1%
Investments
1%
End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products
<1%
Downstream Leased Assets
<1%
Business Travel
<1%

Hamburg Sud North America, Inc.'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.

Hamburg Sud North America, Inc. 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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